7th Edition Of The India International Science Festival (IISF): The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has recently launched the 7th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF). Launched in 2015, IISF is an annual event considered to be the biggest platform in the country which brings together students, the public, researchers, innovators and […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
National Epilepsy Day 2021
National Epilepsy Day: The National Epilepsy Day was observed on November 17, 2021. Epilepsy is a chronic non-communicable disease of the brain that affects around 50 million people worldwide. It is characterized by recurrent seizures, which are brief episodes of involuntary movement that may involve a part of the body or the entire body and […]
Tech NEEV @75
Tech NEEV @75: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated “Tech NEEV/ नींव @75” as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and interacted with successful start-ups including those from the tribal communities on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. The Government of India will be setting up 30 Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs in […]
New Protocol For Post-Mortem Procedure
New Protocol For Post-Mortem Procedure: Union Health Ministry of India notifies new protocol for post-mortem procedure. The Government of India announced that it has made changes in post-mortem protocols to allow for the procedure to be conducted after sunset effective from November 15, 2021. The move, union health ministry said, is order to promote ease […]
Cord Blood Banking
Cord Blood Banking: Cord Blood Banking Services Market was valued at $1,126 mn in 2016, & is estimated to reach at $2,772 mn by 2023, registering a CAGR of 13.8% from 2017 to 2023. The rise in awareness related to the benefits of using cord blood stem cells for the treatment of chronic diseases, such […]
Norovirus
Norovirus: A highly contagious virus named Norovirus has been detected in Kerala. It is a group of viruses that leads to gastrointestinal illness. It causes inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines, in addition to severe vomiting and diarrhoea. Norovirus is resistant to many disinfectants and can heat up to 60°C. Therefore, merely […]
NASA’s DART Mission
NASA’s DART Mission: On November 24, at around 11.50 am (IST), NASA will launch the agency’s first planetary defense test mission named the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART). The spacecraft will be launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. About DART Mission: The main aim of the mission […]
Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART)
Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART): NASA will launch its first planetary defense test mission named the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART). The DART spacecraft will be launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The mission is to test the new technology to be prepared in case an asteroid heads towards Earth in the future. […]
Portable Oxygen Cans
Portable Oxygen Cans: After oxygen cylinders, it’s everyday-use portable oxygen cans that are now witnessing brisk sales across the country, with escalating air pollution levels and increased travel and outdoor activities. It is also being used by those recovering from COVID-19. Sales of these portable oxygen cans, according to industry experts, have doubled post-Diwali, and […]
Swarna Jayanti Fellowship: DST
Swarna Jayanti Fellowship: DST Seventeen scientists from scientific institutions across India have been awarded the Swarnajayanti Fellowships for their innovative research ideas and the potential of creating impact on R&D in different disciplines. Scientists selected for the award will be allowed to pursue unfettered research with a freedom and flexibility in terms of expenditure as […]
