Category: ICT
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
Release of Financial Stability Board (FSB)’s report on Multifunction Crypto-asset Intermediaries (MCIs).
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
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
Article in The Hindu – Fibre optic cables: its origins, working and different functions.
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 (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…
Bletchley Declaration
“Bletchley Declaration,” recognized as the world’s first agreement on Artificial Intelligence (AI), was signed at the UK AI Safety Summit.
Satellite Internet
Reliance Jio successfully demonstrated India’s first satellite-based gigabit internet service.
Kavach: Automatic Train Protection System
Two trains collided on the Howrah-Chennai line in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh.
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.
SIM card
Understanding the components of a SIM card, its functions and working | Building blocks | The Hindu