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What are the Key features of ‘UIDAI Aadhaar FaceRD App’?

July 25, 2022

Recently, Aadhaar FaceRD App was revealed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI. This app would allow the Aadhaar Authentication User Agencies (AUA) to capture person’s face for authentication purposes. UIDAI has developed the “Aadhaar Face Authentication Technology” in ..

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What is Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) technology?

July 23, 2022

A Desalination Plant has been developed by National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), that will convert the saline or saltish seawater into drinking water. This technology has been successfully demonstrated in Lakshadweep islands. Salient Features of the Desalination Plant include: ..

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What is significance of finding of first case of polio in US in a decade?

July 22, 2022

Recently, the first case of Polio was reported in United States, nearly after a decade. An unvaccinated young adult from New York contracted polio and has developed paralysis. He developed symptoms around June 2022, even though he did not travel ..

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What is Web 3.0? How it will be different from Web 2.0?

July 22, 2022

On July 19, 2022, Wipro reorganised its operating model from being industry-organised to market-organised. Under this transformation, it has target to invest USD 1 billion in cloud services vertical and emerging areas like web 3.0. Web or World Wide Web ..

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James Webb telescope: Discovery of water on distant planet

July 19, 2022

James Webb Telescope will help in discovery of water on distant planet. This telescope will help the researchers in measuring the chemical makeup of atmospheres of planets across other stars. Researchers hope that, one or more of the planets will show chemical signature of ..

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Cornechiniscus mystacinus: New Tardigrade Species in Kyrgyzstan

July 18, 2022

Recently, a study was conducted on new specimens of Cornechiniscus, found from Kyrgyzstan, Argentina and Italy. About Tardigrades Tardigrades were first discovered in 1773. They are a diverse group of microscopic invertebrates. They are best known for their capability to survive ..

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Kala Azar (Black fever) Case in West Bengal

July 18, 2022

In West Bengal, around 65 cases of Kala Azar (black fever) were reported across 11 districts in recent weeks. Key Facts However, there is no outbreak of the disease in state and cases are in limit, set by Union government. ..

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CRS-25: SpaceX Cargo Dragon

July 16, 2022

CRS-25 SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft was launched, recently. It was launched from “launch complex 39A” of the Kennedy Space Centre towards International Space Station. Highlights It was scheduled to be launched in June 2022, but the launch got delayed by ..

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IISc-CSIR Research to inactivate SARS-CoV-2

July 15, 2022

Researchers from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) recently conducted an experiment to inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus, in collaboration with the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology. Key Facts Researchers found the design of a new class of synthetic peptides. The peptides can ..

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LUX-ZEPLIN Dark Matter Detector

July 14, 2022

The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) Dark Matter Detector recently passed the check-out phase of the operation and generated first results. About LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) Dark Matter Detector LZ Dark Matter Detector has been installed deep down the Black Hills in South Dakota in Sanford ..

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