Digital Watermarking
OpenAI is working on an AI watermarking technique that could recognize AI generated content and prevent it from being used in fraudulent activities.
- Process of embedding a digital code (watermark) into a digital content like image, audio, or video.
- Significance – Helps in safeguarding copyright, integrity, ensuring the safety of digital works, protect intellectual property and combat piracy.
Floating Solar Project
SJVN Limited (Mini Ratna Schedule ‘A’ CPSU under Ministry of Power) has successfully commissioned the 90 MW Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project.
- State – Madhya Pradesh
- River – Narmada
- Involves installing solar panels on floating structures situated on water bodies such as lakes, reservoirs, and ponds.
- India have potential capacities of 280-300 GW in floating solar power.
Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud
Recent wildfires in US and Canada are so intense that they have created ‘Pyrocumulonimbus’ clouds.
- Formation – Occur when there is an extremely hot wildfire and volcanic eruptions.
- Intense heat from fire warms surrounding air which moves upward into atmosphere.
- As this hot air (carrying water vapour, smoke, and ash) rises, it expands and cools down.
- Once it is cool enough, water vapour condenses on ash, forming a grey or brown cloud (pyrocumulus cloud (fire cloud)).
- Can produce lighting, but they do not generate much rain.
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar
The central government announced the full list of the first-ever Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024 awardees.
- A new set of awards introduced by the Government of India in the field of Science, Technology, and Innovation.
- Objective – To recognize the notable and inspiring contributions made in various fields of science, technology, and innovation.
- Comprises 4 awards — Vigyan Ratna for lifetime achievement, Vigyan Shri for scientists of all ages, Vigyan Yuva for scientists under 45 years and Vigyan Team for collaborative research work
CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation)
CDSCO waives local clinical trials for new drugs approved in developed countries
- National regulatory authority responsible for approval of drugs, conduct of clinical trials, laying down the standards for drugs, etc.
- Works under – Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
- Formed under – Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940