POTENTIAL OXFORD VACCINE FAILS TO PREVENT CORONAVIRUS
Why in news? A high-profile potential vaccine for COVID-19 being tested by researchers at Oxford University failed to protect vaccinated monkeys from being infected by the nCoV-2 virus. On a positive side, the test animals appeared to be protected from pneumonia. Details The vaccine candidate: ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 – is a weakened form a common cold […]
NATIONAL MIGRANT INFORMATION SYSTEM (NMIS)
Why in news? In order to capture the information regarding movement of migrants and facilitate the smooth movement of stranded persons across States, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has developed an online Dashboard – National Migrant Information System (NMIS). Details The online portal NMIS would maintain a central repository on migrant workers and help in […]
SCIENTISTS DEVELOP BIODEGRADABLE METAL IMPLANTS
Why in news? The Scientists at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) and Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences have jointly developed new generation Iron-Manganese based alloys for biodegradable metal implants for use in humans. Details Biodegradable materials (Fe, Mg, Zn, and polymer) can participate in the healing […]
SUBMERGED MANGROVE FORESTS ARE SCIENTIFIC WONDERS
Mangrove Forests: Presence and Significance Mangrove forests comprise the interface between wetlands and sea grass meadows along a vast expanse of tropical shorelines all over the world. They also occur along bays, estuaries or mouths of rivers by these shores. Mangroves are present worldwide on various shorelines between approximately 25°N and 25°S latitude. Mangrove forests […]
LIGHTWEIGHT CARBON FOAM THAT CAN REPLACE LEAD BATTERIES
Why in news? CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal is developing porous carbon materials which have the potential to replace lead grid in lead-acid batteries. Details: There are some serious concerns regarding Li-ion batteries, such as safety risk, limited resource supply, high cost, and lack of recycling infrastructure. This necessitates the development of an […]
INJECTABLE SILK FIBROIN-BASED HYDROGEL FOR SUSTAINED INSULIN
Why in news? Scientists have developed the silk fibroin (SF) formulation using biocompatible additives and prepared an injectable SF hydrogel (iSFH) that can ease insulin delivery in diabetic patients. The iSFH has demonstrated successful delivery of active insulin in rats, and the results have been published in the journal ACS Applied Bio Materials. Details: Diabetes affects […]
COBAS 6800 TESTING MACHINE
Why in news? The Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare visited the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and dedicated the COBAS 6800 testing machine to the nation. This is the first such testing machine that has been procured by the Government for testing of COVID-19 cases and is installed at the National Centre […]
ARI DEVELOP NOVEL PROCESS FOR SYNTHESIS OF QUANTUM DOTS
Why in news? Researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) have developed a new process for the synthesis of quantum efficient and biocompatible quantum dots (QDs). These Quantum Dots are used in capturing images of cellular organelles and processes within visible wavelength ranges across the electromagnetic spectrum. Current Technology, and how Quantum Dots are better: […]
BIPAP NON-INVASIVE VENTILATOR “SWASTHVAYU”
Why in news? CSIR – National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) has developed a Non-Invasive BiPAP Ventilator called “SwasthVayu” in a record time of 36 days to treat COVID-19 patients. Details BiPAP Non-Invasive ventilator “SwasthVayu” comes with HEPA filter (Highly Efficient Particulate Air Filter) and provision to connect Oxygen concentrator or Enrichment unit externally along with other […]
DEFENCE RESEARCH ULTRAVIOLET SANITISER (DRUVS)
Why in news? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an automated contactless UVC sanitisation cabinet, called Defence Research Ultraviolet Sanitiser (DRUVS). It has been designed to sanitise mobile phones, iPads, laptops, currency notes, cheque leafs, challans, passbooks, paper, envelopes, etc. Details The DRUVS cabinet is having contactless operation. It provides 360-degree exposure of […]