Page-3 of GKToday Archives: February, 2022
Anonymous’ Hackers Group
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
North Korea’s New Ballistic Missile
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Operation Ganga
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Who was Narsinh Mehta?
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
National Polio Immunization Drive, 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024 • Government Schemes Current Affairs
Study of ‘Kombai’ Dog
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs