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IIT Madras Mini Space Lab

March 14, 2024

In a significant stride towards orbital ‘Microgravity Research,’ the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is collaborating with Vellon Space, an Indian space start-up, to further research and development in extra-terrestrial manufacturing. This partnership marks a crucial milestone in ..

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Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Technology Hub (MATH)

March 12, 2024

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Department of Science & Technology has joined forces with the Telangana government-led T-Hub to establish a unique Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Technology Hub (MATH). This collaboration aims to foster AI innovation, create job opportunities, ..

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Inflection 2.5: New Powerful Large Language Model

March 12, 2024

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, Inflection AI, a California-based startup, has made significant strides with the launch of its latest Large Language Model (LLM), Inflection 2.5. This upgrade to the company’s existing model, which powers its friendly ..

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ISRO’s New Spaceport: What is Dogleg Maneuver?

March 8, 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a new spaceport at Kulasekharapatnam in Tamil Nadu to efficiently launch payloads to polar orbits. This strategic location offers a significant advantage over the launch pads in Sriharikota, as it allows small ..

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Indelible Ink for Lok Sabha 2024 Polls

March 7, 2024

As India prepares for the upcoming general elections in 2024, Mysore Paints and Varnish Ltd (MPVL), the sole manufacturer of indelible ink, is working diligently to meet the unprecedented demand for this essential product. The company has received its largest ..

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‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ Initiative

March 7, 2024

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), through the Telecom Center of Excellence (TCOE), has launched the groundbreaking ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative to revolutionize infrastructure planning and management. The first outreach programme was held at IIT Delhi on March 7, 2024, under ..

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Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre

March 5, 2024

The Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Electronics and Information Technology, and Jal Shakti, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, recently announced that a ‘Bharat Semiconductor Research Centre’ will be established in the near future. It is expected to be established ..

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Why did Humans lose their Tails?

March 1, 2024

A new study published on February 28th, 2024 in the journal Nature has identified the specific genetic mutation responsible for ancestral humans and apes losing their tails around 25 million years ago. The Tailless Ancestor Mystery While monkeys possess tails, ..

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What are ‘Obelisks’, the New Virus-like Life-forms?

February 28, 2024

A new genetic entity dubbed ‘obelisks’ has recently been discovered in abundant numbers inside bacteria inhabiting the human gut and mouth. This never-before-seen biological construct displays unique characteristics unlike other known viruses or cell types, prompting researchers to classify obelisks ..

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What is ‘10,000 Genomes Project’?

February 28, 2024

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has announced the successful completion of the ‘10,000 Genomes Project’ – an effort to sequence thousands of individual genomes from India. This landmark project aims to enable precision medicine and genetic epidemiology studies tailored to ..

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