Nanotechnology
NanoSniffer: Microsensor based Explosive Trace Detector
The Union Education Minister recently launched the world’s first Microsensor based Explosive Trace Detector called the “NanoSniffer”. About NanoSniffer The NanoSniffer was developed by an IIT Bombay incubated startup called NanoSniff Technologies. It is marketed by the IIT Delhi incubated ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Robots made from stem cells of frogs
The scientists have used the stem cells of frogs to create a new living robot. These robots have been named Xenobots. About Xenobots Xenobots are capable of healing themselves. They can record memories. Xenobots are made from frog cells. They ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
GoI releases guidelines for evaluation of nano-based Agricultural input
On July 7, 2020, the Government of India released guidelines to evaluate nano-based agriculture input and food products in the country. The guidelines were released by Ministry of Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan and Union Minister of Agriculture Narendra ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
INST synthesizes Compound to lower the spread of Cancer cells
The researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology at Mohali have developed a hybrid compound to slow down the spread of cancer cells Highlights The compound developed will open new avenues for anti-tumour applications. The solid compound developed ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
INST develops Nanotechnology based antiepileptic drug Rufinamide
The Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) operating under Department of Science and Technology has developed a nano-technology based low cost antiepileptic drug Rufinamide. Highlights The drug developed is a part of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Several nanotechnology initiatives ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
April 28: World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Every year the World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on April 28. With COVID-19 pandemic creating great challenges for governments, workers and employers, this year the day is to focus on addressing outbreak of infectious diseases ..