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China Security Deal with Solomon Islands
Leaked papers have revealed the drafting of a security deal of China with the Solomon Islands. This move has triggered an alarm in the neighbouring country of Australia along with its other Western allies. Overview: The leaked papers regarding this ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Volcanic Eruption in Tonga
An underwater volcano erupted in Tonga (a country in the Pacific Ocean) recently. It is called the “Hunga Tonga Hunga Haapai” volcano. The eruption was huge and loud. Though the volcano was located under water and 2,383 km away, it ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
New Zealand to launch World’s First Wooden Satellite
European Space Agency (ESA) will launch world’s first wooden satellite called WISA Woodsat in Earth’s orbit by the end of 2021. WISA Woodsat will be launched to test the applicability of wooden materials such as plywood in spacecraft structures. Mission ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand: April 25
Every year Anzac Day is celebrated on April 25 in Australia and New Zealand. The day is celebrated as a national day of remembrance that commemorates all the New Zealanders and Australians who died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
New Zealand set to consolidate healthcare into National service
On April 21, 2021 the New Zealand government announced that it is to consolidate the fragmented health system in the country into a national service. The consolidated system is to look more like the ones implemented in Britain. Key Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
New Zealand passes Miscarriages Bereavement Leave Law
Parliament of New Zealand passed the ‘Miscarriage bereavement leave law’. This legislation provides mothers and their partners a “right to paid leave” after a miscarriage or stillbirth. New Zealand has become the second country, following India, across the world to ..