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May
First “Black” In Space
- May 21, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google First “Black” In Space Ed Dwight, who was America’s first Black astronaut candidate, made a historic trip into space on May 19 with Jeff Bezos’s company, Blue Origin. This event was a big deal because it happened 60 years after he was first suggested for NASA’s astronaut […]
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May
The Dyson Sphere
- May 20, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google The Dyson Sphere A Dyson sphere is a hypothetical megastructure that encompasses a star and captures a large percentage of its solar power output. The concept is a thought experiment that attempts to imagine how a spacefaring civilization would meet its energy requirements once those requirements exceed what can be generated from the home planet’s resources alone. Because only a tiny […]
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May
IoT Enabled Wheelchair
- May 20, 2024
Blog By: Priyanka Rana IIITB Develops IoT-Enabled Wheelchair for Stroke Rehabilitation The IIIT Bangalore recently unveiled “XoRehab,” a new IoT-enabled wheelchair device that was made possible by the Centre for the Internet of Ethical Things and with help from several government and foreign groups. Specifically made to help stroke patients recover after surgery, this tool […]
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May
Type Of Cyberattacks And How To Prevent Them
- May 17, 2024
Type Of Cyberattack And How To Prevent Them Blog By: Priyanka Rana Cyberattacks are malicious attempts to compromise the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of information systems. They come in various forms, each with distinct characteristics and methods of prevention. Below are some common types of cyberattacks and strategies to prevent them: 1. Phishing Description: Phishing […]
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May
IndiaSkills Competition 2024
- May 16, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google IndiaSkills Competition 2024 The IndiaSkills Competition 2024, India’s largest skill competition, began today at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka. The four-day event will host over 900 students from 30+ states and Union Territories competing in 61 skills, both traditional and technology-focused. Participants, trained in various institutions, will showcase their skills […]
15
May
What is Risk Assessment?
- May 15, 2024
What is a risk assessment? Risk assessment is the process of identifying hazards that could negatively affect an organization’s ability to conduct business. These assessments help identify inherent business risks and prompt measures, processes and controls to reduce the impact of these risks on business operations. Risk assessments help ensure the health and safety of employees and […]
15
May
Operation Ex-Shakti 2024
- May 15, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google Operation Ex-Shakti 2024 India and France are set to conduct the 7th edition of the Joint Military Exercise ‘Shakti’ between May 13-26, 2024, in the Umroi region of Meghalaya. This version of the drill builds on the strong defense ties that have been gaining a lot of […]
13
May
The PARAS Telescope
- May 13, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google The PARAS Telescope PRL Advanced Radial-velocity Abu-sky Search, abbreviated PARAS, is a ground-based extrasolar planet search device. Based at 1.2m telescope is located at Mt. Abu, India. The project is funded by Physical Research Laboratory, India. The spectrograph works at a resolution of 67000. With the help of simultaneous calibration technique, PARAS has achieved an RV […]
11
May
What is Bluebugging?
- May 11, 2024
Blog By : Priyanka Rana What is Bluebugging? The rise of cybercrime has been a growing concern in many areas, including Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh. The district’s Superintendent of Police, Malika Garg, has urged people to take precautions to protect themselves from bluebugging attacks. What is Bluebugging? Bluebugging is a form of hacking that […]
09
May
The Moon Rail And Mars Transit Project
- May 09, 2024
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google The Moon Rail And Mars Transit Project NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) programme is pushing the boundaries of space exploration with projects that many might deem the stuff of science fiction. These initiatives aim to transform how we interact with space through groundbreaking technologies such as lunar […]
08
May
BSNL to Launch Indigenous 4G Nationwide in August 24
- May 08, 2024
Blog By: Priyanka Rana BSNL to Launch Indigenous 4G Nationwide in August 24 State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is set to deploy 4G services nationally starting August 2024, utilizing entirely home-grown technology. This initiative aligns with India’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” policy aimed at boosting domestic capability and reducing reliance on foreign technologies. BSNL has […]
04
May
Securing Your Ecosystem: 8 Essential Steps for Third-Party Risk Management
- May 04, 2024
Blog By: Priyanka Rana Securing Your Ecosystem: 8 Essential Steps for Third-Party Risk Management In today’s interconnected business environment, safeguarding against external threats is crucial. With the average company sharing sensitive information with hundreds of third-party vendors, the risks are significant. Here’s a comprehensive approach to assessing and managing third-party risks effectively. Understanding Third-Party Risk […]