Current Affairs - Technology

The Prime Minister's announcement at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre indicates India's ambitious goal of launching its own space station by 2035. This initiative reflects the nation's commitment to advancing its capabilities in space exploration and technology.

The Indian Government's partnership with NVIDIA for Sovereign AI development underscores the collaboration's aim to enhance Digital Public Infrastructure. NVIDIA's expertise in AI technology aligns with the vision of fostering autonomy and self-sustainability in AI development, marking a significant step towards technological advancement in India.

The Prime Minister disclosed the names of four pilots, namely Group Captain P Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander S Shukla, during the inauguration of the Gaganyaan Mission and ISRO Projects. These individuals are currently undergoing training for India’s first human space flight mission.

India's first septic tank cleaning robot, Homosep Atom, was developed by a startup incubated in the Department of Science and Technology - Technology Business Incubator of IIT Madras. This innovation aims to eliminate manual scavenging and contribute to the Swachhata Abhiyan.

The final phase of screening for the Vimarsh 2023 5G Hackathon occurred at the IIT Madras 5G Testbed on the 21st and 22nd of February 2024. This venue provided a conducive environment for evaluating the Use Case Proof of Concepts (PoC) presented by startups and institutes, facilitating thorough assessment and innovation promotion.