IIT Ropar Unveils New Bluetooth System

The Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub (AWaDH) at IIT Ropar revealed a new Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Gateway and Node System, which is part of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), funded by the Government of India. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

National Mission on Cultural Mapping

The National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) aims to document India’s cultural heritage and focus on rural traditions, including Thongjao’s pottery. The mission promotes local cultures and connects artisans to broader audiences. In the village of Thongjao, Manipur, pottery is ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

IPBES UN Biodiversity Conference

The 11th meeting of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) commenced in Namibia on December 10, 2024. Over 850 scientists and representatives from more than 150 countries are in attendance, aiming to address the global biodiversity ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UN Champions of the Earth 2024 Announced

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently honoured six individuals and initiatives as Champions of the Earth for 2024, marking their contributions to environmental protection and sustainability. Madhav Gadgil’s Recognition Madhav Gadgil, an esteemed ecologist from India, received the Lifetime ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UNESCO Alerts: Rising Ocean Temperatures Threaten Marine Life

A recent UNESCO report marks the risks faced by fish species in tropical and subtropical regions. If greenhouse gas emissions continue at current levels, temperatures may rise by 4.4°C by the century’s end, termed SSP 8.5, which could push many ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Google Unveils Revolutionary Quantum Chip ‘Willow’

Google has launched its latest quantum chip, Willow, an advancement in quantum computing technology. Willow can solve complex problems in mere minutes and in contrast, the fastest supercomputer would take an unfathomable 10 septillion years for the same task, showcasing ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Innovative Hydrogen Fuel Production Using Water and Sunlight

Researchers in Japan have made strides in hydrogen fuel production, which utilizes water and sunlight and employs a special reactor with photocatalytic sheets, to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. This innovation aims to create renewable hydrogen fuel and ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Moths Hear Plant Sounds to choose Egg-Laying Spot: New Study

Recent research reveals that moths can hear sounds produced by plants, conducted by a team of 17 Israeli researchers, was published last month. It explores how female moths use plant sounds to determine where to lay their eggs. The findings ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs