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Despite new technologies, IMD continues to rely on weather balloons

Despite new technologies, IMD continues to rely on weather balloons

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Meteorologists releasing a weather balloon attached to an upper air sounding system to collect data leading to the forecast of the southwest monsoon at the IMD Met Centre, in Thiruvananthapuram | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran Even in an era of advanced satellites, radar systems and sophisticated computer models, the radiosonde attached to weather balloons continues to play a crucial role in weather forecasting. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has been launching hydrogen-filled weather balloons with radiosondes from its Thiruvananthapuram centre twice daily since 1956. According to Neetha K. Gopal, Director of IMD, Thiruvananthapuram, one of the most accurate methods for studying the atmosphere is the use of a radiosonde attached to a weather balloons. Attached to weather balloons, the instruments collect data on temperature, humidity and wind conditions at different altitudes, enabling meteorologists to create a vertical profile of the atmosphere. Ms. Gopal said that though weather balloons may appear to be older technology, the instruments attached to them are modern and highly efficient. The software they use today has undergone significant technological improvements over …

From Defence To Critical Technologies: List Of MoUs Signed By PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz | India News

From Defence To Critical Technologies: List Of MoUs Signed By PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz | India News

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Last Updated:January 12, 2026, 15:54 IST German Chancellor Friedrich Merz shared a car ride with PM Modi on his first visit to India as the two leaders underscored the growing warmth in India-Germany relations. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat. (PMO) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on his first visit to India. The two leaders held talks on bilateral ties, regional and global issues, and signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on several areas ranging from defence, critical and emerging technologies, to sustainable development. Speaking at a press conference, Merz said, “PM Modi invited me to visit his home state of Gujarat. I express my heartfelt gratitude for this gesture. It shows the deep ties between our countries and your personal friendship towards me. This city, in many ways, is the cradle of modern India, where Gandhi started his non-violent freedom struggle. Gujarat also has impressive economic dynamics.” Prime Minister Modi also emphasised the importance of close economic cooperation between India and …

A.P. CM tells officials to improve public service delivery by adopting technologies

A.P. CM tells officials to improve public service delivery by adopting technologies

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Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu tells the officials to launch the mobile app of AWARE at the earliest. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has instructed the officials to improve the delivery of citizen services, particularly by adopting advanced technologies. Addressing a review meeting on Real-Time Governance System (RTGS) on Monday (November 24, 2025), CM Naidu said the departments must embrace technology to achieve the stated goal. He directed that no works should be undertaken in rural areas without the public consent through the Grama Sabhas.  The Chief Minister also ordered that the Ministers and people’s representatives should undertake field visits to sort out the issues being raised by the people. He emphasised the importance of accountability in implementing the government schemes and rendering citizen services.  ​He insisted that the government departments should complete various works by giving priority to those not having financial implications.  “The mobile app of AWARE (Andhra Pradesh Weather Forecasting and Early Warning Research Centre) should be launched at the earliest with 42 features,” he …

Rajnath reviews functioning of DPSUs, calls for indigenisation of technologies

Rajnath reviews functioning of DPSUs, calls for indigenisation of technologies

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday carried out a comprehensive review of the functioning of the country’s defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs) and asked them to focus on swift indigenisation of critical technologies, research and development and quality enhancement. Defence minister Rajnath Singh releases a R&D Road Map manual of DPSUs during the inauguration of Defence PSU Bhavan, a state-of-the-art central facility at the World Trade Centre in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI) Singh also asked them to ensure timely deliveries of products and adopt a strategic approach to boost exports. The DPSUs were directed to define clear indigenisation and R&D road maps with measurable milestones to be presented at the next review meeting at a time the government is focused on boosting indigenisation in the defence manufacturing sector. “I assure you that wherever special intervention or assistance is required, it will be provided promptly by the government,” Singh said. The minister hailed the contribution of DPSUs during the four-day military clash between Indian and Pakistan in May under Operation Sindoor. “All our 16 DPSUs …

Knowledge Nugget | Understanding the Readiness for Frontier Technologies Index — A must-know for UPSC Exam

Knowledge Nugget | Understanding the Readiness for Frontier Technologies Index — A must-know for UPSC Exam

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Take a look at the essential events, concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today. (Relevance: The UPSC has previously asked questions on various indexes and emerging technologies. For example, in the UPSC CSE Prelims 2020, there were questions related to blockchain technology and artificial intelligence. Therefore, it becomes important to understand not only these technologies but also other frontier technologies for the UPSC exam.) Why in the news? The 2025 Technology and Innovation Report, issued by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), stated that India ranked 36th in 2024 on the ‘Readiness for Frontier Technologies’ index, improving its position from 48th in 2022. Story continues below this ad Key Takeaways : 1. In a world rapidly reshaped by AI and other frontier technologies, it is crucial for developing countries to prepare themselves for these new developments. In this context, a useful measure in assessing national preparedness to use, adopt, and adapt frontier technologies is the UNCTAD Frontier Technologies Readiness Index. 2. The ‘Readiness for Frontier …

Google’s Tensor G5 SoC May Use Imagination Technologies’ GPU to Power Pixel 10 Series

Google’s Tensor G5 SoC May Use Imagination Technologies’ GPU to Power Pixel 10 Series

