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Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as carriers of drugs and artificial blood capillaries

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are cylindrical molecules that consist of rolled-up sheets of single-layer carbon atoms (graphene). They can be single-walled (SWCNT) with a diameter measured to less than 1 nanometer (nm). They are very lightweight, almost 1/6th of the steel with a mechanical tensile strength of almost 400 times that of steel.… Continue reading Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as carriers of drugs and artificial blood capillaries

9 PM Daily Brief – October 9th,2020

Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today 9 PM for Mains examination GS-2 Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020 Violence and justice for women CAG audit- Improvement in disaster management GS-3 Redesign policy for private investment CRISPR-Cas9: life sciences into new epoch 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLy… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – October 9th,2020

China joins COVAX initiative for Covid-19 vaccine distribution

News: China has announced the joining of Covid-19 vaccine alliance known as COVAX. Facts: COVAX alliance: It is co-led by Gavi, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations(CEPI) and WHO.  Aim: To accelerate the development and manufacture of COVID-19 vaccines, and to guarantee fair and equitable access for every country in the world. The alliance also… Continue reading China joins COVAX initiative for Covid-19 vaccine distribution

Explained: What is Cat Que virus reported from China?

News: Scientists from the Pune-based Maximum Containment Laboratory and Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR)-National Institute of Virology have noted the presence of antibodies against the Cat Que virus(CQV) in two human serum samples. Facts: Cat Que Virus: It comes under the category of Arthropod-borne viruses and has been reported in countries such as China and… Continue reading Explained: What is Cat Que virus reported from China?

India, Denmark elevate ties to ‘green strategic partnership’

News: India and the Kingdom of Denmark have launched the Green Strategic Partnership for delivering sustainable solutions to India. Facts: Green Strategic Partnership: The Partnership will focus on expanding economic ties, green growth and cooperation on global challenges such as climate change.  Green growth is a term to describe a path of economic growth that… Continue reading India, Denmark elevate ties to ‘green strategic partnership’

Tamil Nadu to establish advanced manufacturing hub

News: Tamil Nadu’s Guidance, nodal investment promotion and facilitation agency has partnered with the World Economic Forum(WEF) to establish India’s first advanced manufacturing hub(AMHUB) in the state. Facts: Advanced manufacturing hub(AMHUB): It is one among the nineteen platforms that has been designed by the World Economic Forum(WEF). Focus of AMHUB: This manufacturing hub focuses on… Continue reading Tamil Nadu to establish advanced manufacturing hub

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