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Indo-US IUSSTF to address COVID-19 challenges
The IUSSTF, Indo-US Science and Technology Forum has invited proposals from Indian and American scientists. The proposals will demonstrate value and benefits of Indo-US partnership in COVID-19 research. Highlights The global partnerships and collaborations are bringing together scientists and engineers ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
DST funds development of Active Virosome Vaccine Production
The Department of Science and Technology operating under Ministry of Science and Technology is to fund Seagull Biosolutions to develop Active Virosome vaccines and immunodiagnostic kits for COVID-19. The kits are expected to reach the market by August 2020. Virosomes ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
nCoVSENSE Module: Funded by DST to develop Rapid Test of COVID-19
The Department of Science and Technology has funded a health care start up called the “Module Innovations” in order to develop COVID-19 testing kit. The purpose of the kit is to make the testing quicker within 10 to 15 minutes. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Bio Fortified Carrots developed by farmer scientist
A farmer scientist of Junagadh district, Gujarat Shri Vallabhai Vastambhai Marvaniya developed biofortified carrots. The carrots are locally called “Madhuban Gajar”. It is rich in β-carotene and iron. Highlights The biofortified carrot variety is benefiting more than 150 local farmers. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Funding approved by DST to develop Nasal Passage Gel for COVID-19
The Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering and IIT Madras have developed a nasal passage gel that will inactivate COVID1-9. The funding to support the technology is to be provided by SERB (Science and Engineering Research Board), a statutory body operating ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Anti-Microbial Coating Technology approved by DST
The Department of Science and Technology recently approved anti-microbial coating developed by Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR). What is Anti-Microbial Coating The anti-microbial coating can be applied or fabricated into surfaces such as textiles, plastics, etc. The ..