Current Affairs - Technology

The innovative fire rescue drone was unveiled by a group of teachers and students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dharwad. Directed by Profs. Sudheer Siddapureddy and Ameer Mulla, with funding from the TiHAN Foundation, IIT Hyderabad, the drone was showcased during a workshop on Drone design and autonomous navigation in fire rescue organized by IIT Dharwad.

Nokia has partnered with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) to explore advancements in 5G and 6G communications, particularly focusing on the transportation and logistics sectors. This collaboration aims to leverage Nokia's expertise in telecommunications to develop innovative solutions for enhancing various aspects of transportation and logistics operations.

Zupee, India's largest skill-based Ludo platform, has collaborated with Gurugram Cyber Police for the Cyber Warriors Program, aiming to train interns in cyber security. This initiative underscores the importance of promoting responsible digital citizenship and combating cyber threats in an increasingly digital world.

NASA launched the Small Climate Satellite as part of its PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) mission. This mission aims to gather data on the heat radiated by the Arctic and Antarctica into space, thereby enhancing understanding of global climate dynamics. Established in 1958 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., NASA is renowned for its contributions to space exploration, scientific research, and technology development.

Scientists at the Ulsan National Institute of Technology in South Korea have devised a novel technique to produce diamonds rapidly, completing the process in just 15 minutes at ambient pressure without the need for seed particles. This groundbreaking method involves a combination of gallium, iron, nickel, and silicon in a graphite crucible, with methane introduced at 1,175°C. Compared to traditional methods, this innovation significantly reduces production time, offering a promising advancement in diamond manufacturing technology.