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Dry eye syndrome

Dry eye syndrome is a disease that affects the tear glands of the eyes and causes redness, fatigue, itchiness and pain in the eyes. In the absence of...

March 19, 2021

Organoids

Organoids is a mini version of organs that are grown from stem cells under laboratory conditions (in vitro). These are simplified versions of their real life counterpart and...

March 19, 2021

CFC 11

CFC 11 or trichlorofluoromethane is a chlorofluorocarbon- a category of compounds that are known to be ozone-depleting. It is noted for its use as a refrigerant and more...

March 19, 2021

Artificial photosynthesis

Artificial photosynthesis is a chemical process that mimics the photosynthesis that occurs in plants and other autotrophic organisms. This process is carbon neutral as by-products are generally environmentally...

March 19, 2021

HEMT

HEMT or High Electron Mobility Transistor is a type of field effect transistor i.e. transistors that use electric field to control current flow. It uses junction of two...

March 19, 2021

USIAI Initiative

USIAI or US India Artificial Intelligence initiative is a program for India- USA cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence. It is an initiative of Indo-U.S. Science and...

March 19, 2021

Catch the Rain campaign

Catch the Rain campaign is an initiative of the Ministry of Jal Shakti to promote rainwater conservation. It is implemented under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan and is conducted...

March 19, 2021

LCU 58

LCU 58 or Landing Craft Utility is an amphibious ship and the last of the 8 LCUs of Mark IV Class. The vessel can carry 160 troops and...

March 19, 2021

Digital green certificate

The digital green certificate is a proposal from the European Commission to facilitate free but safe movement within the European Union amidst the pandemic. This proposed free pass...

March 19, 2021

Violence Against Women Act

Violence Against Women Act is a US legislation that seeks to fight domestic violence and sexual violence perpetrated against women. The Act was originally introduced in 1990 and...

March 19, 2021

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