Centre for 4th Industrial revolution

Question 1

Who has announced to set up a centre for 4th IR ?

Answer 1

World Economic Forum (WEF)

Question 2

Where has WEF planned to establish the center ?

Answer 2

INDIA , Maharashtra

Question 3

What are the first 3 key focus areas ?

Answer 3

1) Drones
2) AI
3) Block chain

Question 4

Who will coordinate the partnership on behalf of the govt and multiple ministries for this centre ?

Answer 4

NITI Aayog

Question 5

What were the focus areas of 1st Industrial Revolution ?

Answer 5

Mechanisation of Textile industry , Harnessing of steam power and birth of modern factory (18th century)

Question 6

What were the focus area of 2nd Industrial Revolution?

Answer 6

Development in electricity , transportation , chemicals , steel and mass production (post World war 1)

Question 7

What were the focus area of 3rd Industrial Revolution ?

Answer 7

Digital technology , applied electronics and IT to process of production (around 1970’s)