Page-27 of Current Affairs - February, 2022

Australia: Designation of Koalas as Endangered species

February 11, 2022

On February 10, 2022, Australia designated the koala as an endangered species amid pressure on the marsupials’ eucalyptus tree habitats in eastern states of Australia. Key Points The species was classed as vulnerable 10 years also in Queensland, New South ..

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One Ocean Summit

February 11, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address high-level segment of “One Ocean Summit” on February 11, 2022, through a video message. Key Facts The summit will also be addressed by several other heads of states and governments from the ..

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February 10: World Pulses Day

February 11, 2022

World Pulses Day was observed on February 10, to recognise Pulses as a global food. Key Facts On World Pulses Day, people make efforts in raising awareness on importance of Pulses in sustainable food production. UN General Assembly had decided ..

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NITI Aayog Report: Reimagining Healthcare in India

February 11, 2022

NITI Aayog released its report titled ‘Reimagining Healthcare in India through Blended Finance’, recently. In its report, NITI Aayog highlighted that, India’s healthcare spending is least among BRICS countries. Key Findings of the report The report highlights that, around 65 per cent of hospital ..

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Israel: Drones in Civilian airspace

February 11, 2022

On February 9, 2022, Ministry of Transport and Road Safety of Israel announced its first certification for unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs), for operating in civilian airspace. Key facts This certification was issued by Israeli Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for Hermes ..

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AI-based Tool to find Habitable Planets

February 11, 2022

Astronomers from Indian Institute of Astrophysics have developed a new way to identify potentially habitable planets, with a high probability. Key Points Astronomers developed this new way in association with astronomers from BITS Pilani, Goa campus. They used an Artificial ..

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Kaziranga National Park- Recent Study on Climate Change

February 11, 2022

According to latest research by scientists from Tezpur University in Tezpur, Assam and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, Kaziranga National Park in Assam is releasing more carbon than it is absorbing. What does research show? Research was published in ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: February 11, 2022

February 11, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 11, 2022 INDIA – No religious symbols allowed for students in school and college premises: Karnataka High Court – India has about 21 judges per million people: Law Minister Kiren ..

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Impact of Geomagnetic Storm on Satellites

February 10, 2022

Elon Musk’s Starlink lost dozens of satellites because they got caught in a geomagnetic storm, after their launch on February 3, 2022. Highlights Starlink had launched 49 satellites, of which 40 were impacted. These satellites were fell down from orbit before ..

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NASA on SpaceX Satellite Deployment Plan

February 10, 2022

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently raised concerns on SpaceX’s plan to deploy around 30,000 satellites for its Starlink. What concern NASA has raised? SpaceX had previously received authorisation for around 12,000 satellites to offer broadband internet. It also ..

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