Current Affairs - Technology

Vyommitra is a female robot astronaut developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as part of its human spaceflight program, particularly for the Gaganyaan mission. The name "Vyommitra" is derived from two Sanskrit words, "Vyoma" meaning Space and "Mitra" meaning Friend, symbolizing its role as a companion in space exploration. Vyommitra is equipped with capabilities to monitor module parameters, issue alerts, and execute life support operations.

Israeli scientists at the Geological Institute made a groundbreaking discovery of the underwater canyon near Cyprus named Eratosthenes. This discovery sheds new light on the geological history of the Mediterranean region and provides valuable insights into Earth's past.

The Digital India FutureLABS was inaugurated at IIIT, New Delhi by Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar to catalyze next-generation electronics system design.

Brainoware is an innovative computing system that seamlessly combines brain-like tissue with electronics, forming an 'organoid neural network (ONN).' This system, integrating living brain tissue into the computing process, can recognize voices and solve complex mathematical problems.

INS Sandhayak, commissioned on February 3 in Visakhapatnam, plays a pivotal role in India's naval capabilities, specifically in the domain of Naval Mapping and Surveillance. This vessel is instrumental in enhancing the Indian Navy's presence in the Indian Ocean Region, contributing to maritime security. The commissioning ceremony, attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other dignitaries, marks a momentous occasion for the Navy's strategic advancements in surveillance and mapping capabilities.