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141.
What is the name of Amazon's AI shopping assistant launched in India?
Alexa
Rufus
Echo
Jasper
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Rufus is Amazon's AI shopping assistant, designed to enhance the shopping experience in India. It provides personalized product suggestions, and comparisons, and answers queries, offering tailored advice for informed purchasing decisions. With its chat interface, Rufus aims to make shopping more convenient and user-friendly and is currently available in beta with plans for broader availability soon.

142.
What is the name of the new app launched by Google for Windows PCs that streamlines service installation and offers cloud storage trials?
Google Essentials
Google Toolkit
Google Setup
Google Assistant Hub
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Google has launched the 'Google Essentials' app for Windows PCs, designed to streamline the installation of various Google services, such as Google Photos, Google Messages, and Google Play Games when setting up a new Microsoft Windows PC. The app simplifies the setup process, offering users easy access to these services and providing eligible users with trial periods for Google One cloud storage. This initiative enhances user convenience by integrating essential Google services into the Windows environment.

143.
In which city of Uttar Pradesh was the state's first semiconductor park inaugurated?
Noida
Lucknow
Ghaziabad
Varanasi
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first semiconductor park in Uttar Pradesh was inaugurated at Noida International Airport. This significant development includes the approval of three companies to establish semiconductor units on 275 acres of land. The project is expected to create approximately 13,780 jobs and will contribute significantly to India's self-reliance in the technology sector, especially in chip manufacturing, which has faced global shortages recently.

144.
From which city in India was the country's first reusable hybrid rocket 'RHUMI-1' launched?
Nellore
Bhubaneswar
Visakhapatnam
Chennai
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India's first reusable hybrid rocket 'RHUMI-1', developed by Tamil Nadu-based Space Zone and Martin Group, was launched from Thiruvidandhai, Chennai. This rocket marks a significant milestone in India's space technology advancements, particularly in the areas of reusability and cost-effectiveness. The launch from Chennai highlights India's growing capability in space exploration, with RHUMI-1 designed for multiple missions, including climate research, demonstrating the country's commitment to innovative and sustainable space technology.

145.
Which company is implementing AI-powered chatbots to help users recover stolen accounts?
Facebook
YouTube
Instagram
Twitter
Answer: Option
Explanation:
YouTube, the video-sharing platform, is enhancing its security by implementing AI-powered chatbots to help users recover their accounts after hacking incidents. This initiative, which uses Google's AI technology, aims to simplify the redressal process, particularly for creators. The AI chatbot, currently in English, is available on YouTube's Help Center and will eventually be expanded to multiple languages. While this approach may distance YouTube from direct interactions, it represents an effort to streamline account recovery procedures and provide users with a more accessible way to resolve security breaches.