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106th Science Congress to be hosted by Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Jalandhar
The 106th Indian Science Congress will be held at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Jalandhar, Punjab from January 3 to 7, 2019. It will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The theme for the five-day science congress is ‘Future ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
International Conference on ICT to be held in Kathmandu, Nepal
International Conference on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) will be held in Kathmandu, capital city of Nepal from June 17-18, 2018. The Theme of two day conference is “Sustainable Development Goals for Smart Society”. Key Facts The conference is organised ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
ISRO to transfer lithium ion cell technology to industries for mass production
ISRO’s rocket sciences arm Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) has decided to transfer its own in-house lithium ion (Li ion) cell technology to successful Indian industries and start-ups on non-exclusive basis in automobiles for Rs. 1 crore. The initiative aims ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
EPIC planet: Indian PRL scientists discover new planet
Scientists from Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad have discovered for first time distant planet revolving around Sun-like star. Both the planet and the star have been named EPIC. With this discovery India joins handful of countries which have discovered planets ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
CSIR lab to give technology for India’s first indigenous Lithium Ion Battery project
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) lab has signed Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with RAASI Solar Power Pvt Ltd for transfer of technology for India’s first Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Battery project. The agreement was signed by CSIR’s Central Electro ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
Andhra Pradesh: First state to use auto-disable syringes for all clinical purposes
Andhra Pradesh is set to become first state in India to use auto-disable syringes for all clinical purposes to prevent infection. The state will enforce this decision from will from the World Hepatitis Day, observed every year on July 28. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
Scientists create world’s first 3D-printed human corneas
Scientists from Newcastle University, UK have created world’s first 3D printed human corneas (3D printed thin protective film over eye) that could solve problem of shortage of available eye donors and help millions of blind people gain sight again. Cornea ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
TRAI proposes use of blockchain technology to curb spam calls, texts
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in its draft Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulation, 2018 has proposed use of blockchain technology to check menace of Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) or spam calls and messages. This will be for ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018