Lebanon Current Affairs, GK & News

Daylight Savings Time

March 29, 2023

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a practice of setting the clocks forward one hour from the standard time during the summer and back again in the autumn. Although it was initially intended to make better use of natural daylight and save energy, today, it remains a subject of controversy. This article examines the legacy of ..

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International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members

March 25, 2022

Annually, on 25th March the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is observed by the United Nations. This day is observed to commemorate Alec Collett’s abduction anniversary. Overview: Alec Collett was a journalist who was abducted along with his driver in 1985 while working for the United Nations Relief and Works ..

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Riots in Lebanon over economy

June 28, 2021

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 worsening living conditions in the country. Ground situation Riots have left several protesters and 10 soldiers injured. Protests were reported throughout Lebanon after its 20-month economic crisis ..

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40 Tonnes of Fish die in Lebanon

May 1, 2021

River Litani is the longest river in Lebanon. It has an artificial lake called the Qaraoun lake created by the Litani river dam. Around forty tonnes of fish were recently washed on the banks of the lake due to excessive pollution. The pollution was mainly due to sewage dumping. This has gained an international spotlight. ..

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What is 3RF Framework?

December 4, 2020

3RF stands for Reform, Recovery and Reconstruction Framework. It was launched by the United Nations to revitalise Beirut. The framework was prepared by United Nations, World Bank and European Union. The Beirut Explosion On August 4, 2020, a deadly blast at Beirut, the capital of Lebanon killed more than 200 people. It left a million ..

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India sends Humanitarian aid to Lebanon

August 15, 2020

In a humanitarian gesture, India has sent 58 tonnes of emergency humanitarian aid to Lebanon in an air force plane to assist the people affected by the explosions in Beirut on August 4. The government has sent a separate consignment of personal protective equipment, including surgical gloves and surgical gowns. Details of the Aid to ..

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