GS PAPER III: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.

Context: Union Minister of Education launches “World 1st affordable and long-lasting hygiene product DuroKea Series”, developed by IIT Hyderabad researchers.

About DuroKea antimicrobial technology:

• This next generation DuroKea antimicrobial technology starts at Rs. 189, kills 99.99% of germs instantly and leaves behind the long-lasting protective nanoscale coating up to 35 days till next wash.
• Durokea Product is aligned with the vision to attain self reliance.
• Unique property of DuroKea range is to ensure instant killing (within 60 sec) and prolonged protection, which is an immense necessity during this current pandemic situation.
• This revolutionary antimicrobial property of DuroKea products has been tested and certified by Indian Government accredited lab and field-tested at the IIT Hyderabad campus.
• Durokea is one such unique invention to come out of IIT Hyderabad to fight against COVID-19.

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1712225

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