Page-143 of Science & Technology Current Affairs

TiHAN: India’s first Autonomous Navigation facility

July 8, 2022

On July 4, 2022 Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh, recently inaugurated India’s first Autonomous Navigation facility called TiHAN. Key Facts TiHAN was inaugurated at the campus of IIT Hyderabad. Union Ministry of Science and technology ..

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Nairobi flies (Dragon bugs)

July 7, 2022

Recently, a skin infection was reported among 100 students of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) in Majhitar, East Sikkim. This infection was reported after they came in touch with Nairobi flies. Highlights Number of Nairobi flies is increasing rapidly ..

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ARYABHAT-1: Prototype of Analog chipset

July 7, 2022

IISc researchers recently developed a prototype of an analog chipset called “ARYABHAT-1”. Highlights The team has created a design framework to develop next-generation analog computing chipsets. These chipsets may operate faster. It will use less power as compared to digital processors used ..

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Large Hadron Collider (LHC)

July 6, 2022

On July 5, 2022, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), world’s most powerful particle collider, started smashing protons into each other, at levels of energy that did not exist before. Key Facts Now, scientists will record and analyse the data. It ..

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CoVarScan rapid COVID-19 test

July 5, 2022

Researchers have developed a rapid Covid-19 test, called “CoVarScan rapid Covid-19 test”. This test will help in identifying different variants of SARS-CoV-2 in some hours. CoVarScan rapid Covid-19 test The CoVarScan test detects the signatures of eight hotspots on SARS-CoV-2 ..

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Anthrax outbreak in Kerala

July 5, 2022

Health Minister of Kerala, Veena George, recently confirmed the outbreak of Anthrax in Athirappilly of Thrissur district, after finding several carcasses of wild boar. Key Points Anthrax is a serious infectious disease, which is caused by spore-forming bacteria. It has ..

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Varroa Destructor or Mite

July 5, 2022

Australian authorities have exterminated honeybees in recent weeks, for preventing a potentially devastating parasitic plague, that is affecting the southeast region Australia. Key facts The recent outbreak of the deadly varroa mite has become massive threat to honey industry of ..

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DRDO: Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator

July 2, 2022

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the maiden flight of an unmanned combat aircraft, called Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator. The aircraft was tested in Chitradurga, Karnataka. About Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator It was maiden flight ..

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ISRO: PSLV Orbital Experimental Module

July 2, 2022

On June 30, 2022 the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the “PSLV Orbital Experimental Module” (POEM) successfully. What is PSLV Orbital Experimental Module? The PSLV Orbital Experimental Module is a platform which will perform in-orbit experiments through the Polar ..

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ISRO: Launch of PSLV C-53 Satellites

July 1, 2022

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched PSLV-C53 mission from Sri harikota, Andhra Pradesh. It carried three satellites from Singapore.   Highlights PSLV-C53 is the second dedicated commercial mission of the space agency’s commercial arm NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). PSLV-C53 ..

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