Current Affairs - Technology

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the first global resolution on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This resolution, proposed by the USA and co-sponsored by China and over 120 other nations, aims to safeguard human rights, protect personal data, and monitor AI for potential risks. The UNGA, headquartered in New York and founded in 1945, is chaired by Dennis Francis.

The European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope, led by Khyati Malhan, discovered two ancient streams of stars named Shiva and Shakti. This discovery provides valuable insights into the origins and evolution of the Milky Way galaxy.

Pushpak is India's premier Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) that successfully landed during ISRO's recent experiment, demonstrating advanced autonomous landing capabilities from non-standard initial conditions. This achievement signifies India's progress in space technology and innovation in reusable launch vehicles.

The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), the National Internet Exchange of India, partnered with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to introduce the BhashaNet portal, aimed at enhancing digital inclusivity and linguistic diversity in the country, showcasing their joint commitment to digital inclusion efforts.

Axis Mutual Fund collaborated with Enparadigm, a leader in AI-driven experiential learning solutions, to provide tailored learning journeys focused on skills like sales effectiveness and digital transformation, aiming to improve employee performance and productivity.