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‘Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle’

March 20, 2022

A “Green Triangle” named after Mahatma Gandhi was inaugurated in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar on 16th March. About the inauguration The Green Triangle was inaugurated as a part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate the 75th year ..

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Ukraine in European Electricity Grid

March 17, 2022

Ukraine has been linked to an electricity grid of continental Europe. This will reduce Ukraine’s dependence on Russia. Synchronization of the electricity grid According to an announcement by the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO-E), electricity grids of Ukraine ..

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EU Carbon border tariff

March 16, 2022

The European Union (EU) countries decided to impose the world’s first carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions tariff on imports of polluting goods. Overview Starting from 2020, the European Union (EU) wants to introduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions costs on imports of ..

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What was ‘2014 MH17 Crash’?

March 16, 2022

Australia and Netherlands decided to take legal action against Russia over its alleged role in downing Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine more than seven years ago. MH17 Crash In 2014, the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 crashed in eastern ..

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International Day to Combat Islamophobia

March 16, 2022

The 193-member United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution to proclaim March 15th as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. About the resolution The resolution regarding International Day to Combat Islamophobia was introduced by Pakistan’s permanent representative to ..

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Geneva Conventions Guidelines

March 15, 2022

Geneva Conventions are a set of principles that outline norms for combatant behavior during a war. Overview of Geneva Conventions The Geneva Conventions codify the ethical and legal international standards for humanitarian treatment of persons impacted by war. Geneva Conventions ..

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Impact of War on Semiconductor Supply

March 14, 2022

The global semiconductor chip supply chain which was earlier hit by the COVID-19 pandemic may again face a crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Both Russia and Ukraine contribute to the global semiconductor supply chain. Contribution of Ukraine Ukraine is ..

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Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) Status

March 12, 2022

On 11th March 2022, Joe Biden, U.S. President announced that the U.S. will revoke Russia’s “permanent normal trade relations (PNTR)” status. This is to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. About PNTR status Permanent normal trade relations status is ..

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Katalin Novák – Hungary’s First Female President

March 12, 2022

Katalin Novák, a close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has been elected as Hungary’s first female president by the Hungarian parliament. Overview: Novák, who was most recently a minister for family policy, described her victory as a win for ..

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Benin Bronze Collection

March 12, 2022

The Benin Bronzes are a collection of over 3,000 artworks and sculptures from the ancient Kingdom of Benin in present-day Nigeria and these sculptures date back to the 16th century. Overview: The Benin Bronze collection includes cast plaques that are ..

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