Mumbai: Host of IOC Session 2023

The city of Mumbai will be hosting the 2023 International Olympic Committee session. This event will see the election for the 2030 Winter Olympics host country and the sports programme for the Olympic Games scheduled in Los Angeles for the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Sports Current Affairs

What are “Fast Radio Bursts?”

Fast Radio Bursts (FRB) are bright bursts of radio waves that can be created by celestial objects with everchanging magnetic fields with millisecond durations, making them difficult to identify and pinpoint their exact location in the sky. FRB was detected ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Recent Study on Pollination of Moths

A study has revealed that moths are essential for pollination in northeast India’s Himalayan environment. The study established that 91 species of moths are pollinators of 21 different species of plants in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim in the north-eastern Himalayas. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

SC on Gender Cap in Orchestra Bars

The Government of Maharashtra had placed a restriction limiting the number of female and male performers in orchestra bars to four each, but the Supreme Court (SC) overturned it. Overview: The SC said the limit of performers should not exceed ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

What are Kisan Drones?

On February 18, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off 100 kisan drones in different cities and towns of India, in order to help farmers in spraying pesticides in their farms. Key Facts This is a new chapter in direction ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Revamp of Commerce Department

The government plans to reorganize the commerce department so that it can implement a more organized trade promotion strategy with clear targets. A dedicated trade promotion organization and a trade remedies review committee have been proposed as part of the strategy. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters

As per defence authorities, first batch of three MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters is likely to arrive India by July 2022. Indian Navy had ordered the MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters from the United States. Key Points A case is also being prepared to ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

DBT Draft Paper on Synthetic Biology

Department of Biotechnology has released a draft foresight paper on synthetic biology. In its paper, department has stressed on the need for a national policy to consolidate India’s stand on the issue. Highlights This 70-page document also notes that, India ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

J&K: ‘Janbhagidari Empowerment’ Portal

Government hosted the “Janbhagidari Empowerment” portal in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, in line with government’s digital mission. What is Janbhagidari Empowerment Portal Janbhagidari Empowerment portal was hosted on a different server with higher bandwidth, in order to provide ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

International Mother Language Day 2022

The International Mother Language Day 2022 is being observed on February 21. The day is observed every year for promoting awareness on linguistic and cultural diversity. Key facts The day is raises awareness with the aim of promoting multilingualism, that ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs