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Exercise : Technology - Latest Current Affairs
  • Technology - Latest Current Affairs
1.
Which institution is spearheading BharatGen, India’s first government-funded multimodal AI initiative?
IIT Delhi
IIT Hyderabad
IIM Indore
IIT Bombay
Answer: Option
Explanation:
BharatGen, launched on September 30, 2024, is India's pioneering government-funded multimodal AI initiative aimed at developing generative AI systems in various Indian languages. This initiative is led by IIT Bombay, which focuses on promoting social equity and cultural preservation. The program seeks to enhance public service delivery and citizen engagement through foundational models in language, speech, and computer vision. The TIH Foundation for IoT and IOE at IIT Bombay is implementing the project, with support from other esteemed institutions like IIT Hyderabad and IIM Indore, positioning India as a leader in generative AI.

2.
Which company has partnered with the University of Auckland for AI and quantum research?
Infosys
Tech Mahindra
Wipro
TCS
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Tech Mahindra has entered into a partnership with the University of Auckland to foster innovation in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and quantum computing. This collaboration focuses on sectors such as healthcare, banking, and government, aiming to enhance the industry-academic partnership. By exploring advanced technologies like spiking neural networks and quantum security, the partnership seeks to drive innovations that can significantly impact drug discovery and personalized healthcare. Furthermore, the initiative aims to boost graduate employability and provide students with practical exposure to emerging technologies, highlighting the importance of combining academic insights with real-world applications.

3.
Which country successfully launched the Smart Dragon-3 rocket carrying eight satellites?
Russia
Japan
China
United States
Answer: Option
Explanation:
China successfully launched the Smart Dragon-3 rocket from an offshore platform near Haiyang, Shandong Province. This mission placed eight satellites, including Tianyi-41, into their designated orbits, showcasing China's growing capabilities in space technology. The launch was managed by the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center and marked another milestone in China's space advancements, driven by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology. This development is part of the broader effort to enhance satellite deployment and bolster China's space program.

4.
Which country’s Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft safely brought back its crew from the International Space Station in September 2024?
United States
Russia
China
Japan
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft, belonging to Russia, successfully returned two Russian cosmonauts, Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub, and a NASA astronaut, Tracy Dyson, to Earth on September 23, 2024. The spacecraft landed near Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, following a 374-day mission for the Russian cosmonauts and 184 days in space for the NASA astronaut. The mission underscores Russia's ongoing involvement in the International Space Station program, in collaboration with NASA and other space agencies.

5.
What is the primary purpose of the High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems, Arka and Arunika, inaugurated by PM Modi?
Space Exploration
Medical Research
Financial Analysis
Weather & Climate Research
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The High-Performance Computing systems, Arka and Arunika, have been specifically designed to enhance India's computational capabilities for reliable weather forecasting, particularly for extreme climate events. With an investment of ₹850 crores, these systems will be located at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology in Pune and the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting in Noida, significantly improving India's weather forecasting capabilities. This initiative aims to provide better preparedness and response to challenges posed by climate variability and extreme weather events.