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 […]
INDIGENOUS IgG ELISA TEST
Why in news? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Virology (NIV) at Pune has developed and validated the indigenous IgG ELISA test “COVID KAVACH ELISA” for antibody detection for COVID-19. Most of the diagnostic material for COVID19 is imported into India from other countries. Therefore, Indian scientists are tirelessly engaged in developing indigenous diagnostics […]
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY
Why in news? The National Technology Day is celebrated on May 11. Technology Development Board (TDB) is organising a conference titled “RESTART” on National Technology Day 2020. National Technology Day TDB, on behalf of the Ministry of Science & Technology, celebrates May 11 every year as National Technology Day to commemorate achievements of innovations and […]
MODIFICATIONS IN PMRF SCHEME
Why in news? Union Human Resource Development Minister announced that, to boost research in the country various amendments have been carried out in Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) Scheme. Highlights After the amendments, now for the students from any recognised institute/ university (other than IISc/ IITs/NITs/IISERs/IIEST/CF IIITs), the requirement of GATE Score is reduced to […]
SCIENTISTS FABRICATE ENERGY-EFFICIENT PHOTODETECTOR
Why in news? Scientists from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, have fabricated an economical and energy-efficient wafer-scale photodetector (thin slice-based) using gold – silicon interface, for security applications. It could help detect weak scattered light as an indication of unwanted activity. Details: Photodetectors are the heart […]
NANOMATERIALS FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
Why in news? DST INSPIRE Faculty develops nanomaterials having energy storage application & optical sensors for water pollution control. Details: Increasing energy demand due to the growth of human population and technological advancement poses a great challenge for human society. High energy density of supercapacitors suggests that constant current can be withdrawn for longer duration […]
DRDO DEVELOPS UV DISINFECTION TOWER
Why in news? DRDO has developed an Ultra Violet (UV) Disinfection Tower for rapid and chemical free disinfection of high infection prone areas. Details: It is a UV based area sanitiser designed and developed by Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC), the Delhi based premier laboratory of DRDO Objective: rapid and chemical free disinfection of […]
ENZYME MAKES MEN VULNERABLE TO COVID
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology, Prelims Why in news? Being male is a significant risk factor for COVID-19 regardless of age, according to a new study. Why are Males at a higher risk? The Study identified higher concentrations of a key enzyme in men’s blood as the reason for the increased risk of death they […]
NIV DEVELOPS ELISA TEST TO DETECT ANTIBODIES
Why in news? The Pune-based National Institute of Virology (NIV) has developed an immunological assay — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) — to detect antibodies that the body develops in response to infection by the SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus. Details This is the first time India has developed an indigenous ELISA test for coronavirus. This kit was validated […]
NFHS FOR POPULATION SURVEILLANCE FOR CORONAVIRUS
Why in news? There have been proposals for the use of the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) framework to ascertain the prevalence of COVID-19. It has been suggested that the scientific and logistical infrastructure of India’s National Family Health Survey (NFHS) be leveraged to conduct a random sample-based population surveillance to track coronavirus. Used earlier […]