Current Affairs - Technology

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Kanpur) Kanpur signed an MoU with Conlis Global for licensing an innovative bone healing technology based on Nano Hydroxyapatite-based Porous Composite Scaffolds. This collaboration aims to promote bone healing and regeneration in orthopaedic and dental applications, among others.

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.