IIT Kharagpur
Tamper-proof Signalling System
The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, is making significant strides in ensuring the safety and efficiency of train operations for the Indian Railways. By leveraging the power of blockchain technology, researchers from the Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) stream are ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Drone-based Mineral Exploration
India’s largest iron ore producer, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) Ltd, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IIT Kharagpur for the purpose of drone-based mineral exploration. Overview: Drone-based Geophysical Surveys and Hyperspectral Studies for Mineral Exploration would be ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Bipyrazole Organic Crystals
Researchers who are working at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata in association with IIT Kharagpur have developed self-repairing piezoelectric molecular crystals. These crystals are called bipyrazole organic crystals. Usage of Bipyrazole Organic Crystals When it ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
IIT-Kharagpur develops Early Cyclone Detection Technique
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur have developed an early cyclone detection technique which will help in early detection of development or strengthening of tropical cyclones in North Indian Ocean region. About Cyclone Detection Technique IIT developed this technique using ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
COVIRAP Technology
The IIT Kharagpur has successfully commercialised the healthcare product COVIRAP. What is COVIRAP? COVIRAP is a diagnostic technology to detect COVID-19 virus. The technology is also capable of testing influenza, dengue, malaria. Tuberculosis and Japanese Encephalitis. Also, the technology can ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Affordable and Portable Device to Detect COVID 19 Developed by IIT-Kharagpur
A team of researchers from the IIT Kharagpur has developed an affordable and portable test in order to detect COVID 19 infection. The test can be conducted in an ultra-low-cost portable enclosure as an alternative to specialized laboratory equipment. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Weather Forecast System Developed by IIT Kharagpur
Researchers at IIT Kharagpur have developed an advanced weather forecasting system in order to disseminate data regarding climate and its challenges to the farmers so that they can make informed decisions. This is expected to ensure that the agriculture sector ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
IIT Kharagpur to Train Students from Other Institutes in Agri-Tech
The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur has announced that it is going to launch a course in order to impart training to the students and faculty members of other institutions in the country pertaining to agricultural techniques. These students will ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
HRD Ministry awards IoE status to IIT-Madras, IIT-Khg, DU, BHU and University of Hyd
Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) have issued orders to 5 public Universities namely, IIT Madras, Banaras Hindu University, IIT Kharagpur, University of Delhi and University of Hyderabad conveying their declaration as Institutions of Eminence (IoE). Key Highlights HRD ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
SATHI: IIT Kharagpur to assist academic institutes in neighbouring region
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has been selected for setting up a Sophisticated Analytical and Technical Help Institute (SATHI), a Department of Science and Technology (DST) initiative of Centre. Centre has allotted an amount of Rs.125 crore over a ..