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ARPIT: Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation by Indian Air Force

June 9, 2020

The Indian Air Force recently developed Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation (ARPIT). The pod is to be used to evacuate critical patients that are suffering from COVID-19. Highlights The Indian Air Force identified the need for an air evacuation ..

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Magnetic Field of Solar Corona unveiled

June 5, 2020

The researchers in the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy have studied the interplanetary space of the sun called solar corona. Highlights The charged particles that are radiating from the surface of the sun is called solar wind. These particles ..

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DRDO develops SUMERU PACS

June 5, 2020

The Defence Research Development Organization has developed the SUMERU PACS, that helps to reduce sweating of Personal Protective Equipment wearers. Highlights The DRDO scientists found that the PPE wearers felt very uncomfortable after wearing them for more than 30 minutes. ..

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GoI to formulate new STIP (Science, Technology and Innovation) policy

June 3, 2020

The Department of Science and Technology along with the office of Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI are to jointly formulate National Science Technology and Innovation Policy 2020. The policy is to be formulated in bottom-up, decentralized process. About the Policy ..

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Central Panel recommends to ban use of TB drugs on crops

May 11, 2020

The Registration Committee that was set up under the Central Insecticides Board and Registration Committee (CIBRC) has recommended that TB drugs such as Streptomycin and Tetracycline should be completely banned on crops. Highlights The Registration Committee held its 114th meet ..

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NSTMIS report: India placed 3rd in scientific publication

May 2, 2020

The National Science and Technology Management Information (NSTMIS) has conducted a survey on Research and Development Statistics and Indicators 2019-20. Highlights The report says that India ranks 3rd globally in the scientific publication. The first two ranks were occupied by ..

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