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IISc-Samsung partner for R&D in Electrostatic Discharge Protection
Electrostatic Discharge Protection is protecting the equipment from electromagnetic waves. It is the most essential part of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Every electronic piece of equipment has to pass the EMC test to get certified as electromagnetically safe. It means it ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
IISc Bengaluru – G20 Science Working Group’s Secretariat
The Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has been chosen as the secretariat for Science 20 (S20) – the science working group of the G20 summit. About the S20 2023 The Science 20 (S20) 2023 will work towards resolving common ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Project Vaani
Project Vaani will be implemented jointly by the Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), ARTPARK (AI and Robotics Technology Park), and Google to gather speech data from across India for the creation of an AI-based language model that can understand diverse ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
ARYABHAT-1: Prototype of Analog chipset
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Centre for Brain Research (CBR) at IISC, Bengaluru
On June 20, 2022 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Centre for Brain Research (CBR). Key Facts The Centre for Brain Research (CBR) has been set up at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), at a cost of Rs 280 crore. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Covid19: IISc develops Mini-proteins to prevent Infection
Researchers from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore have developed a new class of artificial peptides or mini-proteins, that can inactivate the viruses like SARS-CoV-2. Key Facts This study was published in Nature Chemical Biology journal. Mini-proteins will block virus ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
IISc-ISRO develop device to conduct microbial experiments in outer space
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have developed device to conduct microbial experiments in outer space. Highlights This modular, self-contained device can be used to cultivate microorganisms which in turn, enable scientists ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
QSim- India’s first Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the India’s first ‘Quantum Computer Simulator (QSim) Toolkit’. Key Points QSim is the first-of-its-kind toolkit, indigenously developed in India. It meant to be a vital tool of learning and understanding the ..