Page-3 of Current Affairs - February, 2022

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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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: February 28, 2022

February 28, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 28, 2022 INDIA – Govt. continuing ‘Operation Ganga’ to evacuate Indian citizens stranded in Ukraine – Over 550 Indian biotechnologists returned to pursue careers in India under the Ramalingaswami Re-entry ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: February 27, 2022

February 28, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 27, 2022 INDIA – Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launches National Polio Immunization Drive for 2022 – India, Oman conduct 5-day air exercise ‘Eastern Bridge-VI’ in Jodhpur from Feb 21 to ..

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Palk Bay Dugong Reserve

February 28, 2022

Tamil Nadu government has begun work to set up the first Dugong Conservation Reserve of India in the Palk Bay region. Dugongs are endangered species and are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act’s, 1972 Schedule 1. Overview: Tamil Nadu’s Environment, ..

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Snake Island

February 26, 2022

Snake Island, or Zmiinyi Island, also known as Serpent Island is an island belonging to Ukraine and is located in the Black Sea, near the Danube Delta. It plays an important role in delimiting the territorial waters of Ukraine. Overview: ..

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