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SEA-ME-WE-6 Undersea Cable Consortium

February 23, 2022

Bharti Airtel Ltd has joined “SEA-ME-WE-6 undersea cable consortium”, for scaling up its high-speed global network capacity and serving India’s fast growing digital economy. Key facts Airtel is participating as a major investor in SEA-ME-WE-6. It is anchoring 20% of ..

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US Sanctions on Russia

February 23, 2022

President Joe Biden of the United States has announced new sanctions against Russia, saying that Moscow’s recognition of two separatist areas in eastern Ukraine as independent as the start of a Russian invasion of its neighbour. Overview: The US has ..

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Israel’s C-Dome Defence System

February 23, 2022

A new naval air defence system named ‘C-Dome’ has been successfully tested by Israel. This missile system will be used on the Sa’ar 6-class corvettes of the Israel Navy. Overview: The C-Dome is a naval variant of the Iron Dome ..

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Pakistan’s New Cybercrime Law

February 22, 2022

Pakistani authorities announced a new law that will help them in combating false news on social media, a move that free-media groups and the opposition have criticized as being dangerous for being against the freedom of speech. Overview: This law ..

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Storm Eunice across Europe

February 22, 2022

Storm Eunice sparked the first-ever red weather warning in London on February 19, 2022. It was one of the most powerful storms in Europe since 1984, when the Great Storm hit Britain and northern France. Highlights Around 13 people have ..

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India-France: Roadmap on Blue Economy and Ocean Governance

February 22, 2022

India and France recently agreed on a Roadmap on Blue Economy and Ocean Governance. Key Points Both the countries agreed on this roadmap with the aim of contributing scientific knowledge and ocean conservation. They seek to ensure that the ocean ..

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Japan Hydrogen Train

February 22, 2022

Japan has launched its first hydrogen-powered train. This unveiling is seen as a step towards the country’s objective of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The hydrogen-fuelled train will be tested in the country in March. Overview: “Hybari” the two-car train ..

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United States: ‘Pickleball’ sport

February 22, 2022

A curious sport called “Pickleball” has become one the fastest growing sports in the United States. Pickleball is a combination of elements taken from tennis, badminton and ping-pong. How this sport get fame? In 1965; Joel Pritchard (then congressman from ..

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MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters

February 21, 2022

As per defence authorities, first batch of three MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters is likely to arrive India by July 2022. Indian Navy had ordered the MH-60R Multi-Role Helicopters from the United States. Key Points A case is also being prepared to ..

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UNEP Frontiers Report

February 21, 2022

The Frontiers Report is released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).  The latest report is named “Noise, Blazes and Mismatches: Emerging Issues of Environmental Concern.” This report which has been released before the UN Environment Assembly focuses on rising public ..

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