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Google Pixel 10 series is rumoured to be in development as the successor to last year’s Pixel 9 lineup. Ahead of its anticipated debut, a report suggests that the company may leverage a graphics processing unit (GPU) developed by UK-based Imagination Technologies in the Tensor G5 SoC to power its purported smartphones. It could reportedly use DXT-48-1536 GPU which supports features such as scalable ray tracing, RISC-V firmware, and 2D dual-rate texturing. Google Pixel 10 Series GPU According to an Android Authority report, Yang Yanling, a postgraduate student, created a blog post to discuss the RISC-V and integration with Imagination GPU IP following the RISC-V Day Tokyo last month. The initial, unedited version of the text contained information about the processors using Imagination GPUs, with one of them being the in-development Tensor G5. The GPU developer itself shared the blog post although the text has since been edited to remove any references to the purported chip. However, screenshots suggest that Google could use Imagination Technologies’ DXT-48-1536 GPU. Introduced for premium handsets, this GPU can deliver ray tracing in …

NASA’s Space Station Research Aids Lunar Missions With Key Technologies

NASA’s Space Station Research Aids Lunar Missions With Key Technologies

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Scientific research aboard the International Space Station continues to contribute to lunar exploration, with recent experiments supporting advancements in space weather studies, navigation, and radiation-resistant computing. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission-1 successfully landed on the Moon on 2 March 2025, carrying three experiments influenced by space station research. These include the Lunar Environment Heliospheric X-ray Imager (LEXI), the Radiation Tolerant Computer System (RadPC), and the Lunar Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Receiver Experiment (LuGRE). Insights from these investigations are expected to enhance future Moon missions by improving technology resilience and space-based navigation. X-ray Studies Enhance Understanding of Space Weather According to reports, LEXI has been designed to study Earth’s magnetosphere and its interaction with solar wind. The instrument, which operates similarly to the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) mounted on the International Space Station, has been calibrated using the same X-ray star. By analysing X-rays emitted from Earth’s upper atmosphere, LEXI is expected to provide valuable data on space weather effects, which could assist in protecting future lunar infrastructure. Radiation-Tolerant Computing Technology Tested on …

‘Indians Second To None In Using AI, New Technologies’: PM Modi In Mann Ki Baat

‘Indians Second To None In Using AI, New Technologies’: PM Modi In Mann Ki Baat

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Last Updated:February 23, 2025, 11:39 IST Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi also highlighted the example of Thodasam Kailash, a government schoolteacher in Telangana’s Adilabad, who has been trying to preserve tribal languages with the help of AI. PM Narendra Modi acknowledged the role of AI in shaping society. (PTI) During his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid a specific emphasis on Artificial Intelligence by recalling his visit to Paris to co-chair the AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron, adding that Indians are “second to none” in using new technologies. “Recently, I visited Paris to participate in a big AI conference. There, the world greatly appreciated India’s progress in this sector. We can also see examples of how the people of our country are using AI in different ways today.” While addressing the AI Action Summit on February 11, PM Modi made a strong case for collective global efforts to establish governance and standards for artificial intelligence to uphold shared values and address risks. The prime minister further …

Beyond mobile PLI: Can Dixon Technologies find the next growth driver? | Smart Stocks News

Beyond mobile PLI: Can Dixon Technologies find the next growth driver? | Smart Stocks News

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The recent debut of DeepSeek jolted global tech markets, causing a sharp decline in US tech stocks, from Nvidia to AMD, and wiping out billions of dollars in market value. In India, Dixon Technologies, a key electronic manufacturing services company, too felt the tremors, with its share price falling 5.3% on January 28, extending its January descent to 20.8%. It underperformed the Nifty 50 Index, which fell 5% during the same period. The paradox situation While Dixon Technologies stock fell over 5% because of the DeepSeek shockwave, the stock has shown a seasonal downtrend in January over the last three years, falling 10.5% in January 2024, 31% in January 2023, and 38% in 2022. The 2022 downturn lasted from January to May as the global tech bubble burst. Story continues below this ad January descent comes as Dixon Technologies’ December quarter is seasonally weak. The company reports a sequential decline in revenue following a peak in the September quarter. In Q3FY25, its revenue fell 9.4% sequentially to Rs 10,453.68 crore, and net profit fell 47.5% …

Top 8 Software Development Technologies to Consider in 2025

Top 8 Software Development Technologies to Consider in 2025

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Software development is a dynamic field where programming languages, frameworks, and technologies may live and die within a few years, and job market needs constantly change. However, developers remain among the most in-demand tech professionals, and learning the right programming languages and other skills can help you find a high-paying job in the field. A report from Pluralsight identified the most popular software development technologies of the past year, along with those with the most growth. The most popular software development technologies in 2025 Here are the top 10 most popular software development technologies in 2025, according to the report: AI Agents and LangChain RAG and Agentic RAG Python AWS and Azure Kubernetes and Docker Angular, React, and Blazor SQL Linux SEE: Python is today’s most popular programming language, according to the TIOBE Programming Community index. “We predict in 2025 the biggest disrupter to tech in general will be the adoption of AI agents,” wrote Adam Ipsen, lead content strategist at Pluralsight. The LangChain software framework can be used to create and direct those agents. …