Explained: The Devas-Antrix deal and its aftermath

Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Devas- Antrix deal?3 What happened after the termination of the deal?4 What steps are performed by India? What is the news? The Supreme Court has upheld the liquidation of Devas, whose foreign investors continue to fight for compensation following the cancelled 2005 satellite deal with Antrix. The Supreme… Continue reading Explained: The Devas-Antrix deal and its aftermath

UV-C Disinfection Technology: Union Minister says, CSIR’s newly developed Disinfection technology is being installed to combat the pandemic in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc

What is the News? The Union Minister has said that UV-C Disinfection technology is being installed to combat pandemics in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc. Must Read: What is UV-C and how does it work on Covid? What is UV-C Disinfection Technology? UV-C Disinfection Technology has been developed by the Council of Scientific… Continue reading UV-C Disinfection Technology: Union Minister says, CSIR’s newly developed Disinfection technology is being installed to combat the pandemic in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc

GIS-based automated water connection and online booking of community halls in full swing under e-Chhawani in cantonments

What is the News? The Union Defence Minister has launched a GIS-based automated water connection and online booking of community halls under e-Chhawani Portal. What is a GIS-based automated water connection? The Geographical Information Systems(GIS) based automatic water supply system is the first of its kind in the country to automate the granting of the… Continue reading GIS-based automated water connection and online booking of community halls in full swing under e-Chhawani in cantonments

Baricitinib and Sotrovimab: Explained: How two drugs newly recommended by WHO work against Covid

What is the News? The World Health Organisation(WH0) has recommended two drugs, baricitinib and sotrovimab, for treatment of Covid-19. What is Baricitinib? It is part of a class of drugs called Janus kinase(JAK) inhibitors that suppress the overstimulation of the immune system. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Now, it has been strongly recommended… Continue reading Baricitinib and Sotrovimab: Explained: How two drugs newly recommended by WHO work against Covid

Union Minister says India has taken a lead in Asian Continent to provide Weather and Climate services to South Asian, South-East Asian and Middle East countries

What is the News? Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences has said that India has taken a lead in Asian Continent to provide Weather and Climate services to South Asian, South-East Asian and Middle East countries. What were the initiatives launched by the Minister? Four Doppler Weather Radars launched Four Doppler… Continue reading Union Minister says India has taken a lead in Asian Continent to provide Weather and Climate services to South Asian, South-East Asian and Middle East countries

Piezoelectric effect: Special electro-active nanoparticles developed for potential applications in touch & acoustic sensor

What is the News? Indian scientists have for the first time proposed an efficient way to induce a property called piezoelectric delta phase in polymer nanoparticles. What is the Piezoelectric Effect? Piezoelectric Effect is the ability of certain materials to generate an electric charge in response to applied mechanical stress.  One of the unique characteristics… Continue reading Piezoelectric effect: Special electro-active nanoparticles developed for potential applications in touch & acoustic sensor

Naval Variant of Brahmos Missile: BrahMos advanced variant test fired

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Naval Variant of Brahmos Missile?3 What is Brahmos Missile?4 What is INS Visakhapatnam? What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has successfully test-fired the naval variant of the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile from INS Vishapatnam. What is the Naval Variant of Brahmos Missile? The Naval… Continue reading Naval Variant of Brahmos Missile: BrahMos advanced variant test fired

Union Minister launches Artificial Intelligence-driven Start-Up by IIT alumni for water purification

What is the News? The Union Minister has launched Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven water purification systems developed by Swajal Water Private Limited, a tech startup company founded by IIT alumni. What is the Water Purification Systems launched by Swajal Water Private Limited, a tech Startup? Water ATMS: It combines Internet of Things technology with solar… Continue reading Union Minister launches Artificial Intelligence-driven Start-Up by IIT alumni for water purification

Digital Embossing Technology and NATMO: Visually challenged students will have access to user-friendly durable Braille maps using advanced technology

What is the News? Visually challenged students from all over the country will have access soon to Braille Maps designed and developed using Digital Embossing Technology. What is Digital Embossing Technology? Digital embossing technology (DET) is a process that eliminates the need for printing plates, moulds, chemicals, and solvents besides releasing no pollutants or waste… Continue reading Digital Embossing Technology and NATMO: Visually challenged students will have access to user-friendly durable Braille maps using advanced technology

Synapses: NCBS: Zebrafish study reveals how the brain makes its connections

What is the News? Researchers at the National Centre of Biological Sciences, Bengaluru, have studied Zebrafish to understand how Synapses are formed. What are Synapses? Neurons, or nerve cells in the brain, connect by means of junctions known as synapses through which they also transmit signals. Types of Synapses Chemical Synapses: In this, there is… Continue reading Synapses: NCBS: Zebrafish study reveals how the brain makes its connections

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