Current Affairs - Technology

Wipro has launched the Lab45 AI platform, leveraging generative AI, machine learning, and deep learning technologies to boost efficiency in HR, sales, marketing, and operations. This platform integrates advanced AI capabilities, including state-of-the-art large language models, to provide innovative solutions through both pre-built and custom applications, supporting various industries with enhanced productivity and automation.

Atomic clocks, which are highly precise timekeeping devices utilizing the resonance frequencies of atoms, were invented in 1955 by Louise Essen. These clocks are renowned for their accuracy, losing approximately one second every 100 million years, and play a crucial role in modern scientific and technological applications, including global navigation systems and telecommunications. The invention marked a significant advancement in timekeeping technology, paving the way for enhanced precision in various fields reliant on accurate time measurement.

IIT Madras has partnered with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to conduct a study on multidrug-resistant pathogens aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This collaboration aims to explore the behavior, adaptation, and evolution of these pathogens in the unique space environment, situated approximately 400 km above the Earth’s surface. The findings from this research hold significant implications for understanding microbial behaviour in extreme conditions, offering insights that could potentially influence healthcare practices and antimicrobial strategies on Earth.

The Thermal Infra-Red (TIR) payload for the TRISHNA mission is provided by the French space agency CNES. This payload, along with another payload developed by ISRO, will contribute to the study of surface temperature and heat radiation, enhancing our understanding of natural resource assessment and climate impacts on Earth.

South Korea has officially launched its space agency, the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA), to lead policy and industrial development in its aerospace sector. The establishment of KASA aims to streamline policy and development functions within the country's aerospace industry and propel South Korea into the ranks of the world’s top five space powers.