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Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology | National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

For payment apps, NPCI began deployment of ‘UPI Tap and Pay’ facility which utilises near-field communication (NFC) technology.

Multifunction Crypto-asset Intermediaries
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Multifunction Crypto-asset Intermediaries

Release of Financial Stability Board (FSB)’s report on Multifunction Crypto-asset Intermediaries (MCIs).

1000-qubit quantum chip – Condor
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1000-qubit quantum chip – Condor

IBM released first-ever 1,000-qubit quantum chip named Condor has superconducting qubits arranged in a honeycomb pattern.

Web3
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Web3

The report titled “Unlocking the Web3 Potential: India’s Journey from a Talent Exporter to a Product Powerhouse” was recently released by Primus Partners Pvt Ltd (Primus) – a management consulting services provider.

Fibre Optic Cables
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Fibre Optic Cables

Article in The Hindu – Fibre optic cables: its origins, working and different functions.

GDPIR | SIF
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Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository | Social Impact Fund

Prime Minister of India announced the launch of Global Digital Public Infrastructure Repository (GDPIR) and Social Impact Fund (SIF).

Cell Broadcast Alert System
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Cell Broadcast Alert System (CBAS) | National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

Context: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)’s Cell Broadcast Alert System (CBAS) has been tested in recent weeks to send…

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Bletchley Declaration

“Bletchley Declaration,” recognized as the world’s first agreement on Artificial Intelligence (AI), was signed at the UK AI Safety Summit.

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Satellite Internet

Reliance Jio successfully demonstrated India’s first satellite-based gigabit internet service.

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Kavach: Automatic Train Protection System

Two trains collided on the Howrah-Chennai line in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh.

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DNA, face matching systems at police stations

More than a year after the Criminal Procedure Identification Act was passed by Parliament, the Centre is all set to roll out “DNA and face-matching” systems at 1,300 police stations across the country.

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SIM card

Understanding the components of a SIM card, its functions and working | Building blocks | The Hindu