Solar Magnetic Field Research: Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have found a new way to study the Sun’s magnetic field by studying the magnetic field at different layers of the solar atmosphere. The astronomers have done this using data from IIA’s Kodaikanal Tower Tunnel Telescope. The study focused on an active sunspot […]
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Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas
Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas: Under the National One Health Mission (NOHM), a comprehensive mock drill named “Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas” (Virus War Exercise) was held in Ajmer district, Rajasthan, from August 27 to August 31, 2024. This exercise aimed to assess the pandemic preparedness of the National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT), which includes experts from human […]
Paris Zinc Roofers
Paris Zinc Roofers: The French Culture Ministry nominated the zinc roofing profession in Paris for UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) list, highlighting the craftsmanship. Zinc roofs have been integral to Paris’s skyline for nearly 200 years, with 21.4 million square metres of zinc-covered roofs. While zinc roofs contribute to Paris’s iconic look, they face criticism […]
Digital Bus Initiative
Digital Bus Initiative: The Digital Bus initiative has so far impacted over three lakh beneficiaries, spread across several states across India. Digital Bus initiative is a joint venture between the National Digital India Mission and the NIIT Foundation. It was started in 2017, aims to take technology to remote areas and also foster innovation and […]
India Semiconductor Mission : In News
India Semiconductor Mission: The Union Cabinet recently gave the green light to Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to establish a new semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat, which is the fifth semiconductor unit to be approved under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). ISM is a specialized and independent Business Division within the Digital India Corporation. It […]
Google DeepMind’s Morni AI to Cover 125 Indic Languages
Google DeepMind’s Morni AI to Cover 125 Indic Languages: Google DeepMind’s India unit is spearheading an ambitious AI project named Morni (Multimodal Representation for India), aiming to encompass 125 Indic languages and dialects. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest, Manish Gupta, Director of Google DeepMind India, highlighted that among these languages, 73 had no existing […]
Union Cabinet Approves Establishment of Semiconductor Unit in Sanand, Gujarat
Union Cabinet Approves Establishment of Semiconductor Unit in Sanand, Gujarat: In a historic move that underscores India’s commitment to becoming a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the proposal of Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to establish a semiconductor manufacturing unit in Sanand, Gujarat.
Zombie fungus
Zombie fungus: Wildlife researcher Chris Ketola shared a video which shows a tarantula infected by a zombie fungus. Zombie fungus or Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, drains its host entirely of nutrients. It also fills the host body with spores, allowing the fungus to reproduce. It seizes control of the mind and motor functions of its host before […]
Repairability Index For Mobile And Electronic Sectors
Repairability Index For Mobile And Electronic Sectors: The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution hosted a National Workshop on the Right to Repair Framework for the Mobile and Electronic Sectors. It discussed the launch of a “Repairability Index” for mobile phones and electronic products to help […]
Launch Of Tanager-1
Launch Of Tanager-1: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the Tanager-1 satellite to detect major emitters of carbon dioxide and methane. Tanager-1 will use imaging spectrometer technology to measure wavelengths of light that are reflected by Earth’s surface. Methane and Carbon dioxide absorb different wavelengths of light, leaving spectral “fingerprints” that the imaging […]
