Current Affairs - Technology

India's first septic tank cleaning robot, Homosep Atom, was developed by a startup incubated in the Department of Science and Technology - Technology Business Incubator of IIT Madras. This innovation aims to eliminate manual scavenging and contribute to the Swachhata Abhiyan.

The final phase of screening for the Vimarsh 2023 5G Hackathon occurred at the IIT Madras 5G Testbed on the 21st and 22nd of February 2024. This venue provided a conducive environment for evaluating the Use Case Proof of Concepts (PoC) presented by startups and institutes, facilitating thorough assessment and innovation promotion.

The "Odysseus spacecraft, a private Nova-C lunar lander, is on its way to the Moon" and later mentions that the mission aims to become "the first American spacecraft to land on the Moon in over 50 years." Therefore, the answer is Moon, option A. While the passage mentions other celestial bodies like Mars and Venus, they are not the target destination of the specific mission discussed.

Nokia has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for 6G research and development in Bengaluru. This collaboration aims to drive advancements in 6G technology, focusing on areas such as radio technologies, architecture, and machine learning integration to cater to India's needs in wireless communication.

Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with iCreate to advance AI startups in India. This partnership aims to support AI innovators, startups, and young Indians in priority sectors such as Healthcare, Financial Inclusion, Sustainability, Education, Agriculture, and Smart Cities, providing them with skilling opportunities and globally recognized certifications.