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Questions:1. On January 30, 1982, computer programmer Richard Skrenta wrote the world’s first computer virus that ‘escaped’ to other networks. Among other things, the virus would display a poem about itself every 50th time a programme containing it was run. Name the virus.2. What was the first virus of the original IBM Personal Computer called? Released on January 19, 1986, it was the brainchild of Amjad Farooq Alvi and Basit Farooq Alvi, who lived in Lahore, Pakistan, at the time.3. What is the name for computer code that mutates its algorithm every time it is run, but such that every…

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Google’s Pixel 10 series launch is still a long time away, but there’s already a lot of buzz surrounding the chipset and camera features of the Pixel 9 successors. Most recently, the upcoming Pixel smartphones have allegedly popped up in the GSMA database suggesting their model numbers. The listing reveals four models, similar to the current Pixel 9 series. The listing suggests two model numbers each for the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro.GSMA Listing Reveals Four Pixel 10 ModelsSmartprix reportedly spotted the Pixel 10 family on the GSMA database with model numbers. Like the Pixel 9 series, the new lineup…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump could meet as early as this month, although a face-to-face meeting will take time to prepare, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday, according to Russian news agencies.Peskov said the U.S.-Russia talks held on Tuesday in Riyadh were a “very, very important step” towards reaching a settlement on the Ukraine war, nearing its third year. “In order to carry out, figuratively speaking, resuscitation measures, diplomats will now begin to work in light of the agreement (Russian Foreign Minister Sergei) Lavrov reached yesterday with (U.S. Secretary of State Marco) Rubio,” Peskov was…

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‘Chhaava’ has been roaring at the box office and the numbers are proof! The film not only made Rs 100 crore on its first weekend, but it has also managed to remain steady on Monday. To add to it, the Tuesday numbers were higher than the Monday numbers. On Monday, it also became Vicky’s second highest grossing movie as it crossed the record of ‘Raazi’ which had him alongside Alia Bhatt.The film made Rs 24 crore on its first Monday while on Tuesday, which was day 5, it made Rs 25.5 crore. Meanwhile, on day 6, Wednesday, as per the…

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Currently, four VVER 1,000-MWe reactors are being built at the KKNPP site. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Boosting state’s power distribution and opening the nuclear power sector was announced by Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her eighth Budget speech on Saturday (February 1, 2025). She announced incentivisation of distribution reforms to help the financial state of distribution companies. Amendments to nuclear-related Acts will also taken up by the Centre soon, she said. “Incentivise electricity distribution reforms and augment intra-state capacity. This will help financial state of distribution companies. An addition of 0.05% of GSDP will be allowed to states contingent…

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Ride-hailing platform Uber has moved to a zero-commission model for its autorickshaw drivers in India and will instead charge them a subscription fee, mirroring a strategy followed by local rivals as competition intensifies.Uber said it will now only connect users with nearby drivers and will suggest a fare but the final amount would be decided by the driver and the rider, the company said in a blog post.A company spokesperson said the company made the shift as it did not want “to be at a competitive disadvantage”.News publication Inc42 was the first to report the development earlier on Tuesday.High commissions…

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Aegis Logistics staged a strong comeback on February 19, with its stock price surging nearly 19% from the previous close after four consecutive sessions of decline. The stock hit an intraday high of ₹789.85, significantly outperforming its sector amidst broader market volatility.CompanyValueChange%ChangeThe stock had previously touched a 52-week high of ₹1,037 on January 8, 2025, after a strong rally of 21% in just five days. However, it has since faced selling pressure, retracing from those levels.Despite today’s rebound, Aegis Logistics continues to trade below its key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day levels, indicating potential long-term…

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Rakesh Roshan who’s been producing movies for so many years now has recently opened up on how times have changed. The producer, also known for directing movies like ‘Karan Arjun’, ‘Koi…Mil Gaya’ and ‘Krrish’ among others, has now reflected on how things are different today and the costs have also increased due to certain demands.He opened up on a chat with Pinkvilla and said, “Our studios didn’t keep the makeup rooms to the level we used to have then. Back then make-up rooms used to be very good. But then we started making vanity vans for the main actors. Now,…

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Google TV Streamer (4K) could soon benefit from a new accessory which may improve its operation in low-light scenarios, as per a report. The streaming device, which launched in August last year, is the latest flagship addition to the Mountain View-based technology company’s lineup of smart home entertainment solutions. While it features a redesigned set-top box-like form factor and 4K streaming capability, Google is reported to be enhancing its functionality further by developing a new remote that adds backlit controls.Backlit Controls for Google TV Streamer (4K)As per an AFTVNews report, Google’s latest update for the TV Streamer (4K) contains code…

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