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IISc Develops STring Representation Of Nanopore Geometry(STRONG)
Recent advancements in nanopore research have emerged from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Researchers have developed a novel language called STRONG, which describes nanopore shapes and structures using a sequence of characters. The publication appeared in the Journal of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
IISc Scientists Discover a Method to Break Down Biofilm Barriers
Recent research from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has revealed a novel approach to combat antibiotic resistance. The study focuses on breaking down biofilm barriers that protect disease-causing bacteria. Biofilms are secreted by bacteria and act as formidable shields ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
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
THE World University Ranking 2023
The 19th edition of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings was released recently. It ranked 1,799 universities from 104 countries and regions. This edition covered 137 more universities than last year. Key findings Oxford University in the UK holds ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
ARWU Ranking, 2020
The ARWU (Academic Ranking of World Universities) is also called Shanghai Ranking. Around fifteen Indian Universities have made it to the ARWU, 2020. Indian Universities in ARWU Ranking, 2020 The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore has secured the top position ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
IISc develops ICMR-approved mobile RT-PCR lab
Karnataka has launched the first-ever ICMR-approved RT-PCR Lab in the country and it has been developed by the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru. It is known as Mobile Infection Testing and Reporting Lab (MITR), which is capable of testing ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
“Indian National Super Model” launched by DST
On May 31, 2020, the Department of Science and Technology operating under Ministry of Science and Technology launched the Indian National Super Model. The Model was launched to help monitor transmission of COVID-19 infection. Highlights The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
DRDO’s New Bomb Detection Device
The new explosives detection device, named Raider X, was unveiled at the National Workshop on Explosive Detection 2020 in Pune. Features of the Device: The Raider X can detect explosives from a stand-off distance of 2 metres. It can detect ..
RalDer-X: New Explosive Detection Device developed by DRDO and IISc Bangalore
On March 1, 2020, at the National Workshop on Explosive Detection, a new Explosive Detection device called RalDer-X was launched. Highlights RalDer-X has the capacity to detect explosives that are in the pure form and also those that are added ..