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Semi-transparent Perovskite Solar Cell

Semi-transparent Perovskite Solar Cell: The IIT Bombay researchers have developed a semi-transparent perovskite solar cell (PSC). It is layered over a traditional silicon-based solar cell, forming a 4-terminal (4T) tandem structure. The bottom sub-cell uses well-established silicon technology, while the top sub-cell features an indigenously developed halide perovskite semiconductor, enabling high light absorption and efficient […]

ICMR Launches First Stigma Scale for Sickle Cell Disease

ICMR Launches First Stigma Scale for Sickle Cell Disease: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has developed the ICMR-SCD Stigma Scale for India (ISSSI), the country’s first tool to measure and address stigma faced by sickle cell disease (SCD) patients and their caregivers. The scale includes two components: ISSSI-Pt for patients and ISSSI-Cg for […]

China is set to launch its Tianwen-2 mission

China is set to launch its Tianwen-2 mission: China is set to launch its Tianwen-2 mission, which aims to survey and sample the near-Earth asteroid 469219 Kamo‘oalewa. Tianwen-2 Mission launch Vehicle : Long March 3B rocket. Launch Site: Xichang Satellite Launch Centre, Sichuan Province, China. Agency: China National Space Administration (CNSA). Objective is Survey and […]

National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research : In News

National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research: In News The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) inaugurated “Sagar Bhavan” and “Polar Bhavan” at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa. Established in 1998 as an autonomous R&D institute, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). Formerly known as the National Centre for […]

Financial Fraud Risk Indicator

Financial Fraud Risk Indicator: FRI is a multi-dimensional analytical tool that flags mobile numbers based on their likelihood of being involved in financial fraud. Launched By: Developed and introduced by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications. Objective is to provide advance intelligence to financial institutions and prevent cyber-enabled financial frauds. Key […]

Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) Portal

Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) Portal: Telangana has emerged as the top-performing state in India for recovering stolen and lost mobile phones through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. It was developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, to track lost or stolen mobile phones. It acts as a central database […]