Hubble Space Telescope celebrates the 30th anniversary on 24 April 2020. The unique design of the telescope has allowed being repaired and upgraded with advanced technology by astronauts. The telescope is one of NASA’s longest-living and most valuable observatories. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Hubble is expected to sustain through the 2020s. Also, a […]
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Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India have found a low-cost metal-free nanomaterial for visible light microbial disinfection which can be an alternative to silver and other metal-based materials. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The researchers have tested
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Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad, is collaborating with another Hyderabad-based integrated pharmaceutical company, LAXAI Life Sciences, to develop and manufacture APIs and drug intermediates. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The collaboration will use the know-how for the commercial manufacturing of the products. LAXAI Life Sciences will be one of the first few
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IIT-Guwahati researchers have developed an affordable antimicrobial spray-based coating for PPE and 3D printed Ear Guard for comfortable use of face masks by healthcare workers. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) researchers have developed affordable antimicrobial (antiviral/antibacterial) spray-based coating for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) along with 3D-printed ‘Ear Guard for comfortable use of face masks
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced that India will be hosting the 2020 Asian Boxing Championship. The championship is expected to be held during November-December this year. The host city is yet to be announced later. The announcement was made by the National Federation President Ajay Singh. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Boxing Federation of India got
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Health authorities have been strongly advocating the use of face masks to prevent corona infection. At the same time, wearinga mask for a long time is reportedly causing difficulties in breathing and congestion in the respiratory system. To address this issue, scientists at CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, have developed a herbal decongestant spray.
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World Immunization Week 2020 is celebrated from 24-30 April. It is celebrated in the last week of April by the World Health Organization (WHO). The observation of the week aims to promote the use of vaccines in order to protect people of all ages against disease. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The theme for
PM Modi launched e-Gram Swaraj portal and Swamitva Yojana on Panchayati Raj DayIn another e-governance move the Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched e-Gram Swaraj portal and Swamitva Yojana, which will conduct their operations online. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points E-Gram Swaraj will monitor the events organized for the rural areas. Candidates check the EGramSwaraj
World Malaria Day is an international event observed on 25 April every year to spread awareness about malaria disease globally. It will also promote efforts to prevent malaria around the world. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The theme of World Malaria Day 2020 is “Zero Malaria Starts with Me.” The movement aims to drive
International Delegate’s Day is observed on 25 April to raise awareness of the role of the representatives and delegates of the Member States to the United Nations. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points International Delegate’s Day marks the anniversary of the first day of the San Francisco Conference which is also known as the United
