PIB Summary- 23th June, 2024 | Current Affairs & Hindu Analysis: Daily, Weekly & Monthly - UPSC PDF Download

“Indian Solutions for Indian problems and Indian data for Indian Innovations as our spectrum, and even our human phenotype, is different from the rest of the world,” says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh

Emphasis on Indian Solutions:

• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the importance of “Indian Solutions for Indian problems” and “Indian data for Indian Innovations.”
• Emphasized India’s unique spectrum and human phenotype, different from the rest of the world.
• Traditional Knowledge Digital Library started to combine traditional knowledge with modern science.
• Recalled his long association with Vigyan Bharati (VIBHA) and its role in promoting Swadeshi Sciences.

India’s Scientific Progress:

• Scientific Revolution: India’s rise from 350 startups in 2014 to nearly 1.5 lakh in 2024.
• India now ranks 3rd globally in startups and has moved from 81st to 40th in the Global Innovation Index since 2014.
• Highlighted India’s significant contributions to the blue economy and space sector advancements.
• Marine Resources: Confidence in India’s deep-sea mission and blue economy contributions.

Integration of Traditional and Modern Medicine:

• Health Data: Need for separate health data due to India’s unique phenotype and prevalence of metabolic diseases.
• COVID-19 demonstrated the value of Ayurvedic remedies and traditional knowledge.

Encouragement for Young Scientists:

• Urged young scientists to integrate public-private efforts and utilize India’s rich cultural and capital resources.
• Stressed the importance of evidence-based scientific research grounded in Indian context.