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ANANYA: Disinfectant Spray developed by Defence Institute
The Pune based Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) has developed Nano-Technology based disinfectant spray to fight against COVID-19. The spray has been named ANANYA. Highlights The spray can be used by common man, health care workers. Also, the spray can be used on a large-scale use as well. It can be used on masks, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Ananya • Defence • disinfection • Indian Air Force (IAF) • Indian Armed Forces • Indian Navy • Indian Ordnance Factories • Ministry of Defence • Nano Technology • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
ARCI develop Ultra Violet based disinfection cabinet
The Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy along with the Mekins Industries have developed UVC based Cabinet to disinfect COVID-19 patients. About the Cabinet The Cabinet can be used to disinfect items used in commercial establishments and also in day to day life. Need During the early times of COVID-19, India was able to control ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: COVID-19 • disinfection • lock down • unlock • UV light
India first in world to make internet-controlled Robot
An engineer from Thane has developed an internet-controlled robot. The bot is first of its kind. The robot addresses the needs of the hospitals treating COVID-19 patients. About Coro-bot The robot has been named Coro-bot. It can independently dispense food, beverages, water, medicines. The robot also gives good advises to patients without the aid of ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Coro-bot • COVID-19 • disinfection • Internet of things (IOT) • mobile application • Robotics • UV light
“Ultra Swachh” Booth developed by DRDO to disinfect PPEs
The Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) developed a disinfection unit called Ultra Swachh. The unit is used to disinfect articles such as electronic items, Personal Protective Equipment, fabrics, etc. About the unit The Unit uses an advanced oxidative process called Ozonated Space Technology to disinfect the items. The device also uses Ozone Sealant Technology that ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) • disinfection • DRDO • Environment • Ozone • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Science and Technology Current Affairs
WHO: Spraying of Disinfectants in streets is not Effective
The World Health Organization recently announced to its member countries that spraying of disinfectants on roads is not effective. The organization rather says that spraying disinfectants can be harmful to public health. Highlights According to World Health Organization, fumigation or spraying of disinfectants on the streets and market places is not recommended to kill COVID-19. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: COVID-19 • disinfection • Liquid Chlorine • Viral disease • World Health Organisation (WHO)