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VIT bags Best Education Achiever award at Institute of Engineers annual functionedit
The Institution of Engineers (IE) Nagpur Local centre, Nagpur had organized its Annual Function at V.M.Dokras Hall. During the meet Dr.Sanjay S Uttarwar, Principal, Vidarbha Institute of Technology had been felicitated for getting “Best Education Achiever Award – 2018” for his glorious work in Academics & Social Activities from Integrated Chamber of Commerce & Industries, New Delhi in the presence of Central Govt. Minister.
The Institution of EngineersIndustry News: Information and Communications
IT, infra sectors key to India’s growth to $10 trillion economy: Reportedit
India’s information technology and infrastructure sectors will be central to its journey of becoming a USD 10-trillion economy by 2030, according to a new report released in London.
InfrastructureITWill Robots eat your job in future? No. Here’s whyedit
Automation has been happening for centuries—machine tools, steam shovels, word processors, street sweepers—as some jobs get automated, others will be created to take their place.
RoboticsWhy govts need to support workers during their transition to automationedit
We are living in an age of insecurity, with the values of the global liberal order under fire despite the progress they’ve delivered for the vast majority of people. The rise of populism in politics, fears over slowing economic progress in advanced economies, and worsening prospects for future generations, as well as mounting evidence of declining subjective well-being and trust in many countries, are all expressions of this. Those who don’t feel they’ve benefited from the current order are understandably agitating to change it.
Automation5G: How It Will Change The Network World?edit
The exponential advancement in the telecommunications trajectory is entering it next paradigm shift with 5G technologies. From the 1G analog phones; human have pushed ahead with the mobile revolution through 2G, 3G, and the current 4G standards. The decade-old fourth generation has exploded into our consciousness with high-speed internet at 100 kbps with information, entertainment and connectivity at our fingertips.
5GIoTPredicting The Future Of Internet Of Things (IoT) And Blockchainedit
No organization wants to commit to a technology that a) doesn’t work appropriately for the expected use case (because of moderate approval times or equipment requirements on the IoT device), or b) could be obsolete in a half year. Nobody knows which distributed ledger technology (DLT) will be the best one for X use case in Y years.
BlockchainIoTIndustry News: Future of Mobility
Alternative technologies to pave the way for future urban mobilityedit
As per McKinsey and Bloomberg New Energy Finance 2016 report, there would be a rapid transition to advanced mobility solutions that would contribute colossal $600 billion dollars in societal benefits till 2030.
Urban MobilityDelhi launches e-bus trial run amidst worsening pollution levelsedit
In its effort to promote pollution-free public transport, the Delhi government on Friday conducted a trial run of its low-floor electric bus and said it is in the process of procuring e-buses to ply on roads by 2019. During the three-month trial, the e-bus will make trips between Ambedkar Nagar and Inderpuri to test its operational feasibility on different road conditions.
e busThe $6 trillion barrier holding electric cars backedit
The good news is the death of the internal combustion engine is nearing and electric-vehicle sales are on a tear. Countries that together account for more than 10% of global auto sales have detailed plans to phase out conventional gasoline-powered cars. Include China, and that jumps to 40%.
electric carsIndustry News: Education
More than 50% of e-learners quit before completing the course: Edureka studyedit
Edureka’s study was aimed at understanding the modern Indian IT professional’s relationship with learning on the job and their behaviour when it comes to learning. The online survey was conducted among 339 Indian IT professionals who were interested in online courses.
e- learningUpskillingGATE might be compulsory for engineering students as exit examedit
Interestingly, for candidates who have completed their engineering course, the degree certificate will be awarded only after they clear GATE, said AICTE officials.
Engineering40,000 engineering students to be trained in advanced robotics in Andhra Pradeshedit
In a first, the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC), under the guidance of European Centre for Mechatronics (ECM), has decided to provide training in advanced robotics to over 40,000 engineering students from colleges across the State.
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Solar power to charge cars, buses soon: Bangalore Electricity Supply Companyedit
Solar panels installed at apartments, offices and malls can generate electricity during the day and reduce the carbon footprint. She addressed a gathering on the importance of solar energy and BESCOM’s collaboration with Bangalore Apartments’ Federation (BAF) to reach their target of 1000 rooftop solar-powered apartments in the next two years.
Solar PowerSolar Power consumers to bear cost of solar pumps for farmers: Maharashtraedit
The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company has applied a 10 paise per unit surcharge from November 1 to collect funds for the farmers.
Solar EnergyOnly 80 buildings in India certified as green: Chief of rating system GRIHAedit
India has less than 2 per cent green buildings but there is a huge opportunity to increase that number as about 60 per cent of the infrastructure of the country is yet to be put in place in the next 20 years, chief of the green rating system GRIHA said.
Green BuildingsSmart Grids emerging as critical enabling infrastructureedit
United News of India
Smart Grids are emerging as the critical enabling infrastructure for all flagship Government of India programs such as 24*7 power for all, 100 smart cities, 175GW of renewable energy by 2022, National Mission on Electric Mobility with a target of 6-7 million electric vehicles by 2022 and smart metering for all electricity consumers on fast track.
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