Researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune have developed a sensitive and low-cost sensor to rapidly detect bacteria. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The bug sniffer is a biosensor that uses synthetic peptides, magnetic nanoparticles, and quantum dots to detect the presence of bacteria. It will provide a cost and time-effective way of […]
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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi has developing magnetic Random Access Memory (RAM) which is faster, more energy-efficient and capable of storing more information in a smaller volume than existing data storage technologies. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The Spin-transfer torque (STT) based nano spintronic device is expected to put an end to computer
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Researchers from Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG), Navi Mumbai have developed a global model to predict the ionospheric electron density with larger data coverage—a crucial need for communication and navigation. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The new ANNIM uses long-term ionospheric observations to predict the ionospheric electron density and the peak parameters. Generally, ANNs
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Scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali, have recently come up with an efficient, low-cost electro-catalyst from fish gills that can help develop environmentally friendly energy conversion devices. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The bio-inspired carbon nanostructure will overcome the bottleneck in the realization of several renewable energy conversion and storage
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Thailand has found the largest number of nests of rare leatherback sea turtles in two decades on beaches bereft of tourists because of the coronavirus pandemic. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The highest recorded turtle nests the authorities have found since last November was 11 in the past two decades. Phuket Marine Biological Center
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Government of India has formed a high level task force to research on coronavirus and develop a vaccine. The task force will also coordinate with international community on vaccine development process for coronavirus. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The high-level task force will be co-chaired by Member, NITI Aayog, and Principal Scientific Adviser to
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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched a dashboard link on its website to aid drivers who travel to different places in the country. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The website provides a list and details of Dhabas and Truck repair shops available across the country by various organizations like the National Highways
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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
