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ICCR Indian Crafts Fair

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is organizing a crafts exhibition-cum-fair in Delhi with the aim of popularising traditional Indian crafts among the diplomatic community. Overview: This crafts fair is being held as a part of the Azadi Ka ..

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World Day of Social Justice – Update (February, 2022)

On 20th February, the World Day of Social Justice is observed annually. This day works towards promoting social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues like exclusion, poverty, unemployment, gender inequality, social protection, and human rights. Overview: The United Nations ..

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2022 Winter Olympics- Explained

The 2022 Winter Olympics ended on February 20, 2022, by uplifting closing ceremony.  It saw sporting drama and milestones. However, it was tarnished by a Russian doping scandal. Highlights The Games will be remembered for new stars like Eileen Gu ..

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Storm Eunice across Europe

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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Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate Week

On February 22, 2022, President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate the ‘Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate programme’ in virtual mode. Key Facts Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate is a week-long, nationwide programme of competitions and lectures for school students and collegians. To organise this ..

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India-France: Roadmap on Blue Economy and Ocean Governance

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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