TRANSLATING OF MOCK TESTS INTO INDIAN LANGUAGES

 Kishan ,

 

Further to your Whatsapp message re the possibility to offer “ Select Language “ in Mock Tests , I just had following chat with ChatGPT

 

Hcp

 

 

 

I asked :

 

Good Morning , ChatGPT : with support of GPT - 4o mini , I was , today , able to launch www.My-Teacher.in // In here , students can generate / take , MCQ tests for NEET - JEE and CET // As of today , my portal offers this , only in English . But in India, a great majority of students have their local state language as Medium of Instructions // It is therefore of vital importance that My-Teacher is made capable to offer to generate these tests in these local languages as well. This is not as simple as just translating English text into another Indian language, since the questions of Physics - Chemistry - Biology - Maths , contain complex EQUATIONS and SYMBOLS, for which equivalent is not available . I request you to find and let me know the online RESOURCES which can do this translation job through API

 

 

ChatGPT replied :

 

Congratulations on launching www.My-Teacher.in! Expanding to include local languages is indeed a crucial step for reaching a wider audience in India.

To help you find suitable online resources that can provide translation services through API, especially for complex subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Maths, here are some options to consider:

1.      Google Cloud Translation API:

• Google Cloud Translation offers a powerful API that supports numerous Indian languages. It handles complex text and can be customized to better handle subject-specific terminology.
• However, for mathematical symbols and equations, you might need to preprocess or use LaTeX to ensure correct rendering.

2.      Microsoft Azure Translator:

• Azure Translator supports a wide range of languages, including several Indian languages. It also offers customization options to better handle technical terms.
• Like Google, you may need to use additional tools to manage mathematical content.

3.      iTranslate:

• iTranslate provides API services that support various Indian languages. It might be useful for basic translation needs but may require integration with other tools to handle complex equations.

4.      SYSTRAN Translation API:

• SYSTRAN offers customizable translation solutions that can be tuned for specific domains, including technical and scientific fields. It supports several Indian languages and may offer better handling of specialized terminology.

5.      Amazon Translate:

• Amazon Translate provides API access for translating text into several languages, including Indian languages. It's integrated into the AWS ecosystem and offers robust tools for customization and domain-specific adaptation.

For translating complex equations and symbols, you might need to:

• Use LaTeX or similar markup languages to encode equations.
• Consider integrating a MathML (Mathematical Markup Language) parser or similar tool to ensure correct rendering across languages.
• Work with these translation services to maintain the integrity of the scientific content.

Combining these translation services with domain-specific preprocessing tools for equations could help you achieve the desired functionality on your portal.

 

 

I Continued :

 

What about BHASHINI and SUTRA , recently launched in India ?

 

 

ChatGPT replied :

 

Bhashini and SUTRA are indeed significant initiatives launched in India to promote language accessibility and technology integration for Indian languages. Here's a brief overview of each:

1. Bhashini (Bhasha AI)

• Overview: Bhashini is part of the National Language Translation Mission (NLTM) aimed at breaking the language barrier in India by leveraging AI-based language technology. It is designed to create a multilingual ecosystem where various government services, education content, and other information can be accessed in local Indian languages.
• API Availability: Bhashini is expected to provide APIs that developers can integrate into their platforms for real-time translation and transliteration. This could be highly beneficial for translating educational content, including complex subjects like those on www.My-Teacher.in.
• Special Features: Bhashini is being developed with a focus on handling Indian languages more naturally, including domain-specific language models, which might be helpful for translating scientific and mathematical content.

2. SUTRA (Super Utterance Translation and Retrieval Algorithm)

• Overview: SUTRA is another initiative under the NLTM. It focuses on developing advanced algorithms for speech and text translation, specifically tailored to the needs of Indian languages. SUTRA aims to handle not just text translation but also speech-to-text and text-to-speech in Indian languages.
• API Availability: Like Bhashini, SUTRA is expected to provide APIs that can be integrated into educational platforms for seamless translation and language processing. This would be useful for offering content in multiple languages, including handling the technical aspects of subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Maths.
• Special Features: SUTRA is designed to understand the context better and translate complex sentences and domain-specific jargon more accurately.

Potential Application for www.My-Teacher.in:

• Bhashini and SUTRA could potentially offer more accurate and culturally relevant translations for Indian languages, especially for educational content. They are designed with Indian linguistic diversity in mind, which might make them more effective than general-purpose global tools.
• The focus on context and domain-specific language could help maintain the accuracy of complex equations, symbols, and technical terms during translation.

Since these initiatives are relatively new, it would be advisable to stay updated on their API releases and capabilities. Integrating these with your platform could greatly enhance its accessibility and effectiveness in multiple languages.