Page 15 - Latest Updates on DRDO
How DRDO's tech comes in handy to ramp up medical oxygen output
The compressed air is expanded in a turbine so that refrigeration is produced.
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DRDO successfully test-fires Pinaka, 122 mm Caliber rockets: Govt statement
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO and the industry on the successful launch of rockets
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DRDO invites expression of interest for bulk production of Covid drug 2-DG
The 2-DG is developed by the Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), a lab of DRDO, in collaboration with Dr Reddy' Laboratories.
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The mirage of self-reliance
In the absence of robust technological and project management structures, MoD's indigenisation drive will remain questionable
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Uttarakhand CM inaugurates 500-bed Covid hospital set up by DRDO
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat on Wednesday virtually inaugurated a 500-bed hospital set up for COVID-19 patients in Haldwani, the defence ministry said.
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Indian Defence has a 'Sputnik Moment' as it adopts artificial intelligence
The new-generation platforms of the Indian Navy give it an edge in developing new AI technologies that are becoming increasingly popular with military and industry
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DRDO issues directions on usage of anti-coronavirus drug 2-DG on patients
The DRDO issued directions on the usage of its 2-DG drug on COVID-19 patients, stating that caution should be exercised while prescribing this medicine to people who have comorbidites
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DRDO develops near-isothermal forging technology for aero-engines
This technological breakthrough was achieved by the DRDO's premier metallurgical laboratory, the Hyderabad-based Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory
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DRDO develops near isothermal forging technology for aeroengines' parts
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed the near isothermal forging technology used in manufacturing parts for aeroengines, the defence ministry said on Friday.
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DRDO's 2DG anti-Covid drug priced at Rs 990 per sachet: Dr Reddy's
The drug will be provided to government hospitals at a discounted price, ANI quoted government officials as saying.
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Coronavirus: DRDO lab develops antibody detection-based kit Dipcovan
The kit can be used for sero-surveillance for detecting the presence of Covid antibodies amongst the population
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DRDO's anti-Covid drug 2-DG to be available at hospitals from June
DRL to manufacture oral drug, which reduces oxygen dependency in patients
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New anti-Covid drug 'should work against various strains': DRDO Chairperson
The Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) new anti-COVID drug 2-DG should work against various strains of the COVID-19 virus, DRDO chairperson Dr G Satheesh Reddy said on Monday.
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DRDO's anti-Covid drug 2-DG will reduce oxygen dependency: Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that the recovery time from Covid-19 infection and oxygen dependency will be reduced by anti-COVID drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) developed by DRDO
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Rajnath Singh to release first batch of DRDO's 2DG Covid medicine today
The first batch of the 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for treatment of Covid-19 will be released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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DRDO to launch 2DG medicine for treating Covid-19 patients next week
The first batch of 10,000 doses of 2DG medicine for treating COVID-19 patients would be launched early next week, informed Defence Research and Development Organisation officials on Friday
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DRDO developed 2-DG drug could be game-changer, says Karnataka Minister
The 2-DG drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) could be a game-changer in the fight against COVID, Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said on Friday
DRDO tackles Covid-19 pandemic, but keeps focus on battlefield products
DRDO's success over the last 15 months has been in its primary role of developing conventional defence equipment and technologies
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Govt approves procurement of 150,000 units of DRDO's 'Oxycare' system
The government approved the procurement of 1,50,000 units of 'Oxycare' system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation to help in the treatment of Covid patients
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Indian researchers develop AI that may help in the fight against Covid-19
Given limited testing facilities for Covid-19, there's a rush to develop AI tools for quick analysis using X-rays. Experts say it can be very useful in smaller towns where access to CT scans is poor
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