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Indian origin scientist develops world's first microfactory for e-waste
IIT-trained Australian scientist of Indian origin Veena Sahajwalla has launched world’s first microfactory that can transform components from electronic waste items into valuable materials for re-use. Key Facts The e-waste microfactory uses green manufacturing technologies to turn many types of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Health Ministry bans over-the-counter sale of 14 steroid creams
The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has banned over-the-counter sale of 14 steroid creams to prevent indiscriminate sale of ointments containing steroids and antibiotics without prescription. These 14 preparations were included under Schedule H of the Drugs and Cosmetics ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Odilorhabdins: New class of antibiotics to fight drug resistance discovered
Researchers have discovered new class of antibiotics called odilorhabdins or ODLs that fights drug resistance. It was produced by symbiotic bacteria found in soil-dwelling nematode worms that colonise insects for food. The bacterium helps to kill insect and secrete antibiotic ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Parker Solar Probe: NASA to launch Humanity’s first flight to Sun in July 2018
NASA’s will launch humanity’s first mission Parker Solar Probe (PSP) to the Sun in July 31, 2018. It is undergoing final preparations for its scheduled launch on board of NASA’s Delta IV Heavy launch vehicle from Kennedy Space Centre in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
RH300 sounding rocket launched for atmospheric studies
The RH-300 MKII sounding rocket developed by IRSO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) was successfully launched from Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Key Facts The rocket was launched by VSSC under Sounding Rocket Experiment (SOUREX) programme for ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Government bans imports of hormone oxytocin
The Union government has banned imports of hormone oxytocin to stop its misuse in livestock industry, where it causes hormonal imbalances and shortens the lives of milch animals. The Government has decided to rely on domestic production to satisfy requirements ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
09-3x Dynamic Tamping Express: Indian Railways induct new machines for Mechanised Track Maintenance
The Indian Railways has inducted three 09-3x Dynamic Tamping Express machines for improved mechanised Track Maintenanc. This advanced technology simulator is presently only available in five countries including India. These machines have been manufactured in India under Make in Inida ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
TRAI proposes Wi-Fi grid to bring down cost of internet by 90%
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed concept of open architecture-based public Wi-Fi grid to bring down the cost of internet by 90%. It is much needed as broadband proliferation across country is important pillar of Digital India ..