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CSIR developed indigenous Mechanized Scavenging System

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) demonstrated the CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur developed indigenous Mechanized Scavenging System successfully at the premises of the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory. This cost-effective machine will be deployed in Metro and tier-2 and tier-3 cities It will handle the blockage caused by plastic and other non-biodegradable domestic thrown-away items, debris, intrusion of tree roots, etc. It […]

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Microsoft launches AI Innovate initiative to empower startups in India

Tech giant Microsoft launched a new programme Microsoft AI Innovate for nurturing and scaling startups that are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). The 10-week initiative will support startups in India leveraging AI technologies, helping them scale operations, drive innovation, and build industry expertise. The new program is open for both B2B and B2C startups, from diverse

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India successfully test-fires surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) carried successful test-firing of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5 on October 27, 2021, from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. It was test-fired at 7.50 pm. Agni-5 is a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which uses a three-stage solid-fuelled engine. The missile, which uses a three-stage solid-fuelled engine, is capable of striking targets up to

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Amazon India launched its Global Computer Science Education programme in India

Amazon today announced the launch of Amazon Future Engineer, its global computer science (CS) education program, in India. According to the company, the programme will enable access to quality computer science education and career opportunities for students from underrepresented and underserved communities. In the first year of its launch, Amazon aims to enable and deliver learning opportunities to more

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Latest technology to help utilise ground water for drinking

The latest state-of-the-art technology is being employed by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) for mapping ground water sources in arid regions and thus help utilise ground water for drinking to supplement Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Har Ghar Nal Se Jal” scheme. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 CSIR in collaboration National Geophysical Research Institute

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Indian researchers discovered 3 black holes from 3 galaxies

Indian researchers have discovered three supermassive black holes from three galaxies merging together to form a triple active galactic nucleus in our nearby universe. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The study was published as a letter in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics. This rare occurrence in our nearby Universe indicates that small merging groups are

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US astronomers discovered “fastest orbiting asteroid” in solar system

The Astronomers at the Carnegie Institution for Science (CIS) announced the discovery of the fastest orbiting asteroid ever spotted in the solar system. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Dubbed as “2021 PH27”, the space rock, which is 1 kilometre in diameter, completes its orbit in just 113 Earth days. The work was reported to the

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OneWeb launched 34 satellites by Arianespace

OneWeb recently launched another batch of 34 satellites by Arianespace from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 OneWeb is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications operator co-owned by Bharti group and the UK government. The latest launch takes OneWeb’s total in-orbit constellation to 288 satellites, and these would form part

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IIT Madras developed India’s first indigenous motorized wheelchair vehicle

Indian Institute of Technology Madras has developed India’s first indigenous motorized wheelchair vehicle that can be used not only on roads but even on uneven terrains. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Called ‘NeoBolt’, it has a maximum speed of 25 kmph and travels up to 25 km per charge. It empowers wheelchair users with a

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Japan aims to bring back soil samples from Martian moon by 2029

Japan’s space agency plans to bring soil samples back from the Mars region ahead of the US and Chinese missions now operating on Mars, in hopes of finding clues to the planet’s origin and traces of possible life. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, plans to launch an explorer

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