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Highlights of 18 January 2025 Current Affairs
- The Biden Administration reveals a new AI Diffusion Framework to control AI chip exports and prevent enemies from using AI for military purposes.
- Tier-1 nations, including 18 US allies, will have easy access to advanced AI chips, while Tier-2 nations like India face some export restrictions.
- India faces delays and higher costs in getting AI chips, which may slow down AI research and development due to its Tier-2 status.
- India is encouraged to develop its own AI technologies and chips to reduce dependence on foreign imports and become more self-reliant.
- The 1st Lokpal Day was celebrated on January 16, 2025, marking 9 years since the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act became law.
- Lokpal is an independent body that investigates corruption in public offices and makes sure public officials are held accountable.
- India and Singapore celebrated 60 years of diplomatic ties, with growing trade, technology partnerships, and cultural exchanges.
- Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, successfully implanted a brain-computer interface (BCI) in a third person to connect the nervous system to machines.
- India marks the 9th anniversary of the Startup India Initiative, which supports innovation and entrepreneurship with funding and targeted policies.
- India’s Central Suspect Registry stopped 6 lakh fraudulent transactions, saving Rs 1800 crore by improving fraud prevention and cybercrime efforts.