IIT Bombay
AroTrack: IIT Bombay Scientists Develop Water-Pollutant Detecting Device
AroTrack is a groundbreaking device developed by scientists at IIT Bombay, which aims to tackle the critical issue of water pollution. The device can detect harmful pollutants like phenol and benzene in water, which utilises proteins from bacteria that thrive ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
QS Asia University Rankings 2023
QS Asia University Rankings 2023 was released recently by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) – a UK-based ranking authority. About QS Asia University Rankings The QS Asia University Rankings is released annually by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). It highlights the top ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Mega fair on research and development
23 IITs are collaborating to organize a mega fair on research and development on October 14 and 15 this year. Key facts IInvenTiv is a mega fair on research and development that aims to promote innovation-led growth and development of ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
IIT Bombay’s collaboration with India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Recently, IIT Bombay entered into collaboration with India Meteorological Department (IMD) to develop climate solutions at the village, city, and district levels. What are the expected outcomes of the collaboration? Sensors and Drone-based Smart Monitoring System Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) technology ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
New technology to repair Aerospace components
An Indian scientist recently developed a completely autonomous technology to repair Aerospace components. Key facts The new technology will completely repair and restore high-value components like turbine blades, moulds, and other aerospace components requiring minimal human intervention. This technology will ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
IIT-Bombay launches ‘Project Udaan’
IIT-Bombay launched its “Project Udaan” on the occasion of Hindi Diwas on September 14, 2021. Aim of the project Project Udaan was launched with the aim of breaking the language barrier that many students face while joining the institutes of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
First CAR-T Cell Therapy Conducted
Clinical trials of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy was conducted globally. Therapy has emerged as a breakthrough in cancer treatment. It has shown promising results on end stage patients, especially in patients of Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. Highlights CAR-T technology ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Vajra Kavach Disinfection System
Mumbai-based start-up, Indra water has developed “Vajra Kavach Disinfection System” which removes scourge of viral particles from equipment used by Corona warriors front line workers. About Disinfection System Disinfection System removes any possible traces of SARS-Cov-2 virus from Personal Protective ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021