Hungary Current Affairs, GK & News

Hungary: Statue of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto unveiled

September 18, 2021

Hungary has unveiled the statue of Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto on September 16, 202. Highlights The imposing bronze statue was unveiled in Hungary’s capital, Budapest. This is the first such statue across the world to pay homage to the creator of Bitcoin digital currency. It has been constructed in a business park near the Danube ..

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India’s Priya Malik wins gold World Cadet Wrestling Championships in Hungary

July 27, 2021

Priya Malik of India has won the gold medal in wrestling at the World Cadet Wrestling Championships which was being held in Hungary. She won the medal in the women’s 73 kg weight category. Highlights Priya Malik defeated Kseniya Patapovich of Hungary to clinch the gold medal in the final of the women’s 73kg category. ..

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Hungary passes a new emergency law to curb COVID-19

April 2, 2020

Hungary is being criticised for the new emergency law that it passed giving extraordinary powers to its Prime Minister. About the Law The new law was passed to help curb the spread of misinformation about COVID-19. The key focus of the criticism is that it gives extraordinary powers to the Prime Minister without specifying an ..

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Aishwarya Pissay: 1st Indian to claim a World Title in Motorsports

August 13, 2019

Aishwarya Pissay became first Indian to claim a world title in motorsports by winning FIM World Cup ( Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) in women’s category after the final round of the championship at Varpalota in Hungary. She also finished 2nd in FIM Junior category.  Key Highlights The 23-year old from Bengaluru won the 1st round ..

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Zuzana Caputova elected first female President of Slovakia

April 1, 2019

Zuzana Caputova has won Slovakia’s presidential election, making her the country’s first female head of state. Ms Caputova defeated high-profile diplomat Maros Sefcovic, nominated by the governing party. She won 58% of the vote, with Mr Sefcovic trailing on 42%. Mr Sefcovic is the vice president of the European Commission. Slovakia Slovakia is a landlocked ..

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