India’s first ‘Flow Chemistry Technology Hub’

Recently, a Flow Chemistry Technology Hub (FCT Hub) was opened in Hyderabad. Where is the FCT hub located? It is located at Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences (DRILS), Hyderabad. The hub is initiated by the Telangana government. What is ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India’s first greenfield grain-based ethanol plant

Recently, a greenfield grain-based ethanol plant was inaugurated in Bihar by Bihar Chief Minister. What is the cost of the plant? The grain-based ethanol plant was built for Rs 105 crore. Which company set up the plant? Eastern India Biofuels ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural session of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI), 2022. Who hosted the conference? The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

P-75I and Air-independent propulsion(AIP) Technology

Recently, France’s Naval Group announced that it is withdrawing from the Indian Navy’s P-75I submarine project. What is the Indian Navy’s P-75I submarine project? The Project 75 (India)-class submarines (P-75I) are a planned class of diesel-electric submarines, which are to ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Electric Vehicle fire incidents

Recently, in India, there have been multiple incidents of two-wheeler electric vehicles (EVs) catching fire. What is the response of the government? ·         The Union Government constituted an expert panel to probe the recent series of Li-ion battery explosions in ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

IOC Pilot Project of Methanol-blended Petrol

Recently, the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) rolled out M15 petrol on a pilot basis in Assam’s Tinsukia district. What is M15 Petrol? M15 is a blend of 15 % methanol and 85 % Petrol. Why Pilot project is started in ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Pilot phase of Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

Recently, the pilot phase of the open network for digital commerce (ONDC) was launched. Where is the pilot being conducted? The pilot is being conducted across five cities Delhi, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Bhopal, and Shillong. It will be later launched in ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Semicon India Conference-2022

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the three-day Semicon India 2022 conference, which was held in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Who organized the conference? It was organized by India Semiconductor Mission in partnership with industry associations. What is the theme? The theme ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Study: Use of Disposable Masks in Cement Mixture

Single-use masks that were being used during the pandemic are now turning out to be an environmental problem and researchers have demonstrated a way of incorporating these masks into a mixture of cement to create more durable and stronger concrete. ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is ‘GAGAN Satellite Technology’?

India has achieved a major landmark after the Airports Authority of India (AAI) successfully conducted a trial by applying the latest indigenous satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) technology named GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation). Overview: IndiGo became the first airline ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs