General Awareness

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - December 2018

Dec 2018

Oct 23, 2023

ISRO Tests the Country's First Human Spaceflight Mission Gaganyaan

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully completed a test launch and recovery of a crew module for the Gaganyaan mission, bringing the country's first human space flight project one step closer to reality. The test involved simulating an emergency situation to ensure the crew module could safely remove itself from the test vehicle and land in the sea. ISRO aims to launch an unmanned flight for the Gaganyaan mission in the first half of 2024, followed by a manned mission around 2025.

Oct 22, 2023

Scientists Find Dwarf Planet near Mars that Might be Hosting Alien Life

A dwarf planet near Mars might help researchers detect alien life in space, as a new study points towards the presence of organic matter on that planet in abundance.
The planet is called Ceres and is located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
It was in 2017 that the presence of organic matter was first detected on the planet. But now (in 2023) it was revealed that the presence is more widespread than earlier thought.

Oct 19, 2023

IBM, MeitY Join Hands to Boost AI, Quantum and Semiconductors in India

Global tech giant IBM signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with entities engaged with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to boost research & development (R&D) and skilling in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and quantum technology in India.
As part of the three MoUs, the company intends to build a national AI Innovation Platform (AIIP) under the IndiaAI programme. It will also establish a research centre for the semiconductor R&D ecosystem, and develop local quantum services and infrastructure in India. The announcement is likely to help the government expand local capabilities in critical technologies.
IBM and the government's Digital India Corporation may together establish an AI innovation platform to focus on AI skilling, ecosystem development, and integrating advanced foundation models and generative AI capabilities.

MeitY Inaugurates Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Lab in Gorakhpur

Laying the new technology pathway, the Union ministry of electronics and information technology launched its first Robotic Process Automation (RPA) lab under the Future Skill PRIME Project at the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Gorakhpur.
According to the Union government, the new lab was inaugurated during the 26th All India Director's Meet of NIELIT. The Meet is organised to promote the integration of emerging technology with education.
The new state-of-the-art RPA lab under the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY), looks to upskill and reskill manpower in RPA domain. This initiative, a first-of-its-kind in Uttar Pradesh also intends to bridge the gap between industry and academia.

Oct 18, 2023

India Aims to Set up Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035, Send First Indian to Moon by 2040

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a bold vision for India's space exploration efforts, aiming to establish its own space station 'Bharatiya Antariksha Station' by 2035 and send an Indian astronaut to the moon by 2040. This announcement came during a high-level meeting convened to assess the progress of the Gaganyaan Mission, India's ambitious human space mission.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi, who chaired the session, presented a strategic roadmap for India's future in space exploration. The gathering, which included top space agency officials, reviewed the readiness of the Gaganyaan Mission and confirmed that the launch of the country's first human space mission is scheduled for 2025.
To fulfill these ambitious goals, the Department of Space will craft a comprehensive roadmap for moon exploration, which will encompass a series of Chandrayaan missions, the development of a Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), the construction of a new launch pad, setting up human-centric laboratories, and the development of associated cutting-edge technologies.

Oct 17, 2023

Chess Prodigy Praggnanandhaa to Collaborate with ISRO to Promote Science and Technology

ISRO Chairman S. Somanath announced that chess grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa would collaborate with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to promote science and technology among young individuals.

Share on

TCY Analytics (View Subscription Plans)

Subscribe to GK Updates

I want to receive

GK Tags

July GK, June GK, May GK, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, ENVIRONMENT, BUSINESS AND ECONOMY, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, SPORTS, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, DEFENCE, PERSONS IN NEWS, DAYS AND EVENTS, AWARDS AND HONOURS, GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES, GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION, ART AND CULTURE, BOOKS AND AUTHORS, TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS, ART AND CULTURE, LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Start Discussion

On any topic

Take Tests

Compiled from GK updates

Login

Sign Up

Forgot Password

Download TCY App

Unlock All Services And Enjoy The Premium Benefits

US$ 10

US$ 13

US$ 15

US$ 17

US$ 19

US$ 20

US$ 21

US$ 22

US$ 23

US$ 24

US$ 25

US$ 26