Transfer of Technology Current Affairs, GK & News
UV Blaster: Disinfection Tower developed by DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organization has developed Ultra Violet Disinfection Tower for chemical free and rapid disinfection. The tower is to be highly helpful in high infection prone areas. Highlights The equipment named UV Blaster is a UV based sanitizer that was designed and developed by DRDO. It is highly helpful for disinfecting high ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: COVID-19 • Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) • Smart Phone • Transfer of Technology • UV light
Herbal Decongestant Spray developed by CSIR
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) has developed herbal decongestant spray. The spray is used to prevent COVID-19 infection and to ease wearing masks. Highlights Wearing mask for a long time creates difficulty in breathing and congestion in respiratory system. The herbal spray will help to address this problem. What ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Ayush • Carbon dioxide • CSIR • Face Mask • Health • Health care • Herbal Medicines • Transfer of Technology
GoI to provide “Mass Manufacturing Ready” hardware and software for free
On April 9, 2020, the CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) tied up with Bharat Electronics Limited to develop mass manufacturing technologies (hardware and software). The technologies are to focus on production of medical devices. These technologies after creation are to be transferred to companies free of cost. Recent Innovations On the lines of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Bharat Electronics • Bharat Electronics Limited • CSIR • mass manufacturing • oxygen support • Transfer of Technology
GoI: Scientific Services by CSIR to mitigate COVID-19
The CSIR-CERCRI (Central Electrochemical Research Institute) has come out with scientific services to mitigate COVID-19. The Centre has made series of lab made PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment). Highlights India is currently on the line of facing shortage of PPEs. In order to address this issue, the centre has come up with hand wash, disinfectant solutions ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: CSIR • Face Mask • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • Rural Development • sanitizer • Transfer of Technology • Women Empowerment
Portugal President to make a 4-day visit to India
Portugal President Rebelo de Sousa is to make a four-day visit to India. The last visit by a Portugal President to India was in 2007. Highlights The Portugal President during his visit will hold talks with President Ram Nath and PM Modi. He will also travel to the states of Maharashtra and Goa. The countries ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: India-European Union • India-Portugal • PM Modi • President Ram Nath Kovind • Science and Technology • Transfer of Technology • water management
Bhabha Kavach: New bullet proof jacket developed by BARC-to be used by CISF
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre developed a new bullet proof jacket called Bhabha Kavach. The jackets are to be used by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Highlights Around 5 pieces of Bullet proof jackets were handed over to the CISF. The nominal weight of the jacket is 6.8kg. It is the lightest level-3 plus ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Barc • BIS • Bullet Proof Jacket • Indian Ordnance Factories • Ministry of Home Affairs • Ordnance Factory Board • Transfer of Technology