AP Signs MoU with Microsoft to Enhance AI Skills Among Youth

Current Context: On March 13, 2025, the Andhra Pradesh Government signed an MoU with Microsoft at the State Secretariat in Amaravati.

Aim:

• To enhance AI and advanced technology skills among youth, creating a skilled workforce for IT-based industries.

Important Highlights:

• 2 lakh youth to be trained in AI, cloud computing, and digital productivity within a year.
• Training for 500 teachers, 10,000 engineering students, and 30,000 ITI students.
• 100 hours of AI training for 50,000 individuals to improve public services and capacity building.

AI curriculum integration in educational institutions with certification by Microsoft.

Question:

Q.1 On March 13, 2025, the Andhra Pradesh Government signed an MoU with which technology company to enhance AI and advanced technology skills among youth?
a) Google
b) Microsoft
c) Amazon
d) IBM

Answer: b) The Andhra Pradesh Government signed an MoU with Microsoft at the State Secretariat in Amaravati to train youth in AI, cloud computing, and digital productivity.