Current Affairs - Technology

India is deploying its own atomic clocks to synchronize digital devices with Indian Standard Time (IST), enhancing timekeeping infrastructure and national defence capabilities. This initiative, led by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the Ministry of Science and Technology, signifies a significant technological advancement for India.

SpaceX successfully deployed the TSAT-1A satellite developed by Tata Advanced Systems Limited in partnership with Satellogic Inc. The launch took place from SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The TSAT-1A satellite was assembled at TASL’s Assembly plant in Vemagal, Karnataka, and is designed to deliver high-resolution optical satellite images.

Russia conducted the successful test launch of its Angara-A5 space rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome, marking a significant achievement in its space program.

ISRO achieved the 'zero orbital debris' milestone with its PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission by transforming the last stage into POEM-3 and de-orbiting it to ensure no debris remained in orbit.

Israel deployed its C-Dome defence system, a naval adaptation of the Iron Dome, for the first time against an aerial threat near Eilat. This incident underscores Israel's proactive stance in utilizing advanced military technologies like the C-Dome to counter potential threats, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing national security measures.