The establishment of how many Artificial Intelligence Centres of Excellence (AI-COEs), focused on health, agriculture, and sustainable cities, was announced by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in October 2024?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Three.
• Announcement month: October 2024
• Number of AI-COEs: 3
• Focus sectors: Health, Agriculture, Sustainable Cities
• Announced by: Union Education Minister
Information Booster:
• AI-COEs support research and innovation
• Encourage academia–industry collaboration
• Part of India’s emerging AI ecosystem
• Linked with national digital initiatives
Additional Information:
• AI featured prominently in recent Union Budgets
• India promotes ethical and responsible AI
• Centres aimed at future-ready workforce creation