Current Affairs June 2020

IoT based used mask disposal smart bin and UV light-based disinfection device

VST Mobility Solutions has launched an automated mask disposal machine, named BIN-19, as part of efforts to develop products helping to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The disposal device developed using Chitra UV based face mask disposal bin technology from the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) was formally launched. VST Mobility

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3 DST institutes among top 30 Indian Institutions in 2020 Nature Index

Three of the autonomous institutions of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India have found their place among top 30 Indian Institutions including universities, IITs, IISERs, and Research Institutions and Labs as per Nature Index 2020 ratings based on the research published in the top journals, a measure of research quality. The three

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Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle Complex

A Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) Complex was inaugurated by Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Naval Command (ENC) in Visakhapatnam. DSRV Complex was equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. It has been designed to accommodate the newly inducted submarine rescue system and store the DSRV assets in the rescue-ready state. The system

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Implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in Maharashtra in 2020-21

The Maharashtra State government has planned to provide 100% tap connections to all the households in the State by 2023-24. In Maharashtra, out of 1.42 crore rural households, 53.11 lakh households have already got tap connections. The government of India has approved Rs.1,828.92 crore for the implementation of JJM in the State during 2020-21. The

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World Food Prize 2020

Indian-American soil scientist Dr Rattan Lal has won the prestigious World Food Prize, considered to be equivalent to a Nobel Prize in agriculture, in recognition of his contribution to increase the global food supply by helping small farmers improve their soil’s health. Dr.Rattan Lal was awarded for his role in developing and mainstreaming a soil-centric

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PM Modi discussion with Israel PM to expand cooperation in context of COVID-19

Prime Minister of India and PM of Israel held a discussion over the telephone. The leaders affirmed the partnership b between India and Israel. PM Modi and His Excellency Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the potential areas where the countries could expand their cooperation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, including research and development (R&D) efforts

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Madhya Pradesh to implement Jal Jeevan Mission during 2020-21

Government of India approved Rs.1,280 crore for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in Madhya Pradesh for 2020-21. The amount of Rs.244.95 crore and this year’s Central allocation and matching State share, Rs.3,093 crore will be available with the State 2020. Madhya Pradesh has planned to have 100% Functional Household Tap Water Connection (FHTC) by 2023-24.

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Face mask to annihilate pathogenic microorganisms

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-BHU) scientists have developed an anti-microbial five-layered face mask. The face mask was aimed to address a few issues to combat novel coronavirus. The common face mask that is available in the market currently acts as a filter to stop the entry of microbes to oral and nasal airways but does

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Titan drifts away from Saturn 100 times faster than expected

Saturn’s largest moon Titan is now expanding from Saturn at a rate 100 times faster than scientists had previously predicted as reported by a new study. This speed of drifting is about 4 inches every year. Titan was born close to the planet. But over the course of 4.5 billion years, Titan has migrated out

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Nano-technology based disinfectant spray to combat COVID-19

Pune based Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) scientists have developed a nano-technology based disinfectant spray to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The formulation has been named Ananya. Ananya disinfectant spray is effective in disinfecting all types of surfaces. The spray can be used on masks, Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), hospital linens, and other likely contaminated

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