Published on: May 3, 2024
Snippets : 3 MAY 2024
Snippets : 3 MAY 2024
- The Thermal Camera Technology, developed by CDAC Thiruvananthapuram under MeitY’s InTranSE Program, was transferred to M/s Aditya Infotech (CP Plus) for commercial applications. It’s designed for Smart cities, Industries, Defence, and Health, featuring an AI-based Data Processing Unit (DPU) and validated for Road traffic. Additionally, the launch of an ITS Technology/Product Booklet under the same program focused on Traffic control, Public Transit, Road Safety, and Traffic Applications, aiming at awareness creation. The technology transfer event witnessed the presence of key officials and industry leaders.
- Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) achieved ‘Navratna status’ from the Department of Public Enterprises, offering new financial and operational benefits
- The GI tag is awarded to Kutch Ajrakh, a textile art form from Gujarat with deep cultural roots. Ajrakh involves intricate hand-block printing on cotton fabric, symbolizing elements like the sky, land/fire, and stars. The GI tag ensures authenticity and protects against misuse, highlighting the craft’s historical and geographical significance.
- India launches Project ISHAN to unify airspace regions, improving air traffic management nationwide. AAI, under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, manages civil aviation infrastructure and provides ATMS over Indian airspace
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing its largest Mpox outbreak, caused by the monkeypox virus. Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease with two known types, symptoms including skin rash, fever, and muscle aches, and transmission via human-to-human contact. There are no specific treatments, with early supportive care being vital for managing symptoms.
