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India’s Optimal Site for Quantum Communication
Recent research identifies the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh, as the best site for transmitting quantum signals into space, which is very important for developing satellite-based quantum communications. Research Overview Scientists from the Raman Research Institute conducted a study ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Successful Launch of Sentinel-1C Satellite
The Sentinel-1C satellite was launched successfully and took place from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, marking the return of the Vega-C rocket. The rocket had not launched commercially since its first mission failure two years ago. Overview of Sentinel-1C Sentinel-1C ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Google Opens Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad
Telangana has partnered with Google to establish the Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in Hyderabad, which marks India’s first GSEC and the fifth globally. The centre’s focus is on enhancing security and online safety products for the Indian market. Location ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Rubbercon 2024
Rubbercon 2024 will take place from December 5 to 7 in Kochi, hosted by the Indian Rubber Institute (IRI) and the International Rubber Conference Organization (IRCO), which marks the first time the conference is held in Kerala. The theme is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
ESIC Honoured at Asia-Pacific Social Security Forum
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recently gained recognition at the Regional Social Security Forum for Asia and the Pacific, which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 3, 2024. ESIC received multiple awards for its contributions to social ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Delhi Zoo Trials Nano Bubble Technology
The Delhi Zoo has initiated a trial for a new water purification technology, which aims to enhance the health of aquatic animals and improve pond conditions. The Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, launched this ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
India-UK 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue
India and the UK recently convened the second 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue in New Delhi, aimed to enhance their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. High-level officials from both nations participated in the discussions. Key Participants India was represented by Piyush Srivastava ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
What is Hybrid Agricultural Intelligence?
Moravec’s paradox illustrates how AI excels at complex tasks but struggles with simple, interactive ones. This opens the door for combining human intelligence with AI, especially in agriculture. By Integrating traditional farming knowledge with AI, this Hybrid Agricultural Intelligence (HAI) ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
India’s UPI Achieves Record Transactions in October
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) reached a milestone in October 2024, recording 16.58 billion transactions in one month. This marks a 45% increase from the previous year. The total amount transacted was ₹23.49 lakh crore. UPI continues to revolutionize India’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
US Approves Helicopter Sale to India
On December 2, 2024, the Biden administration informed Congress about military sale to India, valued at approximately $1.17 billion. It aims to enhance India’s defence capabilities and the focus is on improving anti-submarine warfare. Details of the Sale India will ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs