Current Affairs - Technology

The "Odysseus spacecraft, a private Nova-C lunar lander, is on its way to the Moon" and later mentions that the mission aims to become "the first American spacecraft to land on the Moon in over 50 years." Therefore, the answer is Moon, option A. While the passage mentions other celestial bodies like Mars and Venus, they are not the target destination of the specific mission discussed.

Nokia has partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for 6G research and development in Bengaluru. This collaboration aims to drive advancements in 6G technology, focusing on areas such as radio technologies, architecture, and machine learning integration to cater to India's needs in wireless communication.

Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with iCreate to advance AI startups in India. This partnership aims to support AI innovators, startups, and young Indians in priority sectors such as Healthcare, Financial Inclusion, Sustainability, Education, Agriculture, and Smart Cities, providing them with skilling opportunities and globally recognized certifications.

IIT Guwahati, in collaboration with EduRade, inaugurated India's largest Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) aimed at flying 9 medium-class drones simultaneously. This initiative supports the advancement of drone technology in line with PM Modi's vision to establish India as a global drone hub by 2030.

The collaboration between AIIMS and IIT Delhi seeks to enhance accessibility and precision in elbow replacement surgeries, addressing issues related to the cost and quality of imported implants. Led by Prof. Bhavuk Garg and a team from AIIMS, the initiative aims to revolutionize this surgical procedure in India.