27-28.02.22

The Rare Disease Day (RDD) is observed every year on the last day of February. This year in 2022, it falls on 28 February 2022.

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The Rare Disease Day (RDD) is observed every year on the last day of February. This year in 2022, it falls on 28 February 2022.

The day is observed to boost awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation for people with rare diseases and their families.

European Organisation first launched rare Disease Day for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS) and its Council of National Alliances in 2008. The Rare Disease Day theme 2022: “Share Your Colors.”

The first Rare Disease Day was coordinated by the European Organisation for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS) and persisted leap day, 2008 in numerous European nations and Canada through the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders.

The National Science Day is widely known on 28 February annually in India to spread the message about the importance of science within the people’s way of life.

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The National Science Day is widely known on 28 February annually in India to spread the message about the importance of science within the lifestyle of the people.

Today, Sir CV Raman had announced the invention of the Raman Effect, and he was awarded the Nobel prize in 1930.

The government of India designated 28 February as National Science Day (NSD) in 1986.

The National Science Day theme for 2022: ‘Integrated Approach in S&T for Sustainable Future.’ The day also commemorates the invention of the Raman effect.

On the fourth day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia destroyed the most critical plane within the world called “Ukraine’s Antonov-225 cargo plane”.

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According to weapons manufacturer Ukroboronprom, restoring “AN-225 Mriya” would cost over USD 3 billion and take five years.

The aircraft was unique to the planet . it had been 84 meters long and will transport up to 250 tonnes of cargo at a speed of 850 kilometers per hour.

The missile has been named Mriya, suggesting “dream” in Ukrainian.

The An-225 aircraft was located at Hostomel Airport when Russia launched an attack on the Ukrainian airport on February 24, 2022. It had been destroyed on February 27.

Maria was initially built as a part of the Soviet aeronautical program. It made its first flight in 1988.

Mriya has been operated by Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines for cargo flights. It had been in high demand during the Covid-19 pandemic.