SciTech India

04/11/2021

20/06/2021

Indian Scientists have recently found that the cancer-causing virus Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) affects the glial cells or the non-neural cells in the central nervous system and alters molecules like phospho-inositols (PIP); a type of lipid, glycerol, and cholesterol, when the virus infects the brain cells.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/06/20/cancer-causing-virus-affects-the-glial-cells-in-central-nervous-system-study-by-dst-supported-fist-facility/

20/06/2021

Imaging of objects in foggy weather conditions may now be clearer. Researchers have found a method that can improve the images captured on such days. The technique involves modulating the light source and demodulating them at the observer’s end.

Scientists have long attempted to use the physics of scattering and computer algorithms to process the resulting data and improve the quality of images.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/06/20/researchers-find-an-improved-method-of-imaging-objects-through-fog/

20/06/2021

Scientists have shown that the cold desert of Ladakh Himalaya once experienced large floods that rose much above the present-day river level. It implies that in the scenario of global warming, when the higher Himalaya regions are expected to respond dramatically, flood frequency in Ladakh may increase, which may call for serious urban and rural planning.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/06/20/cold-desert-ladakh-was-actively-flooding-during-the-post-glacial-warming-study/

20/06/2021

A multi-instrument facility established at IISc, Bangalore can determine concentrations of metals and metalloids spanning a concentration range of ≥100 ppm to 10 ppt (9 orders of magnitude). This Water analysis facility will be key in tracing sources of pollution, quantifying reactive-transport pathways of toxic metals, and assessing the efficiency of remediation methods.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/06/20/instrumentation-facility-at-iisc-bangalore-can-accurately-trace-toxic-metals-at-very-low-concentrations/

20/06/2021

Astronomers tracking star formation activity of the young Universe billions of years ago have long been intrigued by the fact that star formation in galaxies which was at its highest about 8-10 billion years ago, had declined steadily thereafter. Searching for the reason behind this, they have found that the likely cause for the decline is that galaxies were running out of fuel.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/06/09/researchers-track-reason-behind-decline-in-star-formation-activity-8-billion-years-ago/

20/06/2021

COVID-19 is causing a major global pandemic. The scientific and clinical community are actively engaged to develop effective preventions and treatments. A key strategy to protect humans from this corona virus pandemic is the development of effective vaccines and therapeutics.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/06/09/dbt-ils-establishes-animal-challenge-study-platform/

20/06/2021

Indian Scientists have found a promising technique for early detection of development or strengthening of tropical cyclones in the atmospheric column prior to satellite detection over ocean surface in North Indian Ocean region.

Early detection of Tropical cyclones has wide socio-economic implications. So far, remote sensing techniques have detected them the earliest.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/06/09/novel-technique-could-help-detect-tropical-cyclones-for-bay-of-bengal-basin-earlier-than-satellites/

20/06/2021

In a major boost to the scientific efforts for crop improvement to save nitrogenous pollution and fertilizers worth billions, Indian biotechnologists identified candidate genes for nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in rice. This was accomplished by Prof. Nandula Raghuram, Dr. Supriya Kumari and Dr. Narendra Sharma from the School of Biotechnology, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/06/09/scientists-identify-genes-to-improve-fertilizer-nitrogen-use-efficiency-in-rice/

20/06/2021

Diesel-fuelled internal combustion engine generator for electrical power generation mainly emits carbon monoxide (CO), Hydrocarbon (HC), Smoke, Particulate Matter (PM), Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and Carbon dioxide (CO2)emissions resulting in a contribution to air pollution.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/06/09/diesel-fuelled-internal-combustion-engine-generator-for-electrical-power-generation-mainly-emits-carbon-monoxide-co-hydrocarbon-hc-smoke-particulate-matter-pm-oxides-of-nitrogen-nox-and-ca/

26/05/2021

Ashoka University announced that a Chair has been endowed by two renowned Astrophysicists, Sunanda Basu and Santimay Basu, in their name for teaching and research in Astrophysics. The University will undertake an extensive search for appointment of a distinguished Professor of Astrophysics to the Sunanda and Santimay Basu Chair in Astrophysics.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/05/24/ashoka-university-announces-sunanda-and-santimay-basu-chair-in-astrophysics/

26/05/2021

A new initiative by the government will soon catalyze R&D on critical components and innovations concerning Make-in-India Oxygen Concentrators to meet the emerging healthcare requirements to combat the COVID 19 epidemic.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/05/24/government-invites-rd-proposals-on-critical-components-and-innovations-in-oxygen-concentrators/

21/05/2021

A Mumbai-based startup is ready with its affordable Rapid Antigen Test that offers COVID 19 diagnosis & surveillance at the cost of Rs 100 per test.

The test developed by Patanjali Pharma will complement the gold standard RTPCR & Rapid antigen tests and make it one of the most affordable ones available in the market.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/05/17/dst-supported-startup-develops-affordable-test-kits-for-early-diagnosis-of-covid-19-in-rural-resource-constraint-areas/

21/05/2021

Several centers are being set up by the Department of Science and Technology to house major analytical instruments to provide common services of high-end analytical testing, thus avoiding duplication and reduced dependency on foreign sources.

