Current Affairs - Technology

REC Limited received the 'Innovative Technology Development Award' at the 'Building India 2047: Technology for Better Tomorrow' CSR Summit, held at IIT Madras. This recognition acknowledges REC's initiative to install a 2 MW rooftop solar plant at IIT Madras, contributing to sustainable energy generation.

Russia is focusing on creating a nuclear anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon, representing a significant development in space technology. Such weapons pose a strategic threat to operational satellites, impacting crucial functions like communication, navigation, surveillance, and military operations.

India's first indigenous spy satellite, slated for launch via SpaceX, was developed by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL). This groundbreaking achievement underscores India's capability to produce advanced space technology domestically, reducing dependence on foreign vendors for critical surveillance infrastructure and enhancing national security measures.

NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are collaborating to launch the world's first wooden satellite, the LignoSat probe. This innovative initiative aims to revolutionize spaceflight operations by prioritizing sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of space missions.

AIIMS collaborated with State Bank of India (SBI) to introduce the Smart Payment Card, facilitating cashless transactions at AIIMS, New Delhi. The card, issued free of cost to patients, is linked to their Unique Hospital Identification number and Ayushman Bharat Health Account ID, aiming to enhance convenience and safety for patients and their caretakers.