Current Affairs - Science

Researchers at IIT Jodhpur developed a device for good indoor air quality based on Cold-plasma Detergent in Environment (CODE) technology. The CODE technology deactivates harmful pathogens and provides quality indoor air by treating the air in the occupied space. The CODE device consumes less power, deactivates bacteria, moulds and viruses, captures dust and pollen, and also removes odours.

The Aditya L1 mission is scheduled to launch on September 2, 2023, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. The launch will be carried out by a PSLV-XL rocket.

The primary objective of ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission is to study the Sun's corona, its outermost layer. The corona is a very hot and dynamic region, and understanding its properties is essential for understanding solar activity and its effects on Earth.

The Nabhmitra device was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at its Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad. The device is designed to enhance the safety of fishermen during their sea expeditions by providing them with two-way communication with the shore, weather and cyclone warnings, and distress signaling capabilities.

The name 'Shiv Shakti Point' represents a harmonious amalgamation of spirituality and scientific prowess. This significant declaration was made during the Prime Minister’s visit to the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network Mission Control Complex in Bengaluru.