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Feb 20, 2023

IAF Develops Indigenous 'Vayulink' Platform for Jammer-proof Communication

The Indian Air Force came out with an innovative solution that would help pilots to deal with bad weather and also provide them jammer-proof uninterrupted communication with the base station.
Known as 'Vayulink', the data link communication uses the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) that is also known as NAVIC, to send radio communication to the base station when the signals are low.
The IAF had put up a gallery on Vayulink to provide information about its platform at the India Pavilion at the Aero India 2023e.
'Vayulink' is an ad-hoc data link communication system, which when installed in an aircraft, gives position of other aircrafts close by, encrypted traffic data over secured channel.
The Vayulink system also prevents aircraft collision, provides better combat teaming and helps plan real-time basis where multiple teams can get together and go towards the target coming from different areas.
The advantage of the system is when you are going into combat, it prevents fratricide. It means, you are able to know where our ground forces are present.

Chandrayaan 3 Undergoes Key Test Successfully

As per Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the 'Chandrayaan-3' lander successfully underwent the Electro-Magnetic Interference/Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) at the U. R. Rao Satellite Centre.
The EMI/EMC test is conducted for satellite missions to ensure the functionality of the satellite subsystems in the space environment and their compatibility with the expected electromagnetic levels.
This test is a major milestone in the realisation of the satellites.
According to the space agency, Chandrayaan-3 interplanetary mission has three major modules. They are - the Propulsion module, Lander module and Rover, and the mission's complexity calls for establishing radio-frequency (RF) communication links between the modules.

Feb 19, 2023

National Level Hackathon 'KAVACH-2023' Launched

The Centre launched a national-level hackathon 'KAVACH 2023' with the aim to address cyber security challenges and cybercrimes in the country. This will be done by identifying innovative ideas and technological solutions given by the participating students and start-ups.
KAVACH 2023 is a unique national hackathon jointly conducted by the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell, AICTE, Bureau of Police Research and Development, and the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (Ministry of Home Affairs) to identify innovative ideas and technological solutions for challenges faced by law enforcement agencies and common citizens.

Feb 18, 2023

Prez Murmu Inaugurates International Engineering and Technology Fair 2023

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the International Engineering and Technology Fair (IETF) 2023 in New Delhi. The event was held from February 16-18 at Pragati Maidan.
Addressing the International Engineering and Technology Fair organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), she said that this event is not only a celebration of India's growth story in the engineering and manufacturing sectors but also a testimony to the nation's collaboration with the best in the world in advanced technologies.

Feb 16, 2023

Science Centre and Planetarium to be Constructed in Kota by NCSM

The Science Centre and Planetarium will be constructed in Kota, Rajasthan. The Science Centre and Planetarium will be one of the best science centres and planetariums in the world. About Rs. 35 crore 25 lakh will be spent.
An MoU was signed between the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) and the Science and Technology Department of the Government of Rajasthan in this regard.
National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture. It is the largest chain of science centres or museums under a single administrative umbrella in the world. There are 24 science centres or museums and one R & D laboratory and training centre of NCSM, located in different states in India.

Feb 14, 2023

Velocity Launches India's First ChatGPT-powered AI chatbot 'Lexi'

Home-grown financial technology firm Velocity launched India's first AI chatbot integrated with OpenAI's ChatGPT, called 'Lexi'.
Velocity integrated this latest advancement in artificial intelligence with its existing analytics tool, Velocity Insights.
Indian e-commerce brands that utilise Velocity Insights receive a daily business report on Whatsapp, which led the company also integrate ChatGPT in the same Whatsapp interface.
The integration of ChatGPT with Velocity Insights empowers e-commerce founders by providing them with AI-powered business insights in a conversational manner, freeing up time for critical business functions.

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