Current Affairs - Technology

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced its plan to launch the first base module of India's first manned space module, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, by 2028. This initial module will be robotic, marking the first step towards fully assembling the space station by 2035. The project is part of India's expanding ambitions in space exploration, which also includes developing new-generation rockets and reducing space debris. The 2028 launch marks a significant milestone in India's journey to establish a permanent presence in space.

In a significant scientific achievement, four Bengali scientists, under the leadership of Professor Sabyasachi Pal, discovered 34 new giant radio galaxies. This breakthrough was accomplished using the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) after four years of dedicated research. These giant radio galaxies are much larger than typical galaxies and were identified through radiowaves, marking an important contribution to our understanding of the cosmos and the vast universe.

India is set to launch its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI 1, developed by Space Zone India, which will transport 3 Cube Satellites and 50 PICO Satellites to a suborbital trajectory. This launch represents India's first attempt at a reusable hybrid rocket, focusing on flexibility and reusability. The launch showcases India's growing capabilities in space technology and its focus on innovative space solutions.

Google has unveiled Imagen 3, its advanced AI Text-to-image generator, offering improved image quality and detail, with the capability to create photorealistic and lifelike images with reduced artifacts. Imagen 3 is designed to generate images from text prompts and aims to create photorealistic and lifelike images with reduced artifacts. While Google has introduced restrictions, including not creating images of copyrighted characters, Imagen 3 competes with Elon Musk’s Grok AI and aims to address issues like those previously seen with Gemini AI's image generation.

Valve announced that it is extending SteamOS to other companies, including ASUS, MSI, and Lenovo, allowing third-party handhelds to run the Linux-based operating system developed by Valve. This move challenges Microsoft's dominance, particularly with the upcoming Xbox portable game system. Valve's initiative to support SteamOS on handhelds marks a significant shift in the gaming console industry, emphasizing its commitment to cross-platform gaming and providing a more open alternative to traditional gaming consoles.