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Use of Ultraviolet C Radiation for Disinfection
Several products that use ultraviolet C rays for disinfecting objects are being developed and introduced by the DRDO for tackling the COVID-19 crisis. Types of UV Radiations The UV or ultraviolet radiation is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum with ..
DRDO Equipment for Disinfection
DRDO recently introduced new products to help with the disinfection process to curb the spread of SARS CoV 2. Automatic Mist-based Sanitizer Dispensing Units It is a contactless sanitizer dispenser based on the water mist aerator technology which was originally ..
Kisan Rath App
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched the Kisan Rath mobile app to enable easier transportation of agricultural produce. About the App The Kisan Rath app is a mobile app for farmers to help transport their produce in ..
Rice- Fish Farming System
In view of the increasing challenge to ensure food security and sustainable agricultural intensification, the benefits of extensively adopting rice- fish farming system in India is being discussed. About the System Rice cum fish farming is a type of co-culture ..
CSIR develops Personal Protective Coverall Suit
On April 18, 2020, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) developed Personal Protective Cover all suit. The suit has been produced with polypropylene spun multilayered non-woven fabric. Highlights The Polypropylene spun suit can be used ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Central Drug Research Institute signs MoU to sequence virus strains
On April 18, 2020, the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King George Medical University to sequence the strains of COVID-19 virus samples obtained from different patients. What is the plan? According to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Demo-2 mission: NASA to launch Astronauts to space first time in 11 years
On April 18, 2020, NASA announced that it will launch its flight of astronauts on May 27, 2020. This is the first flight of NASA in 9 years. Highlights The mission is to use Falcon-9 rocket. The astronauts are to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
GoI amends FDI policy
On April 18, 2020, the Government of India amended the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy. This has been done to prevent opportunistic acquisitions of Indian companies due to COVID-19 economic crisis. The amendments has been made to the Consolidated FDI ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
CBDT releases relief funds to MSME
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued Rs 5,204 cores as relief funds to MSME (Micro Medium and Small Enterprises) sector. Around 8.2 lakh small businesses have received Income Tax Refunds so far. Highlights In the last 10 days, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Nigerian Chief Aide of President Muhammadu Buhari dies of COVID-19
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief Aide Abba Kyari died of COVID-19 on April 17, 2020. He had tested positive for the disease and had been receiving treatment for the disease. Abba Kyari Abba Kyari controlled access to Nigerian President Muhammadu ..