Current Affairs - Technology

Nvidia introduced the B200 ‘Blackwell’ AI chip, offering enhanced computational power and optimized performance, which is expected to be adopted by major tech giants for cloud-computing services and AI products.

The VSSC-developed SAKHI app provides astronauts with technical support, health monitoring capabilities, and mission management features during the Gaganyaan space flight, making it a crucial lifeline for the crew.

The Uttar Pradesh police force is adopting the Trinetra app 2.0, an advanced digital platform aimed at revolutionizing crime prevention and investigation in the state by digitizing criminal records and providing comprehensive crime-related information to officers.

Agnikul Cosmos, a space startup based in Tamil Nadu, is preparing to launch India's second privately developed rocket, Agnibaan SOrTeD. This event is historic as it marks India's first private launchpad launch and showcases advancements like a semi-cryogenic engine and the world's first single-piece 3D printed engine, highlighting India's progress in space technology and collaboration with ISRO.

The Indian Army's STEAG is dedicated to researching and evaluating next-generation communication technologies like 5G and 6G networks, AI, and machine learning. This initiative aims to develop advanced communication capabilities for defence applications and future warfare strategies.