Category: Science & Technology

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses
Most avian flu outbreaks in India reported from post-monsoon to pre-summer season: study.

Generative (Gen) AI
Building on its search and AI experience, Google rolled a new experiment in India for people to experience Gen AI in Google Search.
Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS)
Debate on how the government is planning to implement Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS).
Moon’s South Pole
Chandrayaan-3 has created history by landing near the little-explored south pole of the Moon.
Food Fortification
Union Food Ministry decided to complete the third phase of universalisation of distribution of fortified rice before March 2024. The Ministry also organised a one-day National Seminar on Rice Fortification.

International Lunar Research Station (ILRS)
Failure of Russia’s Luna-25 has brought in the discussion about International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) which is a collaborative project of Russia and China.

Acoustic Side Channel Attacks
Acoustic Side Channel Attacks are increasing – use of AI deep learning can now be used to crack passwords by analysing keyboard strokes
Ambrosia Beetle and Vehicle Fires
Kerala has launched a study on the suspected role of ambrosia beetle behind bore mark on a vehicle fuel pipe causing automobile fire.

Quantum Computer – Terms in news
Article on Hindu about Quantum gates – the Devices that translate quantum effects to computing awesomeness

3D Printing
India’s first 3D printed post office is now open for business in Bengaluru.