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NEET applies to minority colleges: SC

News:The Supreme Court ruled that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is mandatory for admission to medical colleges run by religious and linguistic minority communities. Facts: Background: Minority educational institutions had filed petitions arguing that imposition of NEET would violate their fundamental rights of religious freedom, to manage their religious affairs, to administer their institutions. Key… Continue reading NEET applies to minority colleges: SC

HCARD, a robot, to assist frontline COVID-19 healthcare warriors

News: Durgapur-based CSIR lab, Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute developed Hospital Care Assistive Robotic Device (HCARD) Facts: HCARD is a robotic device. It can work both in automatic as well as manual modes of navigation Significance: Effective for frontline healthcare officials dealing with COVID-19 patients in delivering services while maintaining mandatory physical distancing.

Electrostatic Disinfection Technology Transferred for Commercialization

News: CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh, designed and developed Electrostatic Disinfection Technology. Facts: Electrostatic Disinfection Machine is based on the electrostatic principle. Use: It produces uniform and fine spray droplets of disinfectants to kill microorganisms and viruses.  Significance: It is found to be efficient and effective in stopping the spread of coronavirus and other… Continue reading Electrostatic Disinfection Technology Transferred for Commercialization

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