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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - December 2018

Dec 2018

Jan 14, 2025

IIT Bhilai Unveils Anti-Fraud Device, Aiming To Secure UPI, E-Commerce and Banking

Cyber fraud has become one of the biggest problems people face these days in India and around the world. To address this growing issue, IIT Bhilai has made an innovation. A team from IIT Bhilai created a device that is claimed to make online monetary transactions more secure. It is said that, with the use of this device, transactions from UPI, e-commerce, and net banking will become more secure. This device, which resembles a pen drive, is named 'Trust Token'. Given the increase in cyber fraud cases in recent years, this device could be of great use.
Dr Dhiman Saha, Principal Investigator of the 'Trust Token' Project and a faculty member of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Bhilai, stated that the first phase of this device, being developed in different stages, has been completed. The work on the second phase is also nearing completion. Dr Saha explained that the device looks like a pen drive, but it functions as a dongle that adds an extra security layer. As long as this device is not connected to a computer, laptop, or mobile device, no transaction will be possible.

Jan 10, 2025

ISRO to Launch Communication Satellite of US-Based Firm AST SpaceMobile

The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) LVM3 rocket will launch in March a communication satellite of a US-based firm AST SpaceMobile that plans to provide space-based cellular broadband network services on smartphones.
The commercial LVM3-M5 mission, set for March, will deploy BlueBird Block-2 satellites under a contract with the US-based AST SpaceMobile.

Jan 09, 2025

Microsoft Deepens AI Collaboration with India

Microsoft, led by CEO Satya Nadella, announced a series of strategic partnerships with the Indian government and leading businesses across various sectors. These collaborations aim to accelerate the adoption and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the country.
IndiaAI Mission Partnership: Microsoft is joining forces with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under the ambitious IndiaAI Mission. This collaboration will focus on:
Accelerating AI Development: Fostering a robust and inclusive AI ecosystem within India.
Promoting Ethical AI: Ensuring responsible and ethical AI development and deployment.
Skilling Initiatives: Microsoft aims to empower a vast workforce by:
Skilling 500,000 Students and Teachers: Implementing comprehensive AI skilling programs for students and teachers by 2026. This will involve partnerships with educational institutions and government bodies.
Establishing AI Centers of Excellence: Creating 'AI Catalysts' to foster rural AI innovation and support over one lakh AI innovators and developers through hackathons, community-building initiatives, and an AI marketplace.
Setting up AI Productivity Labs: Establishing 20 AI Productivity Labs in National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) and NIELIT centers across 10 states to provide foundational AI courses to 20,000 educators.

Jan 07, 2025

Space42 Launches Thuraya 4 Satellite into Orbit

Space42, a UAE-based SpaceTech firm, launched its Thuraya 4 telecommunications satellite. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried the satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This launch marked a significant step for Space42's global ambitions.
The satellite will orbit 36,000 kilometres above Earth at 44 degrees East. Space42 expects this transition to take several months.
The satellite is equipped with a 12-metre L-Band antenna. Its advanced payload enables dynamic power allocation across beams. Thuraya 4 can route up to 3,200 communication channels. These features will enhance connectivity and data transmission speeds.

Jan 02, 2025

China Unveils World's Fastest High-Speed Train Prototype

China unveiled an updated model of its high-speed bullet train which its manufacturer claims reached speeds of 450 kmph during the test runs, making it the world's fastest high-speed train.
According to the China State Railway Group Co (China Railway), the new model, known as the CR450 prototype, will further shorten travel time and improve connectivity, making travel more convenient and efficient for the country's vast passengers.
The CR450 prototype reached a test speed of 450 kmph, with key performance indicators — operational speed, energy consumption, interior noise, and braking distance — setting a new international benchmark.

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