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Liquid Windows
Squids like cuttlefish change colors. Inspired by these organisms and their color-changing mechanism Toronto University developed a fluidic system called Liquid Windows. The main objective of the system is to reduce energy costs. It targets decreasing the energy consumed during certain processes like lighting the buildings, heating, and cooling. ContentsWhat are liquid windows?Principle of Liquid ..
Month: current affairs - february, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: and air conditioning • Energy conservation • Heating • Heating System • liquid windows • new invention • Solar energy • ventilating
ISRO Report on SSLV Mission Failure
In August 2022, the Indian Space Research Organization launched the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). It carried two satellites and both satellites were rendered unusable. The mission was declared a failure. ISRO recently released a report detailing the reasons for the failure of the mission. ISRO investigation concluded that vibration disturbances were the major reason ..
Month: current affairs - february, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: ISRO • ISRO failure • SSLV • SSLV D1 • SSLV D2
World Wetlands Day, 2023
Wetlands support a wide range of biodiversity and help to maintain natural cycles. They replenish water resources and protect coastlines. They account for 4.7% of the Indian Geographical area. Today 30% of the Indian wetlands have been lost. And 35% of wetlands have been lost at the world level. To create awareness about the importance ..
Month: current affairs - february, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Conservation of Wetlands • United Nations • Wetland conservation • wetland restoration • World Wetland Day
Study on Veterinary Antimicrobial use
The Indian Journal of Medical Research that India is developing the highest resistance to anti-microbial drugs in the rest of the world. In India, antimicrobial resistance is increasing in food, animals, and humans as well. In 2020, the AMU of India was 43% more than the global average. By 2030, this is to increase by ..
Month: current affairs - february, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: AMR • Animal husbandry • Anti-Microbial Resistance • Livestock • Medical research • poultry
NAMASTE (National Action Plan for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) scheme
In the Union Budget 2023, the Government of India allocated Rs 100 crores for the NAMASTE scheme. With this, the GoI aims to mechanize septic tank cleaning and sewer cleaning in towns and cities. The scheme aims to provide an alternate livelihood to sanitation workers. In addition, NAMASTE will strive to bring behavioral changes to ..
Month: current affairs - february, 2023
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: AMRUT city • Livelihood Protection • NAMASTE Scheme • Sewer and Septic tank sanitation workers • Sewerage