Sign In
Learn bits
Science & Tech.
Pradeep Kumar

01/06/21 09:20 AM IST

Vajra Kavach

In news
  • A product aptly named Vajra Kavach removes the scourge of viral particles from equipment used by our Corona warriors.
Highlights
  • The disinfection system, developed by Mumbai-based startup Indra Water, removes any possible traces of the disease-causing SARS-Cov-2 virus from Personal Protective Equipment, N95 masks, coats, gloves and gowns.
  • It thus enables reuse of PPEs and other materials used by healthcare workers.
  • It thus protects not only them, but our environment too, by helping reduce biomedical waste generation. 
  • It is also making personal protective equipment more available, affordable, and accessible.
  • Vajra Kavach’s UV disinfection of PPE is elegant, user friendly and convenient.
  • The system is adequate for our 25-bed Covid Care Center.
  • System is able to achieve a 1,00,000-fold reduction in the number of microorganisms; in scientific terms, tests showed (99.999%) reduction of viruses and bacteria.
  • The system employs a multistage disinfection process consisting of advanced oxidation, corona discharge and UV-C light spectrum to inactivate the viruses, bacteria, and other microbial strains present on the PPE, achieving more than 99.999% efficiency.
Source: PIB

More Related Current Affairs View All

21 Sep

India Achieves Tier 1 Status in Global Cybersecurity Index 2024

' India has secured Tier 1 status in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024, published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).' The GCI is a comprehensive assessm

Read More

21 Sep

A new White Revolution

'Operation Flood, launched in 1970, ushered in the White Revolution and transformed the dairy sector in India.' Dairy cooperatives procured 660 lakh kg of milk per day in 2023-2

Read More

21 Sep

Changes in Canada’s international work permit system

'Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to the country’s international work permit system, aiming to reduce the number of immigrant workers in Canada.'

Read More

India’s First Ai-Driven Magazine Generator

Generate Your Custom Current Affairs Magazine using our AI in just 3 steps