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Google has launched Gemini AI practice tests for JEE Main students in India. Aspirants can take mock exams directly on the Gemini chatbot and get instant scores and feedback. Partnering with PhysicsWallah and Careers360, Google aims to offer accurate exam-level practice, study plans, and AI-based learning support.
US chipmaker Nvidia reportedly aided China’s DeepSeek in developing AI models later used by the Chinese military, according to a House committee chairman. DeepSeek’s AI, launched last year, rivaled top US models despite limited computing resources, raising concerns that China could close the AI gap despite US restrictions on high-powered chip sales.
Adobe and Bharti Airtel partnered to offer a 1yr free Adobe Express subscription to all Airtel users, including prepaid, postpaid, Xstream, and DTH subscribers. Valued at around ₹4,000, the AI-powered content platform can be accessed via the Airtel Thanks app without a credit card, empowering millions of Indians to create and share content easily.
A lawsuit filed in a US court claims WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption is only for name’s sake. International users allege that Meta secretly accesses private chats. The 51-page case filed in San Francisco says Meta engineers can easily read users’ personal messages, raising serious concerns about WhatsApp’s privacy and data security.
➢International Reducing CO₂ Emissions Day, ➢National Pediatrician Day, ➢1865: Birth of nationalist freedom leader Lala Lajpat Rai, ➢1920: Birth of director B. Vitthalacharya, ➢1925: Birth of nuclear scientist Dr. Raja Ramanna, ➢1986: Birthday of heroine Shruti Haasan, ➢2014: Death of theatre artist Beeram Mastan Rao, and ➢2022: Death of poet Endluri Sudhakar.
The black box will be crucial in uncovering the exact cause of the recent Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s plane crash. The device records around 80 technical parameters, including aircraft speed, fuel levels, and other operational data. It also captures cockpit audio, pilot communications, and control center instructions.
Microsoft introduced its second-generation AI chip, Maia 200, along with software tools targeting Nvidia’s developer advantage. The chip is now online in an Iowa data center, with plans for Arizona. Major cloud firms, including Amazon, are producing in-house AI chips, increasingly competing with Nvidia and closing software gaps for clients like Meta.
International WhatsApp users filed a San Francisco lawsuit, claiming Meta can read private messages. They labeled the security feature a “sham” and seek damages. Meta responded by calling the allegations “false and absurd,” denying any ability to access users’ encrypted conversations and defending the integrity of its privacy.
➢Republic Day of India, ➢National Spouse Day, ➢Auckland Anniversary Day, ➢1957: Jammu and Kashmir state formed, ➢1957: Birth of former Indian cricketer Shivlal Yadav, ➢1968: Birthday of film actor Ravi Teja, ➢1986: Birthday of Tollywood hero Navdeep, ➢2001 Earthquake in Gujarat: 20,000+ people died, and ➢2010: Death of film actor Gummadi Venkateswara Rao.
India invited European Union leaders to the 77th Republic Day celebrations to highlight strengthening strategic, economic, and diplomatic ties with Europe. The presence of European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reflects India’s focus on multilateral cooperation and shared democratic values.
Apple’s iPhone 16e price drops during the Republic Day sale on Croma. The 128GB model now costs Rs 52,390, and with an ICICI Bank card discount, the effective price is Rs 48,390. It features a 6.1-inch OLED display, A18 Bionic chip, 48MP rear and 12MP front cameras, 5G, iOS 18, and multiple storage options.
Motorola Signature, priced from ₹59,999, offers a premium build, advanced triple 50MP cameras, 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, and lighter 186g design. OnePlus 15R, starting at ₹47,999, features a larger 7,400mAh battery, solid performance, and longer software support. Choose based on camera and design versus battery life and affordability.
As India marks its 77th Republic Day, digital tools are changing daily life. UPI enables fast, safe payments; Aadhaar ensures welfare reaches the right people; DigiLocker stores documents securely; UMANG provides access to government services in one app. These initiatives promote transparency, convenience, and citizen empowerment across India.
Ahead of the Republic Day parade, defence expert Dr Rajiv Narang says India has moved from arms importer to designer, with strengths in missiles, rockets, drones and AI-enabled systems. Indigenous projects like BrahMos, Pinaka and LCA show progress, though true self-reliance still needs engines, sensors, testing infrastructure and faster R&D to match global leaders.
➢World Leprosy Day, ➢National Tourism Day, ➢National Voters’ Day, ➢National Irish Coffee Day, ➢2026: Ratha Saptami festival, ➢1918: Birth of the famous Telugu poet Kondaveeti Venkatakavi, ➢1950: The post of Governor General of India was officially abolished, and ➢1971: Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state.