Published on: April 20, 2024
Snippets : 20 APRIL 2024
Snippets : 20 APRIL 2024
- Walmart Global Tech partnered with IISc to establish the Walmart Centre for Tech Excellence, focusing on Computer Science research, including AI/ML, Computer Systems, and Theoretical CS. It aims to support top Indian researchers and mentor students from tier 2 and 3 institutes, with plans for international collaborations. This follows a similar initiative launched at IIT Madras in February 2024
- Researchers at IIT Roorkee discovered fossils of Vasuki Indicus, one of the largest snakes from 47 million years ago. Found in Kutch, Gujarat, it belonged to the extinct Madtsoiidae family, showcasing a unique Indian lineage. This discovery, detailed in Nature Scientific Reports, sheds light on prehistoric climate influences on snake evolution, particularly their large size likely influenced by high temperatures
- Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (DRL) introduced a condition-management programme for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). DailyBloom IBS is based on research and enabled by a mobile application developed in-house. It focuses on comprehensive care plan, including diet, psychological and physical wellness support for patients, the firm said. IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterised by abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habits
- DURGA-2 (Directionally Unrestricted Ray Gun Array) is an advanced weapons system utilizing focused energy like lasers, microwaves, or particle beams to damage or destroy targets. Its advantages include speed-of-light lethality, immunity to gravity and atmospheric drag, precision, and customizable effects based on energy type and intensity. Its significance lies in transforming warfare and enabling the development of cutting-edge aerospace technologies crucial for future conflicts. Countries with similar systems include Russia, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Israel, and China
- DRDO recently conducted a successful flight test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) off the Odisha coast. The missile, developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bengaluru, showcased excellent performance in navigation, low-altitude sea-skimming flight, and propulsion by Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE). The test was monitored using advanced sensors and witnessed by senior DRDO scientists and production partners
- Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi appointed as the next Chief of the Naval Staff
- Llama or Large Language Model Meta AI is a family of LLMs introduced by Meta AI
- DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has delivered the first batch of indigenous Leading Edge Actuators and Airbrake Control Module to HAL, advancing India’s self-reliance in aeronautical technologies for the LCA Tejas Mk1A. This achievement, achieved through collaborations with RCI, CMTI, and industry partners like Godrej Aerospace, reflects ADA’s dedication to indigenous technological prowess
- The Ministry of Women and Child Development introduced ‘Aadharshila,’ a 48-week curriculum for children aged three to six years in anganwadis, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020 and focusing on fundamental skills development through play-based learning.
- A new species, the clouded tiger cat, was discovered in Brazil’s rainforests, posing significant implications for biodiversity conservation due to its unique features and threats to survival
- The US NOAA declared the start of the fourth global mass coral bleaching event due to high ocean temperatures, threatening coral reefs worldwide. Corals are vital for biodiversity, coastal protection, and economic value, but they face risks from bleaching caused by environmental stressors like heat. Urgent climate action is needed to protect coral reefs and prevent further ecosystem degradation.
- India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles were delivered to the Philippines, showcasing the missile’s strategic importance and versatility across land, sea, and air deployments. Originating from India’s missile development program in the 1980s and collaboration with Russia, BrahMos features dual-stage propulsion, stealth capabilities, and “fire and forget” capability. Future upgrades aim for increased range, hypersonic speeds, and reduced signatures, highlighting ongoing technological advancements.
