Day: March 6, 2025

Washington: Microsoft has introduced the world’s first quantum chip, ‘Majorana,’ marking a significant advancement in quantum computing. Unlike traditional quantum chips, Majorana is designed to be highly scalable, capable of supporting millions of qubits. Microsoft claims that this breakthrough could revolutionize the tech sector by offering a more reliable and efficient quantum computing solution. What Makes Majorana-1 Special? Majorana-1 is Microsoft’s first quantum processor based on a new class of materials called topoconductors. Unlike conventional quantum chips that rely on electrons, Majorana-1 leverages unique materials and particles, significantly reducing computational…

Washington: NASA is poised to achieve another significant milestone as its Athena lunar lander prepares to touch down on the Moon’s south pole. The mission, developed by the Houston-based private company Intuitive Machines, aims to land near the Mons Mouton region, a site distinct from the ‘Shiv Shakti’ landing location of India’s Chandrayaan-3, which successfully landed in August 2023. Mission Overview Athena was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on February 26, 2025, and successfully entered lunar orbit earlier this week. Intuitive Machines confirmed that the landing attempt is…

Ukraine-UK Agreement: British PM Announces Significant Support London: Following a heated debate with former U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been receiving substantial support from European nations. In a significant development, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a major aid package for Ukraine. Key Announcements by the British PM Prime Minister Starmer declared that Britain would allow Kyiv to utilize £1.6 billion ($2 billion) from British export finance to purchase more than 5,000 air defense missiles. This agreement is expected to not only strengthen Ukraine’s defense…

Canberra: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan was warmly received in Canberra by Admiral David Johnston AC RAN, Australia’s Chief of Defence Force. This visit marks a significant milestone in the growing defense cooperation between India and Australia. Strengthening Defense Collaboration Admiral Johnston reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to collaborating closely with India to advance regional stability and security. The discussions during General Chauhan’s visit centered on enhancing interoperability, strengthening people-to-people relations, and expanding cooperation with key strategic partners. The Australian government emphasized that these talks are an essential step…