Science & Technology
Indian Scientists detect ionized Fluorine in Extreme Helium stars for the first time
The Extreme Helium Stars are low-mass super giants and are devoid of hydrogen. So far, around 21 helium stars have been detected. The scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics have determined Fluorine in Extreme Helium stars for the first ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
GoI: No plans to extend 21-days of Lock Down; Science behind 21-day Lock Down
On March 30, 2020, the Government of India clarified that it had no plans to extend the 21 day lock down that was begun on March 25, 2020. The announcement comes to clarify rumours and fake news about extension of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
IIIT Hyderabad create first ever Indian Brain Atlas
Researchers at International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-H), Hyderabad, have created the first-ever Indian Brain Atlas referred to as IBA 100. The research has been published in a peer-reviewed journal– Neurology India. The Indian human brain atlas construction was undertaken ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
Research & Development in India
The University Grants Commission has taken note of several past instances of Indians resorting to publishing their research work by unethical methods and has decided to take strong steps and impose stiff penalties to deter such activities. What has happened? ..
India and China agree roadmap for addressing Trade Imbalance
The eleventh session of the China-India joint-group on Economic Relations, Trade, Science & Technology was held in New Delhi. The session was co-chaired by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Suresh Prabhu and China’s Minister of Commerce Mr. Zhong Shan. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Canada for cooperation in field of S&T
The Union Cabinet approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canada for cooperation in field of Science & Technology. The MoU was concluded by Department of Science and Technology (DST) with Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada. Salient ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
New species of tree frog named Ghatixalus magnus discovered in Western Ghats
Researchers have discovered a new species of tree frog named as Ghatixalus magnus in the Western Ghats in Kadalar High Ranges of Idukki district, Kerala. It was discovered by team of researchers comprising of Robin Abraham and batrachologis Anil Zachariah ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
Microsoft launches Edu-Cloud with aim to Make Learning Fun
Information technology giant, Microsoft has launched a cloud computing-based offering Edu-Cloud with an aim to Make Learning Fun. It seeks to enhance digital learning and teaching in schools and higher education institutions in India through virtual learning platforms. Edu-Cloud by ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015