Current Affairs - Technology

The Uttar Pradesh government is promoting the manufacture and use of electric vehicles (EVs) through its 'EV Upyog' Portal. This initiative aims to encourage the adoption of environmentally friendly transportation options and reduce dependence on traditional fossil fuel vehicles.

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.