Current Affairs - Technology

Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI (YUVAi) is a collaborative initiative of the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and Intel India, aimed at imparting essential AI skills to the youth, building a future-ready workforce.

Bhavish Aggarwal's venture, Krutrim SI Designs, introduced a family of multilingual AI models named Krutrim Pro, specifically designed for the Indian ecosystem, operating in 22 Indian languages with a focus on cultural connect and accessibility at India-first cost structures.

The successful flight trials of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator, conducted by DRDO at the Aeronautical Test Range in Chitradurga, Karnataka, mark a significant milestone for India's stealth combat drone project, codenamed Ghatak.

Adidas has integrated a rechargeable microchip in the 'Fussballliebe,' the official ball of Euro 2024. This technology, combined with limb-tracking technology, provides real-time data to video match officials, aiding in handball decisions and contributing to the overall efficiency of the Video Assistant Refereeing (VAR) process.

Dr. Atul Shah, a plastic surgeon, received the 2023 REACH Game Changing Innovator award for his pioneering contribution to leprosy care, notably the 'One in Four Lasso' surgery technique designed three decades ago to address deformities in leprosy patients.