In News : Recently ,ExpressVPN has removed its servers from India, becoming the first major virtual private network (VPN) provider to do so in the aftermath of the recent cybersecurity rules introduced by the country’s cybersecurity agency. Indian users of ExpressVPN will still be able to use its service via “virtual” India servers located in […]
In News Neptune and Uranus have much in common, yet their appearance is in different shades of blue. Key Points Observations came from Gemini Observatory, a Program of NSF’s NOIRLab, and other telescopes reveal that excess haze on Uranus makes it paler than Neptune. Commonality between Uranus and Neptune: They have similar masses, sizes, and […]
In News Recently, Researchers from IIT Kharagpur in collaboration with the Indo-Korea Science and Technology Center (IKST) have developed a method called CrysXPP to predict the properties of crystalline materials through machine learning. About CrysXPP CrysXPP: It is a machine learning system that enables rapid prediction of various material properties with high precision. Machine learning […]
In News Recently, Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a True Random Number Generator (TRNG) with a “record-breaking” performance parameter. About True Random Number Generator (TRNG) Device The study describing the TRNG device has been published in the journal ACS Nano. The performance of the TRNG device on the standard tests […]
In Context The National Facility for Gene Function in Health and Disease (NFGFHD) was inaugurated in Pune by the Union Minister of Education. About NFGFHD It has been set up at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune. It is supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) at a total cost of […]
In News Recently, Researchers developed a low-cost device that can selectively capture carbon dioxide gas while it charges. The device has been described in the journal Nanoscale. About Supercapacitor Device It is similar to a rechargeable battery, is the size of a coin, and is made in part from sustainable materials including coconut shells and […]
In News Recently, the Union Minister launched a Single National Portal for Biotech researchers and Start-Ups. About the portal Developed by: The Department of Biotechnology has developed Biological Research Regulatory Approval Portal (BioRRAP). Aim: The Portal BioRRAP will cater to all those seeking regulatory approval required for biological research and development activity in the country. […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the country’s first 5G testbed that will enable start-ups and industry players to test their products locally, thereby reducing dependence on facilities abroad. About The 5G testbed had been set up at a cost of about ?220 crore. It is an important step towards self-reliance in […]
In News The Kerala health department identified Shigella bacteria as the cause for the food poisoning incident in Kasaragod district of Kerela. What is Shigella? It is a bacterium that belongs to the enterobacter family — a group of bacteria that reside in the intestine, not all of which cause disease in humans. It cause […]
In Context This article highlights how Hydrogen could completely transform India’s energy ecosystem. About Hydrogen Hydrogen is the lightest element. It is the simplest and smallest element in the periodic table. No matter how it is produced, it ends up with the same carbon-free molecule. However, the pathways to produce it are very diverse, and […]
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