Three such centers set up at IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi and BHU Varanasi, are being operated with a transparent, open access policy.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/05/17/department-of-science-and-technology-sets-up-centers-housing-major-analytical-instruments-to-increase-access-to-research-testing-facilities/

21/05/2021

Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar has developed a prototype of a moveable electric cremation system which claims to be using first of its kind technology that involves smokeless cremation despite using wood. It uses half of the wood otherwise required for the cremation and still is eco-friendly because of the technology that uses combustion air system.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/05/17/iit-develops-portable-tech-traditional-eco-friendly-mobile-cremation-system/

21/05/2021

11 years old Sujata, remembers having a glass of fruit juice with breakfast before going to school. Now she attends her online classes from home, but the glass of fruit juice remains the same in her breakfast routine. Similarly, 09 year old Aakash used to enjoy a glass of aam panna prepared by her grandmother with lunch, once he is back from school.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/05/17/nutritional-diet-for-summer-season/

12/05/2021

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed single crystal blades technology and supplied 60 of these blades to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) as part of their indigenous helicopter development program for helicopter engine application.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/29/drdo-develops-single-crystal-blades-for-helicopter-engine-application/

12/05/2021

A team of Scientists has developed a cost-effective technology to recycle aluminum scraps efficiently minimizing material losses in the process, which can be used by small and medium scale industries.

Dr. C. Bhagyanathan, Associate Professor from Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore along with Dr. P. Karuppuswamy, Professor Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College and Dr. M. Ravi, Sr.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/29/cost-effective-efficient-technology-for-recycling-aluminium-scraps-developed/

12/05/2021

India is well positioned to become a vibrant hub for Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) innovations, due to the large number of 4G data subscribers in India, 96% of whom access the digital world via open-source based mobile operating systems (primarily Android). Some of India’s largest-government projects (including Aadhaar) and many technology start-ups have also been built using FOSS.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/29/meity-announces-foss4gov-innovation-challenge-to-accelerate-adoption-of-free-and-open-source-software-foss-in-government/

12/05/2021

A community service centre has been set up to bring all data on board India’s first dedicated solar space mission to a single web-based interface enabling the users to quickly look at the data and identify the interesting science cases.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/29/community-service-centre-to-make-data-from-indias-first-solar-space-mission-accessible-for-analysis/

12/05/2021

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised the scientists and those passionate about technology on National Technology Day.

In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said:

“On National Technology Day, we salute the hardwork and tenacity of our scientists and those passionate about technology.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/05/12/pm-salutes-scientists-on-national-technology-day/

12/05/2021

An anti-COVID-19 therapeutic application of the drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) has been developed by Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a lab of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL), Hyderabad.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/05/12/dcgi-approves-anti-covid-drug-developed-by-drdo-for-emergency-use/

12/05/2021

Experts from wide range of disciplines came forward on one common virtual platform to discuss the best approach to address the state of emergency of COVID crisis at a meeting on 10th May 2021.

The online meeting “Addressing COVID Resurgence – S&T Perspective” organised by Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC), an autonomous body of Department of Science and

https://scitechindia.com/2021/05/12/experts-stakeholders-discuss-covid-resurgence-st-perspective/

25/04/2021

A report on the detailed national level assessment of climate vulnerability of states and districts all over India is released on April 17, 2021.

The assessments undertaken with the active involvement and participation of States and Union Territory governments and hands-on training and capacity building exercises have identified vulnerable districts, which will help Policymakers in initiating

https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/24/national-level-climate-vulnerability-assessment-report-to-be-released/

25/04/2021

Satellite-based real-time monitoring of Himalayan glacial catchments would improve understanding of flood risk in the region and help inform an early flood warning system that could help curb disaster and save human lives, says a recent study.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/24/satellite-based-real-time-monitoring-of-himalayan-glacial-catchments-can-strengthen-early-flood-warning-minimize-disaster-risk/

25/04/2021

Punjab, the granary of India has come up with offerings of a bouquet of improved crop and vegetable varieties which are rich in nutrients and can make valuable contributions to the nutritional requirements of India’s population.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/24/punjabs-new-nutrient-rich-crop-vegetable-varieties-can-cater-to-nutritional-needs-of-the-country/

25/04/2021

Scientists have developed an electronic nose with biodegradable polymer and monomer that can detect hydrogen sulphide (H2S), a poisonous, corrosive, and flammable gas produced from swamps and sewers.

