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Hyderabad-based space tech startup Dhruva Space creates a history It became the first privately-owned Indian firm to build satellites Its two satellites -Thybolt-1 and Thybolt-2- were launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota PSLV-C54 carried the satellites that weigh about 1.45 kg The launch was facilitated by Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) The indigenously-developed nanosatellites were built at low cost They would enhance amateur radio communications They can be used for disaster management and low bit-rate applications of STEM They are also useful in monitoring soil and crop quality and identifying pipeline leakages
Twitter CEO Elon Musk is mulling over a new idea He may produce ‘alternative smartphones’ if needed The smartphone would compete with Apple and Android devices The whole idea started with a Twitter thread One user tweeted, “If Apple & Google boot Twitter from their app stores, @elonmusk should produce his own smartphone.” Musk replied: “I certainly hope it does not come to that, but, yes, if there is no other choice, I will make an alternative phone.” The post received mixed comments One user said it would revolutionise the smartphone industry Another one said perhaps the idea is already in the works One has to wait and watch to see what Musk has in his mind
ISRO successfully launched PSLV-C54 carrying nine satellites There were one EOS-06 satellite and eight nano-satellites EOS-06 is the third-generation satellite in the Oceansat series It will observe ocean colour data, sea surface temperature, wind vector data etc… These can be used for climatic and meteorological applications EOS-06 also supports value-added products They include fishing zone, SST and wind speed, and land-based geophysical parameters The EOS-06 was separated in Orbit-1 It also launched nano satellites India-Bhutan Sat, Anand, Astrocast (4 numbers-USA) and Thybolt (2 numbers) It was ISRO’s last PSLV launch of the year 2022
A Bengaluru-based electric vehicle start-up called Ultraviolette Automotive unveiled its first electric motorcycle. The brand-new Ultraviolette F77 has been introduced in India with an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 3.80 lakh. It is available in three variations, one of which is a limited-edition model. According to the company, the limited-edition Ultraviolette F77 sold out of all 77 pieces in just two hours. Priced at Rs. 5.50 lakh, ex-showroom, the Ultraviolette F77 e-motorcycle is a limited edition model. It offers more power and a bigger battery pack than other models for the extra cost. The Recon and Limited Edition versions of…
The go-to short-video app for entertainers, PlatfomTM, has been released in collaboration with Jio Platforms Limited, Creativeland Asia, and Rolling Stone India. With a built-in environment for organic growth and sustainable monetization, it is positioned to be the ideal destination for star entertainers. It serves as the social hub for all cultural producers, including musicians, actresses, comedians, dancers, and fashion designers. PlatfomTM is powered by the technological foundation of Jio Platforms Limited, which also powers platforms for Jio Media, Jio Entertainment, and Jio Digital Apps. Jio Platforms Limited is the driving force behind the meteoric rise of India’s top telecom…
Campaign Themes The following topics will be highlighted by the campaign “Inclusys – Inclusion matters with togetherness”: The Ideathon (IDEA CONTEST) Prize Money Selected concepts would receive support for implementation as part of the social entrepreneurship and inclusion initiatives of the Inclusys Org Foundation. Ideathon Participation Last Date: 30th November 2022 Participants may use the Google Form below to submit their ideas https://bit.ly/worlddisabilitydaykeralaideathon
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At GITEX, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) displayed robots capable of inspecting electrical cables. Mwafaq robots are exceptional in that they can reduce the cost and time of maintenance.These four-legged spot robots are used by DEWA to inspect high-voltage cable connections and find defects. It can be used safely to find water pipe breaks, carry out security and surveillance patrols, and make sure that construction projects are placed in difficult-to-reach locations. Cameras with various angles are among the specifications.
New features include Leatherette upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, auto headlamps, and cruise control are also added to the Tigor.ev. Tata Tigor EV also delivers a more technologically advanced driving experience.
As the World Cup 2022 unfolds in Qatar, garnering football fans from across the globe, it is a time for the host country to show its mettle to the world beyond oil and gas. It is the first time a Middle Eastern nation is hosting this mega sports event. And, it is expected that the World Cup would contribute more than $20 billion to Qatar’s economy. The country has already witnessed $billion in foreign inflows. The Qatar Exchange has been performing well since the beginning of this year except for a fall after April. All because of the World Cup.…