Current Affairs - Technology

Turkey's homegrown KAAN combat aircraft recently completed its maiden flight, showcasing significant advancements in the country's military capabilities. Produced by Turkish Aerospace Industries with collaboration from BAE Systems, KAAN symbolizes Turkey's commitment to enhancing its air force and defence capabilities through indigenous technology.

Reliance Industries, in collaboration with premier engineering institutions, is introducing 'Hanooman', a ChatGPT-style AI service. This initiative highlights the company's commitment to leveraging advanced technology solutions for digital innovation, promising significant advancements in the field of artificial intelligence.

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.