IISc Introduces STRONG for Nanopore Research: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have introduced a groundbreaking language called STRONG (STring Representation Of Nanopore Geometry), which encodes the shape and structure of nanopores. This new tool is set to revolutionize nanopore research by enabling machine learning (ML) models to predict their properties accurately. Published […]
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ISRO and ASA Join Hands for Gaganyaan Mission
ISRO and ASA Join Hands for Gaganyaan Mission: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has entered into a significant collaboration with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to support India’s first crewed spaceflight program, Gaganyaan. On November 20, 2024, the two space agencies signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) to enhance cooperation on crew and crew module […]
VISION Portal
VISION Portal: Union Minister launched the VISION Portal (Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network) to democratize startup skills and innovation among underprivileged children.Inaugurated on November 21, 2024. Ministry: Operates under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
MeerKAT Radio Telescope
MeerKAT Radio Telescope: An international team of astronomers has employed the MeerKAT radio telescope to investigate giant radio galaxies in the field of the Cosmological Evolution Survey (COSMOS). MeerKAT is a connected array of radio telescopes located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It was originally known as the Karoo Array Telescope (KAT), […]
AroTrack
AroTrack: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have developed a water-pollutant detecting device called ‘AroTrack’. AroTrack accurately detects harmful aromatic xenobiotic pollutants such as phenol or benzene, xylenols. It uses proteins typically found in bacteria living in heavily polluted environments to effectively identify multiple aromatic pollutants in water. This protein undergoes […]
Biofloc Technology : Aquaculture
Biofloc Technology : Aquaculture India’s aquaculture sector has increasingly adopted Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). Biofloc Technology is a closed tank-based fish farming approach which cleans the water in fish tanks by using beneficial bacteria. Heterotrophic bacteria (commonly Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter, Acinetobacter, and Alcaligenes) are used to convert organic waste (such […]
Bhu-Neer Portal
Bhu-Neer Portal: The Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti, digitally launched the newly developed “Bhu-Neer” portal during the concluding ceremony of India Water Week 2024. Bhu-Neer Portal is an advanced portal developed by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC). It is for improved […]
Waves OTT Platform
“Waves” OTT Platform: Prasar Bharati, India’s public broadcaster, launched its OTT platform “Waves” during the opening ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024. Waves OTT Platform developed by Prasar Bharati, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Inaugurated at IFFI 2024. Tagline: “Waves – Family Entertainment Ki Nayi Lehar.” It Offers content […]
India launched Nafithromycin
India launched Nafithromycin: India launched Nafithromycin, India’s first indigenous antibiotic aimed at tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).Nafithromycin was developed with support from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) and brought to market by Wockhardt under the brand name Miqnaf
WEP and Urban Company Collaboration
WEP and Urban Company Collaboration: NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), in collaboration with Urban Company, launched a pilot program aimed at empowering women-led MSMEs in the beauty and wellness sector. It Aims to train women entrepreneurs managing salons and parlors in six areas: skilling, legal compliance, access to finance, market and business development, mentorship, […]