H2S is the primary gas produced from the microbial breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen, and this necessitates easy detection of its emission from sewers and swamps.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/24/new-electronic-nose-with-biodegradable-polymer-and-monomer-can-detect-hydrogen-sulphide-from-sewers/

25/04/2021

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed SpO2 (Blood Oxygen Saturation) supplemental Oxygen Delivery System for soldiers posted at extreme high-altitude areas. Developed by Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory (DEBEL), Bengaluru of DRDO, the system delivers supplemental oxygen based on the SpO2 levels and prevents the person from sinking in to a state of

https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/24/drdo-develops-spo2-based-supplemental-oxygen-delivery-system-a-boon-in-current-covid-19-pandemic/

18/04/2021

An Oxygen enrichment unit is a device, which concentrates the Oxygen from the air around us by selectively removing nitrogen to supply an oxygen-enriched air. The concentrated Oxygen is delivered to the patients, having respiratory diseases, through oxygen mask or nasal cannula.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/09/csir-cmeri-oxygen-enrichment-unit-a-potential-multifaceted-life-saver/

18/04/2021

Secretary Department of Science & Technology (DST) Prof Ashutosh Sharma launched a multipronged nationwide mass awareness campaign on April 6 with information packages to bust myths about COVID 19 vaccination in 11 languages, including English and Hindi, make the immunization programme successful.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/09/inyas-launches-multipronged-nationwide-mass-awareness-campaign-to-bust-myths-about-covid-19-vaccination-programme/

18/04/2021

A group of astronomers have discovered a dozen quasars that have been warped by a naturally occurring cosmic "lens" and split into four similar images. This rare discovery increases the number of known quasars or quads by about 25 percent and can help determine the expansion rate of the universe and help address other mysteries.

https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/09/dozen-rare-quadruply-imaged-quasars-discovered-can-help-determine-expansion-rate-of-the-universe/

11/04/2021

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Advanced Chaff Technology to safeguard the naval ships against enemy missile attack. Defence Laboratory Jodhpur (DLJ), a DRDO laboratory, has indigenously developed three variants of this critical technology namely Short Range Chaff Rocket (SRCR), Medium Range Chaff Rocket (MRCR) and Long Range Chaff Rocket (LRCR) meeting

https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/09/drdo-develops-advanced-chaff-technology-to-safeguard-naval-ships-from-missile-attack/

10/04/2021

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) lab Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), Kanpur has developed light weight Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ) weighing 9.0 kilogrammes, meeting the qualitative requirements of Indian Army.
https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/09/drdo-lab-develops-light-weight-bullet-proof-jacket/

10/04/2021

Shrikishan Suman (55 years), a farmer from Kota, Rajasthan, has developed an innovative mango variety which is a regular and round-the-year dwarf variety of mango called Sadabahar, which is resistant to most major diseases and common mango disorders.
https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/09/kota-farmer-develops-mango-variety-that-bears-fruits-round-the-year/

10/04/2021

India is fast emerging a leader in high power computing with the National Super Computing Mission (NSM) boosting it to meet the increasing computational demands of academia, researchers, MSMEs, and startups in areas like oil exploration, flood prediction as well as genomics and drug discovery.
https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/09/india-emerging-a-leader-in-supercomputing/

10/04/2021

Secretary Department of Science & Technology (DST) Prof Ashutosh Sharma launched a multipronged nationwide mass awareness campaign on April 6 with information packages to bust myths about COVID 19 vaccination in 11 languages, including English and Hindi, make the immunization programme successful.
https://scitechindia.com/2021/04/09/inyas-launches-multipronged-nationwide-mass-awareness-campaign-to-bust-myths-about-covid-19-vaccination-programme/

10/04/2021

Twenty eight (28) successful tests have been carried out by DRDO in the last one year. The major weapons and other systems that have been handed over to the armed forces by DRDO are: Astra Beyond Visual Range Missile System, 10 m Short Span Bridging System, Indian Maritime Situational Awareness System (IMSAS), Heavy Weight Torpedo (HWT) Varunastra, Border Surveillance System (BOSS) and Arjun
https://scitechindia.com/2021/03/28/successful-tests-of-weapon-systems-by-drdo/

28/03/2021

During the past 3 years, 79 projects amounting to Rs.8201 Crores directly pertaining to development of new defence equipments i.e. Cruise Missile, Anti-Ship Missile, Surface-to-Air Missile, Air-to-Air Missile, Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket, Mounted Gun System, Ammunitions, Electronic Warfare System, Radars, Torpedoes, High Endurance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle etc. have been undertaken.

During the past 3 years, 79 projects amounting to Rs.8201 Crores directly pertaining to development of new defence equipments i.e. Cruise Missile, Anti-Ship Mis

28/03/2021

Twenty eight (28) successful tests have been carried out by DRDO in the last one year. The major weapons and other systems that have been handed over to the armed forces by DRDO are: Astra Beyond Visual Range Missile System, 10 m Short Span Bridging System, Indian Maritime Situational Awareness System (IMSAS), Heavy Weight Torpedo (HWT) Varunastra, Border Surveillance System (BOSS) and Arjun

Twenty eight (28) successful tests have been carried out by DRDO in the last one year. The major weapons and other systems that have been handed over to the arm