The Sun’s activity cycle is reaching its peak early: Knowing why could help us unlock the secrets of our star Subject :Science and Tech Section: SPACE TECHNOLOGY Solar activity: The Sun shows extensive variation and activity. Bright explosions called flares regularly cause huge outbreaks of radiation. Darker, cooler areas called sunspots emerge, move, […]
IIT team finds carbon ‘flowers’ excelling at turning light to heat Subject :Science and Tech Section: AWARENESS IN IT Context: Researchers at IIT Bombay have synthesized particles that absorb three frequencies of sunlight and convert it to heat with an efficiency of 87%. These particles can be coated on surfaces to heat homes […]
India Stack and digital adoption Subject: Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Key Points: India Stack is a term used for a set of open Application Programming Interfaces (API) a software bridge that enables two applications to talk to each other and digital public goods that aim to unlock the economic basics […]
COVID-19 vaccines did not increase the risk of sudden death among youth: study Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of sudden death among young adults, but health issues and lifestyle factors appear to play a more prominent role in these events, according to a study […]
Largest Indian Data Leak: 815 Million People’s COVID Test Data on Sale, Samples Verified Subject :Science and Tech Section: AWARENESS IN IT Context: The COVID information of nearly 815 million citizens of India has leaked. This is likely the largest data leak in India till date. Details: The data was held by the […]
Qualcomm’s pivot into the Generative Artificial Intelligence market Subject :Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT & Computers Context: Last week, Qualcomm made a series of announcements that highlights the chipmaker’s pivot to Generative Artificial Intelligence (gen AI). All the products it unveiled were aimed at supporting gen AI applications so mobile units can perform AI based tasks on device. What is Generative Artificial Intelligence? GAI is a rapidly growing […]
India Agrivoltaics Alliance to be launched today Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: The National Solar Energy Federation of India (NSEFI) will launch the ‘India Agrivoltaics Alliance’ in Delhi. India Agrivoltaics Alliance (IAA): Launched by: NSEFI Aim: To bring together all stakeholders across the value chain in the solar and agricultural sectors, […]
Earth-like tectonic plates on ancient Venus may explain its carbon dioxide- & nitrogen-rich atmosphere Subject : Science and Tech Section: Space technology Context: Venus, often referred to as Earth’s sister planet, may have experienced tectonic activity about 4.5 billion to 3.5 billion years ago, according to a new study. Venus planet: Venus and […]
Will QR codes improve access to food labels? Subject : Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recommended the inclusion of a QR (quick response) code on food products for accessibility by visually impaired individuals stating that this will ensure access to […]