Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Current Affairs, GK & News
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 to carry out biological experiments even in outer space. This study was published in Acta ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Gaganyaan • IISc Bangalore • IISc-ISRO • Indian Institute of Science (IISc) • Light Emitting Diode (LED) • microbial experiments
IISc-Mynvax’s heat-tolerant Covid vaccine
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru has developed a heat-tolerant COVID-19 vaccine formulation. While studying on animals, it was found to be effective against all current SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern. Key Points Research was published in ACS Infectious Diseases journal. This vaccine was formulated by IISc-incubated biotech start-up Mynvax, built a strong immune response in ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: COVID-19 vaccine • Heat-Tolerant covid-19 vaccine • IISc-Mynvax's covid-19 vaccine • Indian Institute of Science (IISc) • SARS-Cov-2 virus
Amendments to Prime Minister Research Fellowship Scheme (PMRF)
The Union Ministry of Human Resource and Development recently announced various amendments to Prime Minister Research Fellowship Scheme. Highlights Under the scheme, a dedicated division called “Research and Innovation Division” was created to boost research. The division is to be headed by director who coordinates research work of several institutions under the Ministry of HRD. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Budget 2018-19 • IIIT • IISc Bangalore • IIT • Indian Institute of Science (IISc) • NIT • Prime Minister Research Fellowship • Union Budget
PM releases commemorative coins to honour late industrialist Jamsetji Tata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released commemorative coins to honour Tata Group founder Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata. PM released coins in the denomination of 100 and five rupee to mark Jamsetji Tata’s 175th birth anniversary. Thus, Jamsetji will be the first industrialist in India to be felicitated by the government in such a manner. He was ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2015
Topics: Current Affairs 2016 • Indian Institute of Science (IISc) • Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata • Jamshedpur district • Sakchi • Tata Group • Tata Hydroelectric Power Supply Company • Tata Steel