Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google The Grok Chatbot Grok is a generative AI chatbot developed by xAI, a company founded by Elon Musk. xAI announced that it had made Grok open source, fulfilling a promise made by Musk a week ago. The decision to open source Grok came after Musk filed a […]
Blog By: Priyanka Rana ‘Station Shiv Shakti’: Chandrayaan-3’s Landing Site The International Astronomical Union (IAU) approved the name ‘Station Shiv Shakti’ for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander on the Moon. This decision follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement on August 26, 2023, where he declared that the landing site would be named ‘Shiva […]
Blog By: Priyanka Rana What are Small Language Models (SLMs)? In the world of artificial intelligence, the prevailing notion has been that larger language models, with their vast number of parameters and extensive training data, are the key to unlocking more advanced and capable AI systems. However, the emergence of small language models (SLMs) is […]
Blog By: Priyanka Rana Satellite-Based Toll Collection System in India Recently, Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced plans to introduce a satellite-based toll collection system for the country’s highways. This innovative system aims to charge tolls based on the distance travelled by vehicles, directly deducting the amount from users’ bank accounts. […]
Blog By: Priyanka Rana What are Meme Coins? Meme coins are a unique category of cryptocurrencies that have gained significant popularity in the digital currency space. These coins trace their origin to the growth of meme culture on the internet and are often characterized by their lighthearted and comedic nature. Definition and Characteristics Meme coins, […]
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google POEM-3 : PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved another milestone with the successful re-entry of the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) into the Earth’s atmosphere, leaving no debris in orbit. The PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission, which took place on January 1, 2024, has demonstrated […]
Blog By: Priyanka Rana Forecasting the Future: Cybersecurity Trends and Challenges Expected by 2031 As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, so too do the threats in cyberspace. With the exponential growth of interconnected devices, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), and the increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, the landscape of cybersecurity is rapidly evolving. By […]
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google The Honorary Knighthood : The Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) Award Bharti Enterprises founder and chairman, Sunil Bharti Mittal has become the first Indian citizen to be awarded Honorary Knighthood, the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the […]
Blog By: Priyanka Rana BhashaNet Portal The BhashaNet portal, a joint initiative by the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), was unveiled at the upcoming Universal Acceptance (UA) Day event on March 21, 2024. This launch marks a significant step towards promoting digital inclusion and linguistic […]
Blog By: Priyanka Rana RBI State of the Economy Report (March 2024) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its ‘State of the Economy’ report in March 2024, providing insights into the country’s economic performance and outlook. The report, authored by RBI staffers, including Deputy Governor M D Patra, highlighted the need for monetary policy […]
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google India’s First Indigeneous Hydrogen Fuel Cell- FERRY Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell Ferry recently at Kochi Harbor in Kerala. The 24-meter vessel, built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), marks a major advancement in sustainable transportation for the country. Vessel Details Named […]
Blog Credit: Trupti Thakur Image Courtesy: Google The Very Short Range Air Defence System- VSHORADS The Very Short Range Air Defence System, or VSHORADS, is a fourth-generation, man-portable air-defence system (MANPADS) developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), a research lab under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), located in Hyderabad. Multiple DRDO laboratories along with Indian Industry Partners are participating in the project. It is designed […]