Current Affairs - Technology

CheQ, a company founded by former Flipkart executive Aditya Soni, has launched Wisor, India’s first AI-powered credit card expert. Wisor offers personalized insights, smart spend analysis, and reward optimization to simplify credit card management for users. By providing enhanced clarity and saving time, Wisor is designed to revolutionize how people handle their credit cards. Currently in its beta phase, Wisor is part of CheQ’s innovative expansion, which already serves a user base of over 3 million.

Telangana has signed MoUs for major investments in the energy and space sectors. The state partnered with Skyroot Aerospace to establish a ₹500 crore private rocket manufacturing unit, strengthening Hyderabad's position as a global hub for private space activity. Additionally, MEIL will invest ₹13,000 crore in three energy projects, including a 2,160 MW pumped storage plant. These initiatives are expected to generate approximately 4,000 jobs, showcasing Telangana's commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth.

The first astronomical observatory in Eastern India was inaugurated atop Panchet Hill in the Garpanchkot area of Purulia district, West Bengal. This observatory, named after the renowned physicist Satyendra Nath Bose, is a significant milestone in advancing astronomical research in the region. It is the sixth astronomical observatory in India, contributing to the country's efforts in promoting research in astronomy, astrophysics, and atmospheric sciences. The observatory is managed by the Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in collaboration with Sidhu Kanu Birsa University.

Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, successfully launched its New Glenn rocket on its maiden test flight. The launch took place at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and marked a significant milestone for the company. Named after John Glenn, the rocket was designed to compete in the growing space exploration industry, joining players like SpaceX and NASA. The mission carried a prototype satellite into orbit, marking a key achievement for Blue Origin’s future space ventures.

Mission SCOT, launched by Digantara, focuses on enhancing Space Domain Awareness by enabling precise object tracking and imaging in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The mission has successfully established ground station communication, with its solar panels deployed and operations stabilized. This initiative is part of India’s growing space economy, supported by IN-SPACe’s Rs 1000 crore Venture Capital Fund. The space sector, valued at $8.4 billion, is projected to reach $44 billion by 2033, with significant contributions from missions like SCOT aimed at improving space infrastructure and sustainability.