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Riots in Lebanon over economy

Lebanese troops were deployed in northern city of Tripoli on June 27, 2021 to take positions across major state institutions following a night of protests and riots against...

June 28, 2021

Exotic dragon fruit from Maharashtra exported to Dubai

A consignment of Dragon Fruit, was exported to after sourcing it from farmers of Tadasar village in Sangli District, Maharashtra. About Dragon Fruit Dragon fruit is also referred...

June 28, 2021

Amazon Web Services acquires encrypted messaging app Wickr

Amazon Web Services has acquired encrypted messaging app called Wickr. This messaging app was founded in 2012. Impact of the move Wickr app is an encrypted messaging app...

June 28, 2021

Taj named strongest hotel brand in the world

According to South Asia’s largest hospitality company, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), iconic brand Taj has been rated as the Strongest Hotel Brand across the World by Brand Finance....

June 28, 2021

Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project – Key Facts

As per Karnataka government, work on ‘Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project’ will start in month of September 2021. Project is expected to be completed by 2026. Highlights Project will...

June 28, 2021

Report: Indians invested $40 bn in cryptocurrency in 2020

As per Chinalysis report, Indians who are known to traditionally invest in gold are now investing into cryptocurrency. Key Findings India is home to world’s biggest holders of...

June 28, 2021

Indian Private players allowed to build and operate rocket launch sites

Government has allowed private companies to establish & operate rocket launch sites within and outside the country. However, it is subject to prior authorisation from government. Key Points...

June 28, 2021

ESA to hire First Disabled Astronaut

European Space Agency is set to hire and launch world’s first physically disabled astronaut. Key points It is going to be 22-member space programme for which decennial recruitment...

June 28, 2021

FAME scheme extended till 2024

Government has decided to extend adoption of electric vehicles ‘Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME Phase II)’ by 2 years. Highlights Initially...

June 28, 2021

Odisha- WFP tie up to empower SHGs

Odisha government and United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have partnered to improve household food and nutritional security. Key Points Household food & nutritional security would be improved...

June 28, 2021

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