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Reintroduction of Gaurs in Sri Lanka

October 15, 2022

The Indian Government is considering Sri Lanka’s proposal to translocate Indian bison to the island nation, where the gavaras have become extinct several centuries ago. Key facts The Sri Lankan government has requested India to transfer Indian bisons to the ..

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What is the Basij?

October 14, 2022

The Basij, also known as the Organization for the Mobilization of the Oppressed, is a volunteer paramilitary force in Iran that has been deployed by the government to respond to the recent protests sparked by the death of a woman ..

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Discovery of ‘The Trapping Zone’ in Maldives

October 13, 2022

Recently, scientists reported the discovery of ‘The Trapping Zone’ in the island nation Maldives, India’s southern neighbour. Key Facts This Trapping Zone is a new ecosystem, discovered some 500 meters beneath the surface, is being referred to as ‘as oasis ..

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Steadfast Noon

October 12, 2022

Amid the rising tensions with Russia, the members of North Atlantic Treaty Organization are planning to conduct a nuclear exercise called “Steadfast Noon”. Key facts The Steadfast Noon exercise will be conducted each year and it would last for over ..

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October 11: International Day of Girl Child – Update (October, 2022)

October 11, 2022

International Day of Girl Child is observed on October 11 each year. Key facts International Day of the Girl Child aims to raise global awareness about the gender inequality faced by girls across the world. On this occasion, the United ..

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Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework

October 11, 2022

The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework or CARF was recently released by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Key facts The CARF aims to ensure the collection and automated exchange of information on crypto assets with jurisdictions of taxpayers’ residences ..

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Indestructible Brotherhood-2022

October 10, 2022

Kyrgyzstan has called off the CSTO’s military drills called Indestructible Brotherhood-2022, which was set to be held in the Central Asian country from October 10 to 14. Key facts Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet Republic, called off the “Indestructible Brotherhood 2022” ..

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Rosetta Stone

October 8, 2022

The Rosetta Stone is a highly significant historical artifact that has sparked controversy over the years. The large stone slab, which dates back to 196 BC, was discovered by the French military leader Napoleon’s army in Northern Egypt in 1799. ..

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Kerch Bridge collapse

October 8, 2022

A fuel tank explosion caused the partial collapse of the Kerch Bridge, which connects Russia with Crimea. Key facts The Kerch Bridge, also known as Crimea Bridge, is a road-and-rail bridge connecting Russia and Crimean Peninsula. It is the longest ..

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MENA region – world’s fastest crypto adopter

October 8, 2022

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is the fastest growing cryptocurrencies market in the world. Key facts The 2022 Global Crypto Adoption Index released by the blockchain researcher Chainalysis revealed that the Middle East and the North Africa ..

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