IIT Kharagpur Innovation has Made COVID Testing Affordable
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has successfully validated ‘COVIRAP,’ the diagnostic machine evolved by the IIT Kharagpur researchers, for its efficacy in COVID-19 detection.
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Researchers Develop Economical device to Help Detect Asymptomatic COVID-19 Cases
Taking a clue from this, researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune (IISER Pune) in collaboration with the BJ Medical College have developed a fast and sensitive device that can help detect asymptomatic COVID-19 patients by testing their sense of smell. By accurately measuring the ability to smell, one could detect an asymptomatic COVID-19 infection caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Final User Trial of NAG Missile
Final user trial of 3rd generation Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) NAG was carried out today on 22 Oct 2020 at 0645 hrs from Pokhran range. The missile was integrated with the actual warhead and a tank target was kept at designated range. This was launched from NAG Missile Carrier NAMICA. The missile hit the target accurately defeating the armour.
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) to Launch Emergency Response Number & App
The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI,) Darjeeling has plans to launch an emergency response number and an App which will consist a directory of trained volunteers who will help during any crisis including natural calamities, disasters and pandemics, pan India. This service will be flagged off with a WhatsApp group on November 4, 2020, on the occasion of the 66th raising day of the institute.
Researchers Discover tThree New Species of Damselflies in the Western Ghats
The rugged and undulating terrain of the Western Ghats teems with life. Its numerous water bodies — streams, lakes and rivers — are a treasure trove of undiscovered species for scientists. Studies suggest that insects constitute more than half of the currently described species globally. A recent discovery of three new species of damselfly found near water bodies across the Western Ghats adds to the list.
5th Joint Working Group on Coal Between India and Indonesia on 5th November 2020
India is the host for 5th Joint Working Group (JWG) on Coal between India and Indonesia scheduled to be held on 5th November 2020 through Video conference from New Delhi due to travel restrictions on account of Covid pandemic.
India, Oman Agrees to Expedite Procedures for Signing Protocol to Amend Double Taxation Pact
India and Oman have agreed to expedite their internal procedures for signing and ratification of a protocol to amend the bilateral double taxation agreement and conclusion of an investment treaty, an official statement said on Monday. India has also invited Omani Sovereign Wealth Funds and private businesses to invest here.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Releases DRDO Procurement Manual 2020
To encourage more participation of Indian industry, including Start-ups and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Defence Research & Development (R&D) for achieving ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released a new version of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Procurement Manual 2020 (PM-2020) here today.
Govt Deals: China, Pakistan Companies Must Show Ownership Plan
From names of directors and their nationalities to a graph depicting the ownership structure, the Centre wants Chinese and Pakistan-based companies to bare it all to be eligible to bid for government and PSU contracts. Besides, details of all entities with over 10% shareholding has to be disclosed.
India Readying Covid-19 Vaccine Delivery System Using Digitised Network : PM Modi
PM Modi said India was putting in place a well-established vaccine delivery system, through a digitised network along with the digital health ID, for the immunisation of citizens.