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Next-Gen 3D Printed Catalysts

March 8, 2022

Next-Gen 3D Printed Catalysts are developed by researchers at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University in Melbourne, Australia. About the research The researchers claim that they solved the biggest challenge in the development of hypersonic aircraft i.e. controlling the ..

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Omicron Variant in White-Tailed Deer

March 8, 2022

According to a study, some white-tailed deer living in the US are infected with the SARS-CoV-2’s Omicron variant. Overview: The study is yet-to-be peer-reviewed and has been posted recently on the bioRxiv preprint repository. This study also found SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing ..

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National Highway for Electric Vehicle (NHEV)

March 7, 2022

National Highway for Electric Vehicle (NHEV) is an organization which aims at promoting electrification of India’s transportation systems. About NHEV NHEV by 2020 is 1st intercity e-mobility prototypical program to facilitate Ease of Doing Business through Single Window Clearance under ..

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TRAPPIST-1 system

March 7, 2022

TRAPPIST-1 is a red dwarf star in the Aquarius constellation. About TRAPPIST-1 TRAPPIST-1 was earlier known as 2MASS J23062928–0502285 or K2-112, because it was spotted with the Two Micron All-Sky Survey (2MASS). It was discovered in 1999 by astronomer John ..

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Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits

March 5, 2022

Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) are a type of integrated circuit (IC) devices that have numerous applications in various sectors. About Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs) MMICs operate at microwave frequencies (300 MHz to 300 GHz). They are very small ..

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‘Kavach’ Anti-collision system

March 5, 2022

‘Kavach’ is the automatic train anti-collision system developed by the Indian Railways. About Kavacah Kavach or “armor” is the indigenously-developed system that prevents collisions between trains. It is also known as Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). It is being developed ..

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IARI Research on Resilient Crops

March 5, 2022

Scientists at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), in collaboration with several other research institutions, have identified about 15,000 selected germplasms of rice and wheat for developing varieties that are tolerant to floods, droughts, heatwaves, and diseases to mitigate the ..

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Europa Clipper Spacecraft

March 5, 2022

The Europa Clipper which is formerly known as the Europa Multiple Flyby Mission is an interplanetary mission being developed by NASA and also includes an orbiter. The spacecraft, which is scheduled to launch in October 2024, is being designed to ..

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What is a Solar Tree?

March 5, 2022

A structure that incorporates solar energy technology on a single pillar, like a trunk of a tree is known as Solar Tree. It may be a functional power generator or a solar artwork. Purpose of Solar Tree The purpose of ..

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India-ITU Host Country Agreement (HCA)

March 4, 2022

On 3rd March 2022, Union Minister of Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) signed the Host Country Agreement (HCA). About the agreement HCA was signed in a virtual ceremony during the World Telecommunications Standardization Assembly-20 ..

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