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Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA)

India is elected as the new Chair of the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) for 2022-24. Who is the current chair of AAEA? Commission on Elections, Manila. When was India elected as chair of AAEA? India was unanimously elected ..

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Northern Ireland Protocol – Update (May, 2022)

The Northern Ireland Protocol is becoming a point of tension between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK). Where is Northern Ireland located? Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom (UK). It shares a border with the ..

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Second Global summit on Covid-19

The Second Global Summit on COVID-19 was recently held virtually. Who hosted the Second Global Summit on COVID-19? The summit was co-hosted by the United States, Belize, Germany, Indonesia, and Senegal. What are the objectives of the Second Global Summit ..

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International Day of Plant Health

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in March 2022 passed a resolution to mark May 12th as International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) to raise awareness regarding the safety of plants and the importance of protecting plant health. Which countries ..

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MoU for Varanasi Skill India International Centre

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and DP World of UAE so as to develop a Skill India International Centre at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The MoU was signed by Hindustan Ports ..

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Mumbai: First Organic Waste-powered EV Charging Station

India’s first organic waste-powered Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station has been inaugurated at Keshavrao Khadye Marg, Mumbai, Aditya Thackeray, Maharashtra’s Minister of Environment and Tourism inaugurated this charging station on 9th May 2022. Who has developed this organic waste-powered charging ..

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MSME RuPAY Credit Card- Phase 2

Union Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) launched the second phase of the MSME RuPay Credit Card with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and 4 banks- Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bank of Baroda, SBM Bank (India), and ..

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Gujarat: Utkarsh Samaroh Event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually addressed the ‘Utkarsh Samaroh’ event that was held at Bharuch, Gujarat on 12th May 2022. This programme was organized to celebrate the 100 per cent saturation of four key state government schemes in this ..

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NITI Aayog: Experience Studio on Drones

An experience studio on drones at NITI Aayog was launched by the Union Minister of Civil Aviation. What is the aim of the experience studio on drones? To create a collaborative ecosystem, thereby encouraging innovation and pushing for the usage ..

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Kerala Tomato Flu Outbreak

Kerala has been struck by another viral disease known as the Tomato Flu. It is a rare viral disease due to which blisters shaped like tomatoes are formed. As of 11th May 2022, around 80 children of the state who ..

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