Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme: A dedicated team of amateur radio operators (HAMs) embarked on a significant journey from the cyclone shelters of Nachugunta Island, Andhra Pradesh, to participate in the Island on the Air (IOTA) expedition Programme. Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme is a pioneering programme that connects radio amateurs worldwide with […]
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Ribosomes : 3D Model
Ribosomes : 3D Model Using electron microscopy, scientists have recently managed to produce a 3D model of a part of the human cell, the ribosome. Ribosomes are non-membrane-bound cell organelles made of RNA and proteins. They are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. In eukaryotic organisms, ribosomes are found in the cytoplasm, mitochondria, and […]
Garbhini-GA2 : AI Model To Determine The Gestational Age Of a Foetus
Garbhini-GA2 : AI Model To Determine The Gestational Age Of a Foetus Researchers recently developed Garbhini-GA2, an India-specific artificial intelligence model to precisely determine the gestational age of a foetus. Garbhini-GA2 is the first India-specific artificial intelligence (AI) model to precisely determine the age of a foetus in a pregnant woman in the second and […]
INDRA RV25: 240N : Micro Turbojet Engine
INDRA RV25: 240N : Micro Turbojet Engine Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Machine Tools Private Limited recently launched its fully indigenous Micro Turbojet Engine “INDRA RV25: 240N”. INDRA RV25: 240N is a micro turbojet engine. It is designed and developed indigenously by Hyderabad-based firm Raghu Vamsi Machine Tools with support from IIT Hyderabad. It has primarily […]
Hanooman : Series Of Large Language Models
Hanooman : Series Of Large Language Models In collaboration with the BharatGPT ecosystem led by IIT Bombay, Seetha Mahalaxmi Healthcare (SML) has introduced ‘Hanooman,’ a suite of Indic large language models trained across 22 Indian languages. It is a series of large language models (LLMs) that can respond in 11 Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, […]
Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre
Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre: The Chief Justice of India, inaugurated the ‘Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre (AYUSH HWC)’ at the Supreme Court (SC) of India, marking a significant milestone in promoting holistic health within the judiciary. The AYUSH HWC is a collaborative effort between the SC and the All-India Institute of Ayurveda under the Ministry of […]
Brain-Computer Interface
Brain-Computer Interface: According to Elon Musk, the first human received an implant from his computer-brain interface company Neuralink. Since its founding in 2016, Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink has had the ambitious mission to build a next-generation brain implant with at least 100-times more brain connections than devices currently approved by the U.S. Food and […]
Smishing : Threat
Smishing : Threat In today’s digital age poses a real and growing threat. Smishing is a form of phishing that targets individuals through text messages or SMS. It is just like phishing emails, smishing messages aim to trick you into divulging personal information or downloading malware onto your device. It is done in through Scammers […]
Ban On Sale And Production Of Cotton Candy
Ban On Sale And Production Of Cotton Candy: The Tamil Nadu government banned the sale and production of cotton candy in the state after it was found that the chemical Rhodamine-B was being used for making it. Rhodamine-B is a water-soluble chemical compound. While it appears green in powder form, it turns vivid fluorescent pink […]
Global Initiative On Digital Health
Global Initiative On Digital Health: Achieving one of the three priority areas agreed upon during India’s G20 presidency in 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently launched the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) virtually. Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) is a WHO-managed network aiming to amplify and align resources toward country-led digital health […]
