Context: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of the US has started the Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Standardisation Project. About the Project: The project would allow companies to have the proper encryption algorithms in place throughout the organization to defend against the quantum computer attacks. The Read More
Context: Recently, ‘India AI,’ and Meta India signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote collaboration in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. MoU Between ‘India AI’ and Meta India: Objective: To foster collaboration and cooperation between ‘India AI’ and Meta India in the field of Artificial Read More
Context Recently, scientist has developed a new technology named ‘RoboMapper’ which have been able to develop alloys with ‘perovskites materials’ that can improve solar cells. About the Technology: The RoboMapper is able to develop alloys with perovskites materials that can do material testing in a more efficient and sustainable manner. Read More
Context: Indian Council of Medical Research’s National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) has found evidence of the Nipah virus circulation in the bat population across nine states and one Union Territory. About Nipah Virus: The first outbreaks of the Nipah virus among humans was reported from Malaysia Read More
Context Chinese tech giants are on course to spend 15 billion dollars, on AI projects this year alone, a rise of nearly 50% in just two years. Artificial Intelligence and China’s stance: China has been consistently building an ecosystem to fuel its ambition Read More
Context: Gujarat’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) signed a MoU with One Web India Communications Pvt Ltd to establish India’s first ‘satellite network portal site’ in Mehsana, Gujarat. About One Web: It is a UK-based global communication network powered from space, enabling connectivity for governments, Read More
Context: Recently, the primary patent of Janssen Pharmaceuticals, over bedaquiline expired. As a result, Indian manufacturers will now be able to supply generic versions of bedaquiline. About Bedaquiline: Bedaquiline is a medication used in the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). It is an antibiotic that targets the bacteria responsible for TB and Read More
Context Recently, Johnson & Johnson’s patent expired on ‘Drug Bedaquiline- a medicine for drug-resistant TB’. This long-awaited expiry will allow generic manufacturers to supply the drug. Also, the Indian Patent Office rejected U.S. pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) attempt for Evergreening of Patent on manufacturing of the anti-tuberculosis drug Bedaquiline in India beyond July Read More
Context: For the first time, scientists have witnessed metal fragments demonstrating a remarkable self-healing capability. As these fragments cracked, they spontaneously fused back together without any human intervention. More about the news: Self-healing structures: This inherent ability could be engineered into metals, leading Read More
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched several new technological initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to empower farmers and streamlining the operations. YES-TECH Manual: It is a comprehensive guide developed after extensive testing and piloting in 100 districts of India. It Read More