Novo valuation surpasses Tesla on experimental obesity drug data Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: Novo Nordisk’s market valuation has surpassed Tesla and Visa after announcing positive early trial data for a new obesity drug; shares rose over 8% to record highs. More on news: Shares surged more than 8% to record […]
12 security agencies to use indigenously developed explosive detectors Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: Two indigenously developed explosive detectors have been handed over to the Intelligence Bureau for field deployment by 12 identified security agencies across the country. More on news: The move is expected to further strengthen the apparatus of […]
As Big Tech scrambles to meet EU rules, investigations seen as likely Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: The world’s largest tech companies, including Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and ByteDance, have updated their core platform services to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), aiming to ensure […]
A bold step towards a cervical cancer-free future Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The interim Union Budget for 2024-25 notably emphasizes women’s health and a standout feature of the budget is its support for vaccinating girls aged nine to 14 years against cervical cancer, representing a crucial step in enhancing women’s […]
AI knowledge consortium formed by 12 organisations Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT About AI Knowledge Consortium (AIKC): AIKC, a coalition of twelve research institutions and think tanks, has been formed in Indiato promote a multi-stakeholder approach to AI governance. This initiative underscores the importance of responsible business practices and societal […]
Centre to rope in ISRO to provide Internet in 80 remote tribal villages Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Context: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs plans to partner with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to introduce V-SAT stations for Internet services in approximately 80 tribal villages across Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, […]
Why Anthropic calls the new Claude 3 its ‘most intelligent’ AI model yet Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT & Computer Context: Anthropic was founded by former members of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. It says its new family of AI models is capable of advanced performance, beating the likes of […]
Why is ISRO building a second rocket launchport in Tamil Nadu’s Kulasekarapattinam? Subject: Science and tech Section: Space tech Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the second rocket launchport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at Kulasekarapattinam on February 28. More on news: Situated at a geographically advantageous […]
Why ASML’s new chip-making machine is a scientific marvel Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT &Computer Semiconductor lithography: Computers operate by encoding data into bits, represented by 0s and 1s, through semiconductors. These small devices store data and execute calculations, enabling computing functions. The widespread availability of powerful computers is largely […]
Meet MethaneSAT, a satellite which will ‘name and shame’ methane emitters Subject: Science and tech Section: Space technology Context: MethaneSAT, a satellite designed to monitor and quantify methane emissions globally, was launched on a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket from California on March 4. Although not the first of its kind, this washing-machine-sized satellite surpasses […]