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Current Affairs Quiz: 12th February 2025

1.       Where will the next AI Summit be held? a)       UK b)      UAE c)       USA d)      India 2.       Who recently won the National Snooker Championship title? (a) Brijesh Damani (b) Pankaj Advani (c) Rahul Banerjee (d) None of the above 3.       Who won the men's singles title at Chennai Open 2025 Tennis recently? (a) Rohan Bopanna (b) Kyrian Jacquet (c) Elias Ymer (d) None of the above 4.       Where is the 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum being held? (a) New Delhi (b) Dhaka (c) Dubai (d) Manila 5.       Who became the first Indian to score 4,000 international runs against England? (a) Rohit Sharma (b) Virat Kohli (c) Suryakumar Yadav (d) Rishabh Pant Answers: (d) India During the AI Action Summit in Paris, co...

Today In News: 13/02/2025

 Scientists discover ‘Einstein ring’ around nearby galaxy: What it is, its significance New immigration bill puts the onus on universities, hospitals Implications of the AI Diffusion Framework Aero India 2025: ‘Army has to evolve new concepts to align itself with emerging trends’

First LCA-Mk2 prototype likely to roll out by end of year, AMCA by early 2027

AMCA will be certified by 2032 and ‘plan for induction in the IAF will be 2034’, says official; five prototypes are planned for development and testing while four aircraft would be manufactured per year initially before production is ramped up, he further says Read the full article at:  https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/first-lca-mk2-prototype-likely-to-roll-out-by-end-of-year-amca-by-early-2027/article69203857.ece

Today In News: 12/02/2025

 Can AI development truly be inclusive & sustainable after the Paris Summit? UGC drops CARE list of journals, introduces new guidelines for Research publications Narendra Modi Writes: India will ensure that the AI future is for good, and for all IIT Madras and ISRO Unveil IRIS, India’s First Aerospace-Grade Semiconductor

India's first Drone Centre of Excellence established in Odisha to empower tribal youth and women

The centre creates pathways for employment by facilitating placements through IG Drones’ expertise and partnerships with the National Skill Development Corporation. India’s first-ever Drone Centres of Excellence (CoEs) was established in Odisha. Under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY), Member of Parliament Sujeet Kumar established the initiative in partnership with drone technology company IG Drones.  Read the full article at:  https://www.educationtimes.com/article/newsroom/99737612/india-s-first-drone-centre-of-excellence-established-in-odisha-to-empower-tribal-youth-and-women

IIT Madras and ISRO develop first Indigenous aerospace quality semiconductor chip

The chip is a general-purpose microprocessor that can be used for the computing needs of space technology at ISRO Under a joint effort with the ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU), Thiruvananthapuram, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has developed the country’s first indigenously designed microprocessor chip. This chip can be embedded into systems such as laptops, desktops, and mobile phones, including computing applications for space technology at ISRO. Read the full article at:  https://www.educationtimes.com/article/newsroom/99737614/iit-madras-and-isro-develop-first-indigenous-aerospace-quality-semiconductor-chip

IIT Delhi alumni launches PiFy, WhatsApp-based, AI-powered education tool for resolving academic doubts

The tool's AI is designed to cater to a wide range of academic needs, covering all subjects, competitive exams, and regional languages. To provide instant academic support and benefit those who may hesitate to seek help in traditional classrooms, IIT Delhi alumni have created PiFy, India’s first WhatsApp-based AI software for students, offering innovative and affordable educational support. Read the full article at:  https://www.educationtimes.com/article/newsroom/99737615/iit-delhi-alumni-launches-pify-whatsapp-based-ai-powered-education-tool-for-resolving-academic-doubts