INST SCIENTISTS FIND NANOMATERIALS WITH ENHANCED BIOCIDAL ACTIVITY
Why in news? Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India have found a low-cost metal-free nanomaterial for visible light microbial disinfection which can be an alternative to silver and other metal-based materials. Details and advantages Apart from being biocompatible […]
BORDER ROADS ORGANISATION CLEARS ROHTANG PASS
Why in news? The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has opened Rohtang Pass (13,500 feet above sea level) more than three weeks in advance after Clearing Snow. Himachal Pradesh Government had approached BRO to expedite the snow clearance to facilitate return of farmers for starting cultivation and movement of essential supplies and to bring relief materials […]
IIT DELHI DEVELOPS PROBE-FREE COVID-19 DETECTION ASSAY
Why in news? Team of scientists from IIT Delhi developed the COVID 19 probe – free Real-time PCR Diagnostic Kit. Details This is the first probe-free assay for COVID-19 approved by ICMR and it will be useful for specific and affordable high throughput testing. The assay has been validated at ICMR with a sensitivity and […]
ITAT HOLDS HEARING THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING
Why in news? A division bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) through web-based video conferencing platform, heard and disposed of an urgent stay petition on 24th April 2020. It was the first time ever that hearing was done through video conferencing. The ITAT benches based in 27 locations are equipped to hold similar hearings […]
IFFCO IS PLAYING VITAL ROLE TO SUPPORT GOVERNMENT
Why in news? IFFCO, a leading fertilizer cooperative body under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, is playing a vital role by helping Government to combat COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate the impact of the outbreak. Ministry has said that Fertilizer companies are already working with full capacity to supply adequate quantity of fertilizers to the […]
15TH FINANCE COMMISSION HOLDS MEETING WITH ITS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Why in news? The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XVFC) had online meetings with its Advisory Council on 23-24 April, 2020 and discussed various issues confronting the Commission now. What transpired in the meeting? In the meeting all of them were unanimous to suggest that the projections of real GDP growth made before March 2020 need to […]
SUPER-LUMINOUS SUPERNOVAE
Why in news? Researchers at the Arayabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) found that SN 2010kd, a super-luminous supernova stands out with the amount of mass as well as Nickel ejected during explosion, which is much more than seen in case of normal core-collapse supernovae. Background Supernovae are a kind of energetic explosions where […]
ANTIMICROBIAL NANOPARTICLES ON PPES, MASKS
Why in news? As part of Nano Mission programme, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has approved support for upscaling an antiviral nano-coatings for use as appropriate material for producing anti-COVID-19 Triple Layer Medical masks and N-95 respirator in large quantities. Silver is known to have strong antimicrobial activity against bacteria, viruses, fungus, and […]
KVIC COMES TO THE RESCUE OF COCOON FARMERS
Why in news? Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), an autonomous body under Ministry of MSME, in collaboration with its Khadi Institutions (KIs) in Tamil Nadu has discharged its responsibility once again by purchasing cocoons from cocoon farmers. The main objectives of KVIC was to help the cocoon farmers struggling to sell their crop due […]
REVIEW OF DARE/ICAR, TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT VIA ICAR-KVK
Why in news? The Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, took a review meeting of the Department of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on 23rd April. He emphasised on enhancing the reach of technologies amongst farmers and reach out to maximum number of farmers through the network of […]