News: Boosting solar adoption in densely populated cities of India requires to look beyond traditional rooftop-mounted solar systems and towards Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV). About Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) They are solar power generating products or systems that are seamlessly integrated into the building envelope—such as facades, roofs, skylights, or windows. Purpose: It has two purposes: generating… Continue reading Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)
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Nanozyme
News: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) have developed an artificial metal-based nanozyme that can potentially be used to clamp down on abnormal blood clotting caused by conditions like pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE). Nanozyme About Nanozyme A nanozyme is a nanomaterial that exhibits enzyme-like catalytic activity, meaning it can mimic the functions of natural… Continue reading Nanozyme
Bharat Gen
News: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launches ‘Bharat Gen’ – India’ s first of its kind Indigenously developed government funded AI based Multimodal LLM for Indian Languages at BharatGen Summit. Bharat Gen. About Bharat Gen Bharat Gen is India’s first of its kind indigenously developed government funded AI based Multimodal LLM for Indian Languages. Aim:… Continue reading Bharat Gen
FPV drones
News: In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Ukraine has utilized FPV drones effectively to launch precise strikes deep inside Russian territory. About FPV drones FPV drones, or first-person view drones, are unmanned aerial vehicles controlled remotely by pilots who see through the drone’s onboard camera in real-time. The live video feed is transmitted… Continue reading FPV drones
Personality Rights
News: The Delhi High Court has passed an order protecting the personality rights, and publicity rights of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, founder of Isha Foundation, and restrained various rogue websites from misusing his personality traits by deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI). About Personality Rights Personality rights refer to the legal rights of an individual to protect their… Continue reading Personality Rights
Exercise Operation Shield
News: Civil defence exercise Operation Shield conducted across Kashmir to test and strengthen the preparedness for emergency situations. Exercise Operation Shield About Exercise Operation Shield It is a government-led civil defence preparedness initiative. Aim: The exercise was aimed at familiarising citizens with emergency response protocols during blackout or crisis situations and to evaluate the readiness… Continue reading Exercise Operation Shield
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
News: Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda announced a 5-year initiative aimed at transforming urban infrastructure across India. About Asian Development Bank (ADB) It is a regional development bank established on 19 December 1966. ADB is headquartered in Manila, Philippines. Aim: It aims to promote social and economic development in Asia. It assists its… Continue reading Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Vitamin B9
News: Nearly 41 per cent of urban adolescents in government schools across north India suffer from folate or vitamin B9 deficiency, which might be affecting their growth and development, according to a recent study by the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Vitamin B9 About Vitamin B9 Vitamin B9 is also known as Folate or… Continue reading Vitamin B9
Neolithic age
News: The Archaeological Survey of India recently discovered one of first rock grooves in Kanniyakumari district which were created during the neolithic age. Neolithic age About Neolithic age The term Neolithic has been derived from two Latin words. ‘Neo’ meaning New and ‘lithic’ meaning stone, hence Neolithic period is also known as New Stone Age.… Continue reading Neolithic age
Battery Aadhaar Initiative
News: Tata Elxsi, with partners like Tata Motors and IIT Kharagpur, introduced Battery Aadhaar to government stakeholders, aiming to provide batteries with secure digital identities for better traceability. Battery Aadhaar Initiative. About Battery Aadhaar Initiative It is a digital identification system for batteries, leveraging secure, blockchain-backed technologies to ensure full traceability throughout their lifecycle. Aim:… Continue reading Battery Aadhaar Initiative
