Prelims Facts 2 October 2020 is an extra read for UPSC IAS Prelims exam.

Sutures With Nanofiber Yarn

Why in News ?

A team of researchers at IIT Madras is ready with a prototype of suture thread made of nanofiber yarns that is bio-absorbable and can deliver a higher load of antibiotics and/or therapeutics at the site itself.

About the research

• Nanofiber yarns are thread-like structures formed by twisting together hundreds of nanofibers.
• Suture material uses nanofibers woven as yarn using certain specific techniques, and the strength can be varied depending on the target tissue (skin, muscle, cartilage).
  • Surgical suture materials are used in the closure of most wound types.
  • The ideal suture should allow the healing tissue to recover sufficiently.
• Compatibility, mechanical strength, stem cell interaction, immune responses, and antibacterial property were compatible with prescribed norms in surgical procedure.
• The bio absorbability aspect makes sure that the sutures do not have to be removed.

Alternative Methods for Stitching tissues

Other options such as staples, glues and strips have become available. 

Source : The Hindu

VAIBHAV Summit

Why in News ?

Prime Ministerwill inaugurate Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit.

Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit

• VAIBHAV Summit is a global virtual summit of overseas and resident Indian Researchers and Academicians, and is being organized from 2nd October to 31st October 2020.
• Aim of the summit is to bring Indian origin luminaries in academic institutes and R&D organizations across the world and resident counterparts on a single platform to debate upon collaboration mechanisms to strengthen academic and S&T base in India for global development.
• More than 3000 overseas Indian origin academicians and scientists from 55 countries and more than 10,000 resident academicians and scientists are taking part in the summit.
  • Also deliberate in 18 different areas and 80 topics in more than 200 deliberation sessions virtually.

Source : PIB

Atal Tunnel

Why in News ?

Prime Minister Shall inaugurate Atal Tunnel, Rohtang.

About the Tunnel

• Atal Tunnel is the longest highway tunnel in the World.
• The 9.02 Km long tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year.
  • The tunnel reduces the road distance by 46 Kms between Manali and Leh and the time by about 4 to 5 hours.
• Earlier the valley was cut off for about 6 months each year owing to heavy snowfall.
• Tunnel is built in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas at an altitude of 3000 Mtrs.
• Technology Used
  • It has the state of the art electromechanical system including semi transverse ventilation system, SCADA controlled firefighting, illumination and monitoring system.
  • Telephone connections at every 150 Mtrs for emergency communication.
  • Fire hydrant mechanisms at every 60 Mtrs.
  • Auto incident detection system with CCTV cameras at every 250 Mtrs.
  • Air quality monitoring at every 1 Km.
  • Broadcasting system throughout the tunnel.

Source : PIB

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Current Affairs Compilation : 2 October 2020