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‘GermiKlean’: Developed by DRDO to sanitise uniforms of police and security personnel
The Defence Research and Development Organization has developed ‘GermiKlean’. GermiKlean is a sanitising chamber that can be used to sanitise uniforms of security and police personnel. Highlights The DRDO developed the sanitizing chamber after the Delhi Police raised their requirement of sanitizing their helmets, uniforms, cane shields, etc. About GermiKlean GermiKlean is capable of sanitizing ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) • Delhi Police • GermiKlean • sanitizer • Security
DHRUVs: UV based Sanitizer by DRDO to sanitize phones
The Research Centre Imarat (RCI) of Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) has developed Defence Research Ultraviolet Sanitizer (DHRUVS). Highlights The RCI of DRDO based in Hyderabad has developed a Ultra Violet Cabinet to sanitize mobile phones, laptops, iPads, passbooks, challans and paper. It can also be used to sanitize currency notes and papers. It provides ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: COVID-19 • Dhruv • disinfection • Ozone layer • sanitizer • UV light
National Biofuel Coordination Committee: Surplus Rice to be used to make Sanitizers
On April 20, 2020, the Minister of Petroleum Shri Dharmendra Pradhan held National Biofuel Coordination Committee (NBCC) meeting. Under the meeting, it was decided that surplus rice that is available with Food Corporation of India is to be used in manufacturing ethanol that is used in hand sanitizers. Highlights Under the NBCC, it was decided ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Agriculture • Biofuel Policy • FCI • Food Corporation of India (FCI) • Foodgrains • Rice • sanitizer • WHO
Two new products to enable COVID-19 disinfection process introduced by DRDO
The unit has been developed by Centre for Fire Explosive and Environment Safety by using its expertise in mist technology used to suppress fire. The unit uses water mist aerator technology to spray sanitizer while entering public places. There are no contacts between the user and the unit throughout its operation. Working The unit uses ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: COVID-19 • Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) • lock down • Ozone • sanitizer • UV light
Home Ministry issues Guidelines for Lock Down 2.0
On April 15, 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs launched revised guidelines for lock down 2.0. The second lock down, also called the smart lock down aims to consolidate the gains achieved by the first lock down. It is to be extended till May 3, 2020 Highlights Under the smart lock down the public transport ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Coal Sector • Education • extension of lock down • lock down • Oil and Gas • sanitizer • SEZ • smart lock down
National Rural Livelihood Mission: PPEs by Women SHGs
The COVID-19 outbreak has brought in unprecedented health emergency worldwide. This has created huge demand for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and face shields. In order to fulfil these needs, the Self-Help Groups spread all over India have now stepped into the production of PPEs and other medical essentials. Highlights Under National Rural Livelihood Mission, there ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission • National Rural Livelihoods Mission • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Rural Development • sanitizer • SHGs • Women Empowerment