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China launches Zhongxing-26 satellite

February 24, 2023

China recently launched the Zhongxing-26 satellite at a cost of 333 million USD. It was launched on Long March 3B rocket. The main objective of the satellite is to provide broadband connectivity for aviation and ship-related operations. The satellite was ..

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India joins Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate

February 24, 2023

The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate is a joint initiative of the US. It was started by UAE and USA. The main objective of the initiative is to address hunger and climate change. This is to be achieved by inviting ..

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Ukraine War: India-China abstain from UN Voting

February 24, 2023

The United Nations recently voted in a resolution of peace in Ukraine. According to the resolution, the members wanted Russia to withdraw its troops. The number of member countries in the United Nations is 193. Of these, 141 members voted ..

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China-Japan Security Dialogue

February 23, 2023

China and Japan held a security dialogue for the first time in four years. It was held in Tokyo. During the meeting, the countries agreed to strengthen their security relations and communication. They will work to gain mutual trust. Also, ..

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Brazil Mad Cow Disease

February 23, 2023

Brazil is the largest beef exporter in the world. And China is one of the largest beef consumers in the world. Brazil recently suspended its beef exports to China due to mad cow disease. The disease is also called Bovine ..

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Tajikistan Earthquake

February 23, 2023

An earthquake of 7.2 Ritcher recently hit Tajikistan. The epicentre of the earthquake was just 82 km away from China border. The quake was felt in the western part of the Xinjiang region. The earthquake was first reported by the ..

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Sikhs and Jews most targeted in hate crimes in US

February 23, 2023

The FBI recently released its annual compilation of nationwide incidents. According to the report, Sikhs and Jews are the most targeted in hate crimes. There were 1005 religion-related hate crimes in the US in 2021. Of these, anti-Sikhs were 21.3% ..

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Google tests blocking news content

February 23, 2023

The tech giant Google recently announced that it is to block news content to at least 4% of Canadians. Google is doing this as a response to a new Canadian Law. However, Google has announced that it will be temporary. ..

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India-China hold WMCC Meeting

February 23, 2023

India and China recently held the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination meeting. This is the 26th meeting and the first since the Galwan standoff, and the 14th physical WMCC meeting. A virtual WMCC meeting was held during the Ladakh ..

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India and Seychelles sign agreement on Maritime Cooperation

February 22, 2023

The Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region of India and the RCOC (Regional Coordination Operations Centre) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding on maritime cooperation. India has a military base on the Assumption Island of Seychelles. It was built ..

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