Page-2 of Current Affairs - February, 2022

World’s largest plane ‘Mriya’

February 28, 2022

On the fourth day of Russian invasion to Ukraine, Russia destroyed the largest plane in the world called “Ukraine’s Antonov-225 cargo plane”. The plane was destroyed outside Kyiv. Key Points According to weapons manufacturer Ukroboronprom, restoring “AN-225 Mriya” would cost ..

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China’s Record Launch of 22 Satellites

February 28, 2022

On February 27, 2022, China launched a Long March-8 rocket to place 22 satellites in space. Highlights With the launch, China set a domestic record for the most spacecraft launched by a single rocket. The rocket blasted off at the Wenchang ..

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National Science Day 2022

February 28, 2022

On 28 February, every year National Science Day is celebrated to recognize the contributions of scientists towards the nation’s development. Overview: On 28 February 1928, an important discovery in the field of spectroscopy was made by renowned Indian Physicist Chandrasekhara ..

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Anonymous’ Hackers Group

February 28, 2022

Anonymous is an international decentralized activist and hacktivist group and movement known for its cyber-attacks against government agencies and institutions, governments, corporations, and the Church of Scientology. Overview: In 2003, Anonymous originated on the imageboard 4chan. It represents the idea ..

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North Korea’s New Ballistic Missile

February 28, 2022

On February 27, 2022, North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile. It was the first test since nuclear-armed country conducted a record number of launches in January 2022. Key points During the firing, missile flew to an altitude of about ..

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Operation Ganga

February 28, 2022

On February 27, 2022, the ministry of external affairs set up 24×7 control centres in order to assist the evacuation of Indian nationals from Ukraine. India also launched a multi-prong evacuation plan titled ‘Operation Ganga’. Highlights Indian nationals will be evacuated through ..

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Who was Narsinh Mehta?

February 28, 2022

Researchers of Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University (BKNMU) in Junagadh recently discovered a new species of spider. It has been named “Narsinhmehtai”, to honour Narsinh Mehta and put his name to global map. Key Points Narsinh Mehta was the 15th ..

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National Polio Immunization Drive, 2022

February 28, 2022

Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandavia, launched the National Polio Immunization Drive for 2022, on February 26. Highlights On the Occasion, the Minister noted that, India’s strategic fight against polio is a success story of its public ..

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Study of ‘Kombai’ Dog

February 28, 2022

In his Mann ki Baat broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged security agencies to include Indian breeds, instead of foreign ones in their dog squads, in the direction of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Key Points In this direction, most security agencies have taken ..

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Thiomargarita magnifica

February 28, 2022

Scientists have discovered a bacterium that is big enough to be seen through the naked eye. It has been named Thiomargarita magnifica and is said to be the size of a fly. Overview: This huge string-like bacterium can grow up ..

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