• An international
team of scientists (biologists) discovered a new species of luminous creature,
hydrozoas (presumably, a new species of the genus Cytaeis), in - Red Sea
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RED SEA | Courtesy : Internet |
• The massive air
and sea rescue operation, carried on by India in the war-torn Yemen in April
2015 that came in news due to Royal Navy of United Kingdom’s desire to
officially study it - Operation Rahaat
• The squash player
who won the gold in women's individual squash after beating Maria Toorpaki
Wazir of Pakistan at the South Asian Games is - Joshna Chinappa
• The type of saree
that won the India Handloom tag for its unique designs and identity in the
first week on February 2016 is - Chettinad cotton saree
• The organization
that issued the Prohibition of Discriminatory Tariffs for Data Services
Regulations, 2016 on 8 February 2016 - Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)
• Eight scientists
received the UNESCO Medals for their contributions to the development of
nanoscience and nanotechnologies on 5 February 2016 at - Paris