Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules 2016 and Amendment 2018
For Bio-medical Waste – Definition and Categories refer https://fotisedu.com/bio-medical-waste-definition-and-categories/ Bio-medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 In 2016, the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests had issued new Bio-medical…
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe)
What is IN-SPACe? Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is a single-window, independent, nodal agency that functions as an autonomous agency in the Department of…
H1N1- subtype of Influenza A virus
What is H1N1 virus? H1N1 flu is a subtype of influenza A virus (a communicable viral disease), which causes upper, and potentially, lower respiratory tract infections in…
Asymmetry between ‘near side’ and ‘far side’ of moon
The Moon is our planet’s natural satellite, the closest neighbour, and the only extraterrestrial body where humans have ever set foot. Still, there is a lot about…
Stem cells – sources, therapy and ethical concerns
What are Stem cells? Stem cells are special human cells that are able to develop into many different cell types. Stem cells are the body’s raw materials…
Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System IRNSS : NavIC – the Indian GPS
What is Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS)? The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) with an operational name of NAVIC (NAVigation with Indian Constellation) is an…
Fuel Cells – Uses, Benefits and Working
What is a Fuel cell? A fuel cell uses the chemical energy of hydrogen or another fuel to cleanly and efficiently produce electricity. If hydrogen is the…
Types of Hydrogen Fuel Explained
What is Hydrogen fuel? Hydrogen is the most abundant chemical element, estimated to contribute 75% of the mass of the universe. Hydrogen fuel refers to hydrogen which…
K2-18 b the super Earth exoplanet
What is K2-18 b? K2-18 b is a super Earth exoplanet that orbits an M-type star red dwarf K2-18 . Its discovery was announced in 2015. What…
Misfolding of proteins and relation with neurodegenerative diseases
A large number of neurodegenerative diseases in humans result from protein misfolding and aggregation. Protein misfolding is believed to be the primary cause of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s…