Cambridge Study Shows ‘Third Thumb’ Boosts Productivity, Efficiency

Scientists at Cambridge University were the first to show that a robotic “third thumb” can help people be more efficient and productive. The prosthetic, which is made to be simple to handle and use, adds a thumb to the hand. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Telangana Marks Decade Since Formation from Andhra Pradesh

Telangana Formation Day on June 2, which marks ten years since India’s newest state was formed from Andhra Pradesh. The Congress-led UPA government made it easier for the state to form by passing the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. The 2023 ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Chinese Spacecraft Lands on Moon’s Far Side for Samples

A Chinese spacecraft made a major landing on the far side of the moon, which has not been explored as much as the near side. It was confirmed by the China National Space Administration that the module did indeed land ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Fern’s Genome 50 Times Larger Than Human’s

Researchers have found the biggest genome ever found in the fork fern Tmesipteris oblanceolata, which grows in New Caledonia and nearby islands. Its genome is 7% bigger than the oldest record holder, the Paris japonica, and more than 50 times ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: June 2-3, 2024

1. Recently, which medical institution has won the 2024 Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion by WHO? [A] NIMHANS, Bengaluru[B] KGMU, Lucknow[C] AIIMS, Delhi[D] CMC, Vellore Show Answer Correct Answer: A [NIMHANS, Bengaluru] Notes:The National Institute of Mental Health & ..

NASA, ESA Develop Standardized Lunar Time System

Under the Artemis program, NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are working together to set up a regular time system for the moon. The goal of this new idea is to help people go back to the Moon soon, ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India Endures Second-Hottest Year on Record in 2023

India’s temperatures rose incredibly quickly in 2023, making it the second-hottest year on record since records started 122 years ago. All four seasons, including winter and summer, had unusually high temperatures during this time. Record-Breaking Temperatures Across the Nation A ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Edu for Universities

OpenAI recently announced the release of ChatGPT Edu, a more advanced version of its AI-powered robot designed to work in school settings. Their newest technology, GPT-4o, is at the heart of this project, which started on May 30. Its goal ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs