Evidence of First Ear Surgery

A group of archaeologists have found 5,300-year-old skull in a Spanish tomb, that shows possibly the oldest evidence of ear surgery. Highlights Several cut marks are visible in the skull across the left ear canal. This implies that, surgery may ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate Week

On February 22, 2022, President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate the ‘Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate programme’ in virtual mode. Key Facts Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate is a week-long, nationwide programme of competitions and lectures for school students and collegians. To organise this ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

India- Panacea Biotec New COVID Vaccine

Government of India will partner with Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and pharma company Panacea Biotec, for developing a new Covid Vaccine. Highlights They will develop vaccine candidates to provide broad protection against SARS-COV-2 variants as well as other beta ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Alcyoneus Galaxy

Located around 3 billion light-years away in the Lynx constellation, is a radio galaxy which is named Alcyoneus Galaxy. This galaxy was discovered using the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) telescope and the Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR) network and it is ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

FSSAI ‘Eat Right Campus’

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently certified four police stations of New Delhi district as ‘Eat Right Campus’. Key Points Premises in Delhi are recognised as “Eat Right Campus” under the “Sehatmand Delhi Programme”. Sejarmand Delhi Programme ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • Science & Technology 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

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

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

New technology to repair Aerospace components

An Indian scientist recently developed a completely autonomous technology to repair Aerospace components. Key facts The new technology will completely repair and restore high-value components like turbine blades, moulds, and other aerospace components requiring minimal human intervention. This technology will ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs