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IIT Delhi Reasearcher Developing Covid-19 Vaccine To Reduce Blood Clotting Incidents
In the latest Covid-19 development, the IIT Delhi researchers are developing a vaccine to be used for Covid-19 infection, which will reduce blood clotting incidents. On February 16, the officials close to the development said, the "next-generation" vaccine is currently in the animal trials phase and will soon be conducted trials on humans. However, an official announced regarding the vaccine will be done after the DCGI and Union Ministry… read-more
Tags: Delhi Researchers, IIT Delhi, Covid-19, trials, Medical Supplies, Coronavirus Vaccines
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Ramban Tunnel Collapse: Centre Forms Expert Panel, Gives 10 Days Time For Investigation
Centre has formed an expert panel to probe into the Ramban tunnel collapse incident in J&K. The incident occurred on May 19, in which 10 labourers were trapped and killed, and two were seriously injured. The committee has been tasked with submitting a detailed report within 10 days, finding the reasons for such frequent incidents and remedial measures. Reportedly, the panel is headed by IIT professor JT Shahu.
Tags: J&K, Ramban, Tunnel Collapse, Nitin Gadkari, IIT Delhi
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''I decided to pursue my interest as Profession and quit IIT'', says IIT-Delhi Dropout Ankit Kumar
Talented Ankit Kumar, an IIT-Delhi final year drop out, followed his interest and established startups. He said, till class 12 his academic interests were made by his parents and companions, but after joining IIT he actively participated in several cultural events. Kumar was also the director of his college dance team. At present, he successfully established Zaamo, a startups, supporting homegrown labels and content creators and is co-founder… read-more
Tags: Education, Startups, IIT Delhi, Ankit Kumar, Employment
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Kavya Chopra Becomes First Female To Score Perfect 300 In JEE Mains
Delhi-based Kavya Chopra has become the first female candidate to score 100 percentile i.e. a perfect 300 score in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). Kavya achieved the milestone in her second attempt as she was not satisfied with her previous 99.9 percentile score in the February attempt. Now aspiring for JEE Advanced 2021, Kavya aims to secure a seat at IIT-Delhi or IIT-Bombay. Notably, six lakh candidates attempted the March JEE exam… read-more
Tags: Delhi, Kavya Chopra, JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay
Courtesy: DNA India
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IIT-Delhi Develops Environment Friendly Modular EV Charging Station
IIT-Delhi researchers have developed a first of its kind environment-friendly electric vehicle charging station as a move towards green energy. Funded by the Centre’s Department of Science and Technology, the station has an inbuilt photovoltaic interface capability. The 20 kW charging station can be built as an independent infrastructure without relying on conventional grids. Moreover, being low cost, the user-friendly charger can charge a… read-more
Tags: IIT Delhi, IIT, Delhi, India, Green Energy, EV charging
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Air Pollution Increases Anaemia Among Children Under 5-Years: Study
A joint study by IIT Delhi and Harvard University has discovered high air pollution is threatening children under the age of 5 years with anaemia. The report highlighted that for every 10 micrograms/m³ of increase in PM2.5 exposure leads to 1.9% increased chances of getting anaemic. Besides, pollution reduces the haemoglobin level by 0.07 grams/decilitre. The study also claimed that air pollution results in low birth weight and child stunting… read-more
Tags: Air Pollution, anaemia, India, environment, IIT Delhi
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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JEE Advanced 2020 Exam Results Announced On October 5
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, has declared the results of 'JEE Advanced Exams 2020' on October 5. The results are available on the official website, jeeadv.ac.in. Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal congratulated the students and also urged them to work towards 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. JEE Advanced Exams, held on September 27, were taken up by over one lakh students from 1001 exam centres… read-more
Tags: IIT Delhi, JEE, Exam, Results
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