What Is Silicon carbide? Researchers at IIT-Madras have tasted success in extracting silicon carbide from (simulated) moon soil. Silicon carbide is synthetically produced crystalline compound of silicon and carbon. Its chemical formula is SiC and it is the most widely used non-oxide ceramic. It was discovered by the American inventor Edward G. Acheson in 1891. […]
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Paris AI Summit, 2025
Paris AI Summit, 2025: Indian Prime Minister is set to co-chair the Paris AI Summit on February 10-11, 2025, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. The Paris AI Summit 2025 is a high-level global conference focused on AI regulation, innovation, and ethical governance. It builds on previous AI Safety Summits held in Bletchley Park (UK) in […]
F11 Bacteria : Study
F11 Bacteria : Study A recent study shows that the bacterial strain Labrys portucalensis F11 (F11) can breakdown the strong carbon-fluorine bonds in polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or forever chemicals. F11 bacteria (Labrys portucalensis) are a strain of aerobic bacterium from the Xanthobacteraceae family. They have adapted to survive in harsh, polluted environments by using contaminants […]
ISRO’s 100th Launch from SDSC
ISRO’s 100th Launch from SDSC: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved its historic 100th launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, using the GSLV-F15 to deploy the NVS-02 satellite.NVS-02 is the 2nd satellite in the series of 2nd generation satellites of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC).The NavIC system is made […]
Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is set to launch “X Money
Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is set to launch “X Money: Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) is set to launch “X Money,” a Visa-powered digital wallet, marking a step toward transforming the platform into an “everything app.” This wallet will allow real-time funding, peer-to-peer payments, and bank transfers.This digital wallet will be powered by Visa […]
Maruti Suzuki Re-Appoints Hisashi Takeuchi as MD and CEO
Maruti Suzuki Re-Appoints Hisashi Takeuchi as MD and CEO: Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the country’s largest automobile manufacturer, announced the re-appointment of Hisashi Takeuchi as its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Takeuchi’s term has been extended for a period of three years, effective from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028. This […]
Sony Names Hiroki Totoki as CEO for Entertainment Growth
Sony Names Hiroki Totoki as CEO for Entertainment Growth: Sony Group Corporation has announced that Hiroki Totoki, the current President and Chief Operating Officer, will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2025. This major leadership shift is part of Sony’s strategy to expand its reach and solidify its standing in […]
Organophosphate : J&K’s Baddal village Death Cause
Organophosphate : J&K’s Baddal village Death Cause Doctors treating patients from J&K’s Baddal village said that organophosphate could be behind the 17 deaths that had spread panic in the village. Organophosphate is a chemical that is used in pesticides and insecticides, and absorbed through inhalation and ingestion. It is formed through the esterification process involving […]
JioSoundPay
JioSoundPay: Jio has launched JioSoundPay on JioBharat phones to help small businesses such as kirana stores easily handle UPI payments. This feature offers instant multilingual audio confirmations for every transaction eliminating the need for additional sound boxes, and saving merchants around ₹1,500 annually.
Cabinet Approves Rs 16,300 Crore National Critical Mineral Mission
Cabinet Approves Rs 16,300 Crore National Critical Mineral Mission: The Union Cabinet has approved the National Critical Mineral Mission (CMM) with an outlay of Rs 16,300 crore. This initiative is aimed at addressing the critical need for minerals that are essential for key technologies and defense manufacturing. The CMM seeks to boost the domestic production […]
