Author: Prof RS Sengar
Every year, humans produce 300 million tonnes of plastic waste, including 11 million tonnes of plastic waste that eventually winds up in the oceans. In fact, by 2050, there could be more plastics than fish in the ocean. Most plastics never disappear; instead, they become smaller, with particles being swallowed by fish and eventually consumed by humans in their food and tap water, according to a UN report of 2022. India has 174,000 units of fishing gear in operation, of which 154,008 units are gillnets/ driftnets and 7,285 units are traps while the remaining are fishing lines. Of these, 15,276…
The rise of Artificial Intelligence in the digital era has led to remarkable advancements, but it has also given rise to some concerning technological developments. Among these, Deepfake AI has emerged as a captivating and contentious concept, drawing considerable attention in recent times. Deepfakes were first created as advanced tools with the ability to imitate human expressions, voice tones, and even writing styles. The idea originated in the 1990s when researchers started experimenting around with computer-generated imagery to make life-like digital characters. Deepfake AI represents a powerful combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and image processing techniques, capable of…
It was 1901, when the first semiconductor device, called ‘Cat’s whisker’ was invented by prominent Indian scientist Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose. Building on this rich legacy, India is moving ahead for a transformative journey in the semiconductor industry. The foundation laid by Acharya Bose’s work has ignited a spark that is now evolving into a full-fledged flame of technological advancement. With a growing emphasis on innovation, research, and development, India is becoming a hotspot for semiconductor manufacturing. As our lives become more reliant on technology, semiconductors have become the essential foundation of the modern world. These tiny chips do a…