New 3d-Printed Robot Hand Plays Piano

Science & Technology

Source : www.thehindu.com  Date : 2018-12-21 OPINION Relevant for: Science & Technology Topic: Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Scientists have developed a 3D-printed robotic hand which can play simple musical phrases on the piano by just moving its wrist. The robot hand, developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge in the U.K., was made by 3D-printing…

Ls Clears Consumer Protection Bill

World & Indian Geography

Source : www.thehindu.com  Date : 2018-12-21 OPINION Relevant for: World & Indian Geography Topic: Rights Issues – Consumer Rights in India For the second consecutive day on Thursday, the Lok Sabha passed two Bills amid protests by members of the Congress, the TDP and the AIADMK. Besides the Consumer Protection Bill, 2018, which seeks to replace…

CHINA’S PAK. INVESTMENTS TAKE A MILITARY TURN

International Relations

Source : www.thehindu.com  Date : 2018-12-21 OPINION Relevant for: International Relations Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developing countries on India’s interests Closely bound:Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in November.APThomas Peter When U.S. President Donald Trump started the new year by suspending billions of dollars of security aid…