TIT BITS :
1. Project Strawberry:
Formerly known as Project Q* (Q-star), this secretive project is now codenamed
Project Strawberry. It is designed to feature autonomous Internet research and
enhance AI reasoning capabilities, pushing towards the creation of Artificial
General Intelligence (AGI) — AI with human-like cognitive abilities.
2.The
World Bank has revised India’s growth forecast to 7%,
reflecting the country’s economic resilience amid global challenges.This
positive outlook is driven by strong performance in manufacturing and
significant public investment. The revised forecast aligns with projections
from the IMF and ADB for FY 24/25
3.A
scientific study proposes a new explanation for the formation of gold nuggets in quartz veins. The study
suggests that piezoelectric reactions triggered by seismic waves play a crucial
role in the deposition of gold onto the quartz crystals.
4.Indian
Railways has floated tenders worth over ₹2,200 crore for the Kavach train collision avoidance system
across multiple states. The system, which uses radio frequency
identification technology, alerts pilots to red signals and applies automatic
brakes if necessary. Railways plans to install Kavach on 10,000 locomotives and
cover over 68,000 route kilometres. The government aims to complete the
installation of Kavach on 9,000 route kilometres by the end of this year.