Study: Human Middle Ear Evolved From Fish Gills

According to a study led by scientists from Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Palaeoanthropology (IVPP) of Chinese Academy of Sciences, middle ear of human has evolved from fish gills. Human Middle Ear Middle ear of human houses three tiny, vibrating ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

HomoSEP: IIT Madras Robot to clean septic tanks

Indian Institute of Technology Madras has developed a robot called to clean septic tanks and eliminate manual scavenging in India. It is all set to be deployed in field. Highlights A total of ten robots are planned to be deployed ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

China’s biggest and most modern aircraft carrier

On June 17, 2022 China launched its third aircraft carrier, named “Fujian” in a bid to extend the range of its navy in Indo-Pacific region. About Fujian aircraft carrier The newly launched aircraft carrier is most advanced and first “fully ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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Gaia Space Mission and Starquakes

The Gaia Space Observatory of European Space Agency recently detected several “starquakes”, which were similar to tsunami-like earthquakes. Key Points Gaia Space Mission was launched in 2013. It studies the Milky Way. The mission has created a map of galaxy. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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NCPCR: Children in Street Situations (CiSS) App

Recently, Children in Street Situations (CiSS) App was launched by ‘National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)’ for the rehabilitation of children. Key Facts This app was launched under Baal Swaraj portal, in order to help in rehabilitation ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Powassan Virus

Recently, a woman died in United States due to infection of tick-borne Powassan virus. She was in her 90s. She is the second person to test positive for Powassan virus in 2022. What is Powassan virus?   Powassan virus is a ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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China: Proposal of Space Solar plant

Recently, China proposed a plan to launch a solar power plant in space, in order to get inexhaustible power in 2028, two years before the original schedule. Key Facts China had planned to establish a solar power station of 1 megawatt capacity, in space ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Chelonoidis phantasticus: Giant Tortoise species

A giant tortoise, which was found alive in 2019, has now been confirmed to belong to a Galapagos species long believed extinct. Key Facts The giant species has been named Fernanda, because Fernandina Island is home to species. The tortoise ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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Fast Radio Burst (FRB)

Astronomers have detected a signal from a galaxy, which is around 3 billion light-years away. This signal is called “Fast Radio Burst (FRB)”. Key Points Mysterious Fast Radio Burst have been detected for the second time ever. The Burst is ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

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Anocovax: India’s first COVID-19 vaccine for animals

On June 13, 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture unveiled India’s first Covid-19 vaccine “Anocovax” for animals. About Anocovax Vaccine Vaccine has been developed by Hisar-based National Research Centre on Equines. It can protect animals against Delta and Omicron variants of coronavirus. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs