DST approves 5 technology projects to combat Covid-19
Why in news? Recently, the Department of Science and Technology – Science and Engineering Board (DST-SERB) has approved several special research projects to urgently ramp up national R&D efforts against the epidemic. Details: About Technology Projects The first project is led by IIT-Bombay to search for potential metabolite biomarker signature for COVID infection and recognition of novel targets for therapy. The second project is led by […]
Indian Space Missions for UPSC Exam
GSAT-30 Why in news? Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched telecommunication satellite GSAT-30 into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from Kourou launch base, French Guiana by European Ariane-5 VA-251. Details: GSAT-30 satellite will replace INSAT-4A which was launched in 2005. A European communication satellite named EUTELSAT KONNECT was also launched with GSAT-30. GSAT-30 derives its heritage from ISRO’s earlier INSAT/GSAT satellite series and will replace INSAT-4A in […]
Coating developed by JNCASR may prevent transmission of infection:
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) has developed a one-step curable anti-microbial coating which, when coated on different surfaces such as textile, plastic and so on could kill a range of virus types including COVID 19. Details: The recent outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 has created an unprecedented stir in global public health. Like influenza, Coronavirus […]
THANJAVUR GETS A SUKHOI SQUADRON
Why in news? IAF positions 6 BrahMos-armed SU-30MKIs at Thanjavur Details: The Indian Air Force inducted a squadron of Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter planes, with the capability to carry BrahMos missiles, at its Thanjavur airbase With the SU-30MKI Squadron getting positioned in Thanjavur, the Indian Air Force would get more air power to strike from long […]
VIRUS OUTBREAK SPREADS TO BEIJING, SHANGHAI
Why in news? An outbreak of a new coronavirus has spread to more Chinese cities, including the capital Beijing and Shanghai, authorities said on 20th January, and a fourth case has been reported beyond China’s borders China’s National Health Commission confirmed that the virus, which causes a type of pneumonia, can pass from person-to-person, Spreading […]
SUBMARINE-LAUNCHED BALLISTIC MISSILE K-4
Why in news? India successfully test-fires 3,500-km range submarine-launched ballistic missile K-4 Details The test was carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from a submerged pontoon off the Visakhapatnam coast Very few countries which have managed to achieve this technological breakthrough Our Circular Error Probability (CEP) is much more sophisticated Once […]
CONVERGENCE INDIA
Launched in 1992, the Convergence India series of expo is credited as India’s leading Technology Show. It started as a communications and ICT event and it has now become a mega expo showcasing convergence of technologies covering Communications, Digital Broadcast, Internet of Things, AR, VR, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Embedded Technology, Mobile Devices & Accessories, Gaming […]
NEW SATELLITES WILL HELP GAGANYAAN CREW
Why in news? India plans to ring in its own era of space to space tracking and communication of its space assets this year by putting up a new satellite series called the Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS) More about IDRSS The IDRSS is planned to track and be constantly in touch with Indian […]
INDIAN SCIENTIST’S WORK ON NANO MATERIAL PAVES WAY FOR CLEAN ENERGY VEHICLE
The Indian Defence Ministry has awarded a $2 million research project to Ajayan Vinu to develop carbon nitride nano materials for clean energy system requirement in the defence sector. Building an ultimate clean energy vehicle – one that combines atmospheric carbon dioxide with sunlight and water to produce fuel while leaving no harmful emissions. Indian […]
FIRST SMOG TOWER IN DELHI TO TACKLE AIR POLLUTION
The massive 20-feet-tall air-purifier has been installed at South Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar market, which sees an average footfall of 15,000 people every day. The aim is to create a “clean air zone” around the area with an estimated 80% reduction in particulate matter, as per the experts who are involved in the project The inspiration […]