Current Affairs - Technology

Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO) has introduced North India's first 'Pizza ATM' near Sukhna Lake, offering rapid pizza preparation within three minutes, a pioneering initiative in the region, demonstrating technological advancement in food service.

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.