Amidst growing concerns over the security risks posed by a cyberattack known as “juice jacking,” the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a cautionary message to mobile phone users advising them against charging their devices using public ports.
Category: Science&Tech
Juice jacking
PSLV Integration Facility (PIF) and Trisonic Wind Tunnel
Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated three important space infrastructure projects worth around Rs 1800 crores. PSLV Integration Facility (PIF) Semi-cryogenics Integrated Engine and Stage Test facility’ Trisonic Wind Tunnel
India conducts first human clinical trial of gene therapy for haemophilia A (FVIII deficiency)
India has conducted the first human clinical trial of gene therapy for haemophilia A (FVIII deficiency) at Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore. About Hemophilia and Hemophilia A
Homosep Atom: India’s first septic tank/manhole cleaning robot
India’s first septic tank/manhole cleaning robot “Homosep Atom” is strengthening the swachhata abhiyan in different corners of the country. Key points
Garbhini-GA2
BRIC-THSTI Faridabad and IIT Madras researchers have developed an India-specific model Garbhini-GA2 to determine the age of a foetus in a pregnant woman in the second and third trimesters precisely. Key points
PM Modi announces 4 astronauts for Gaganyaan Mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 27 announced the names of the four astronauts, who would fly to low-Earth orbit as part of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Gaganyaan Mission.
Non-pollen palynomorphs (NPPs)
New research has developed a modern analogue for pollen and non-pollen palynomorphs (NPPs) of Kaziranga National Park that can help in the interpretation of the past vegetation and climate in a region.
Digital Fly by Wire Flight Control Computer (DFCC)
In a significant development towards Tejas Mk1A programme, the Digital Fly by Wire Flight Control Computer (DFCC) was integrated in prototype LSP7 and successfully flown on 19th Feb 2024. Digital fly-by-wire technology
CE20 cryogenic engine
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has accomplished a major milestone in the human rating of its CE20 cryogenic engine with completion of the final round of ground qualification tests.
Dermatomyositis
Recently a child artist, known for her role in the movie ‘Dangal,’ passed away. According to the media reports, she had been battling a rare inflammatory condition known as Dermatomyositis, which led to her passing.
MnBi2S4
Researchers have identified a unique mechanism of electric polarization via magnetic ordering in a novel mineral named “MnBi2S4”, which can be useful for energy efficient data storage.
ISRO successfully launches INSAT-3DS
The Indian Space Research organisation (ISRO) launched INSAT 3DS onboarding GSLV F14 on 17th February 2024 from the second launch pad at the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre Sriharikota. Key points
XGS-PON
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) and Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT-K) signed an agreement for ‘Developing Prototypes for 10-Gigabit-capable symmetric Passive Optical Network (i.e., XGS-PON) Optical Line Terminal (OLT) and Optical Network Unit (ONU).
Science for Women-A Technology and Innovation (SWATI) Portal
Principal Scientific Advisor Professor Ajay Kumar Sood on 11 February 2024 launched ‘Science for Women-A Technology and Innovation (SWATI) Portal in New Delhi’s Indian National Science Academy (INSA). Key Points
GitHub and Git
India is expected to overtake the US as the largest developer community on GitHub by 2027, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella said. GitHub Git