Concept:This is a current affairs question about the
2024 MoU signed between Microsoft and iCreate to promote AI startups in India.
Explanation:In
2024, Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology (iCreate).
The MoU was facilitated by the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY).
Its goal is to promote and support AI startups in both urban and rural areas of India.
Under this partnership, a program called iMPEL-AI was launched.
This program will screen
1,100 AI innovators across sectors such as healthcare, financial inclusion, sustainability, education, agriculture, and smart cities.
The top
25 startups will receive go-to-market support from Microsoft's global network.
The partnership will also provide AI skilling to
11,000 innovators, startups, and young Indians.
These learners will earn globally recognized certifications through Microsoft's Learning Management System.
Infosys, Google, and Meta were not the companies involved in this specific MoU with iCreate.
Answer:Microsoft (Option D).