Surgical Tele-Robotic System: India’s first indigenous surgical tele-robotic system, SSI Mantra successfully conducted two complex heart surgeries with patient in Jaipur and the operating surgeon in Gurgaon. Surgical Tele-Robotic System is a robotic system developed by medical technology company, SSI Ltd which is the first-of-its-kind system in India. It has been approved by the Central […]
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India has successfully tested the Bhargavastra
India has successfully tested the Bhargavastra: India has successfully tested its first indigenous micro-missile system, ‘Bhargavastra,’ designed to counter swarm drone threats. This development marks a significant milestone in enhancing the nation’s defense capabilities against emerging aerial threats.Capable of detecting small aerial vehicles at distances exceeding 6 km and neutralizing them using guided micro munitions.
Entity Locker
Entity Locker: The National eGovernance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has developed Entity Locker.It is a secure, cloud-based solution that simplifies the storage, sharing, and verification of documents for a wide range of entities, including large organisations, corporations, micro, small, and medium Enterprises (MSMEs), trusts, startups and societies.It is […]
Semiconductor Partnership with Singapore
Semiconductor Partnership with Singapore: During his recent visit to India, the President of Singapore announced plans to explore initiatives such as semiconductor manufacturing and developing a semiconductor ecosystem in India apart from participating in the creation of a new generation of technological solutions. Singapore’s semiconductor sector contributes about 8% to its GDP. It produces around […]
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak : Outbreak
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak : Outbreak A suspected outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Tanzania’s Kagera region has raised alarm after claiming 8 lives.MVD is a deadly hemorrhagic fever caused by the Marburg virus, characterized by high fatality rates of 89% and the absence of approved treatments.The virus causes severe symptoms, including fever, headache, […]
SCOT Mission
SCOT Mission: The Prime Minister recently lauded the Indian space startup Digantara at the success of Mission SCOT. SCOT (Space Camera for Object Tracking) is Digantara’s (an Indian space startup)inaugural mission dedicated to space surveillance. It is one of the world’s first commercial Space Situational Awareness (SSA) satellites. It was launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 mission. […]
Gravity Energy Storage
Gravity Energy Storage: Gravity Energy Storage is emerging as an innovative and cost-effective solution to address a key challenge of renewable energy. It is also acting as a promising alternative to traditional battery energy storage.It is an innovative technology designed to store energy by leveraging the force of gravity.
Twigstats
Twigstats: The new genetic analysis tool, Twigstats, has significantly improved the precision of tracing individual-level ancestry using ancient Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples from northern and Central Europe, dating from 500 BC to 1000 AD.Twigstats is an advanced analytical tool developed for genetic studies, particularly focused on ancestry analysis with high precision.It is designed to enhance […]
Odisha-Singapore MoU: Launch of FinTech Hub in Bhubaneswar
Odisha-Singapore MoU: Launch of FinTech Hub in Bhubaneswar The Government of Odisha’s Electronics and IT Department has partnered with Singapore’s Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to establish a Global Competency Centre in Bhubaneswar. This collaboration aims to foster innovation in InsureTech and related areas, aligning with India’s vision of “Insurance for All” by 2047.
Huntington’s Disease : New Research
Huntington’s Disease : New Research New Research uncovers delayed effects of genetic mutation in Huntington’s Disease development. Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a genetic condition that affects the cells in the brain. It affects the cells in parts of the brain that regulate voluntary movement and memory. A genetic mutation of the HTT gene causes Huntington’s […]
