Current Affairs - Technology

The Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan-3 confirmed the existence of Sulphur and a variety of other elements on the surface of the Moon's South Pole. The most significant finding was the confirmation of the presence of sulphur (S). This is a major breakthrough in our understanding of the Moon's composition and history.

As a part of the Reserve Bank of India's ongoing Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) initiative, Axis Bank has launched a new UPI interoperability functionality on its 'Axis Mobile Digital Rupee App' to enhance the use of Digital Rupee among its customers.

Russia is launching its lunar landing spacecraft, Luna-25, as part of its efforts to explore the Moon, reflecting global interest in lunar exploration.

GSAT-24 is a 4-tonne class communication satellite built by ISRO to provide DTH services. It was launched on June 22, 2022, and is owned and operated by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). The satellite is specifically designed to meet the DTH application needs of Tata Play.

Chandrayaan-3 took 23 days to reach the lunar orbit. The spacecraft's successful entry into lunar orbit is a major milestone for the Chandrayaan-3 mission. It is now one step closer to making a soft landing on the moon and conducting its scientific experiments.