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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - February 2016

Feb 2016

Oct 27, 2024

Amaravati Drone Summit Exceeds Expectations

The Amaravati Drone Summit 2024, hosted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, surpassed all expectations, drawing an impressive turnout of over 11,000 visitors. K. Dinesh Kumar, Managing Director of the AP Drone Corporation, hailed the two-day event as a resounding success, expressing gratitude to everyone who contributed to its achievement, during his concluding remarks at the summit at Mangalagiri.
The summit, aligned with the vision of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, was a platform to explore advancements in drone technology and its applications across sectors.

Oct 25, 2024

Infosys Collaborates with University of Cambridge to Establish AI Lab in London

Infosys, a next-generation digital services and consulting on October 24 unveiled its new and expanded Living Labs, part of a network of over 12 established centres globally, to help clients accelerate innovation and leverage emerging technologies for future-proofing their business.
Infosys also announced collaboration with University of Cambridge to establish a new AI Lab, aimed at harnessing the power of AI to drive positive impact for clients, academia, and students.
The education and research collaboration with University of Cambridge to establish a joint AI Lab will draw from Infosys' industry expertise and practical application of AI as well as Cambridge University's world-class education and research capabilities to help address real-world challenges. This new lab will also be a catalyst for cutting-edge research and innovation initiatives.

Oct 22, 2024

ISRO Expands Global Outreach with Space Club for Indian Students in Saudi Arabia

In a groundbreaking initiative, ISRO, in collaboration with the Science India Forum Saudi Chapter, inaugurated the first-ever 'Space Club' at 10 International Indian Schools in Saudi Arabia.
This marks ISRO's first international project, aimed at promoting space science education and engaging Indian students in the Gulf region with India's advancements in space exploration.

Google Appoints Prabhakar Raghavan as New Chief Technologist

In a major leadership change, Google named Prabhakar Raghavan as its new Chief Technologist. Previously serving as Senior Vice President overseeing Google Search, Assistant, Geo, Ads, Commerce, and Payments products, Raghavan has stepped into his new role, replacing long time Google executive Nick Fox.
Raghavan's appointment came at a time when Google's core search business is facing mounting competition from tech giants like Microsoft and OpenAI, along with emerging startups such as Perplexity. Shifts in user behaviour are also influencing the company's strategic moves.
Raghavan joined Google in 2012 after holding key roles at Yahoo, where he worked on search ranking, ad systems, and marketplace design.

Oct 21, 2024

ESA's Moonlight Program Aims to Establish Lunar Communication, Navigation

The European Space Agency (ESA) launched its ambitious Moonlight programme, aiming to create a dedicated satellite constellation for telecommunication and navigation services on the Moon. This initiative seeks to make essential services like satellite navigation, video conferencing and data sharing as seamless on the lunar surface as they are on Earth.
The Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) programme is a collaboration between ESA and a consortium led by space systems developer Telespazio, with support from the UK and Italian space agencies. The project aims to enable precise lunar landings, facilitate surface mobility, and establish a high-speed, low-latency communication network between Earth and the Moon. This infrastructure will be crucial for humanity's long-term presence on the Moon and will significantly reduce operational costs for future missions.

Oct 19, 2024

'Scam se Bacho' Government and Meta Team Up to Fight Online Scams

In a move to tackle the rising tide of online scams and cyber frauds, the Secretary of Information and Broadcasting, Sanjay Jaju, delivered the keynote address at the launch of the 'Scam se Bacho' campaign in New Delhi. This initiative is developed by Meta in collaboration with key government ministries.
The campaign aims to empower Indian citizens with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect themselves from cyber threats.
The campaign is designed not just as an awareness drive but as a potential national movement to instill a culture of digital safety among citizens.
By leveraging Meta's global expertise, the initiative aims to ensure that digital progress in India is matched by robust digital security.

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