Spain Current Affairs, GK & News
Facebook and Google to pay for news in Australia, for the first time in the world
In a first of its kind move, Australia has made it mandatory that tech giants Google and Facebook will have to pay the media outlets in the country for the news content used by these companies. This is aimed at protecting the future of independent journalism in the country and this move will be keenly ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Australia • Australian Government • Facebook • France • Google • Independent Journalism • Spain
WHO warns about a New and Dangerous phase of COVID-19
Following reports of relaxation in lockdown by various major economies around the world, on 19th June 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that this could lead to a new and dangerous phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. As people and governments across the world are tired of lockdowns, the WHO reminded that the Covid-19 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Barcelona • COVID-19 • Italy • Milan • Moderna • Soumya Swaminathan • Spain • Turin • World Health Organisation (WHO)
April 23: World Book Day
Every year, World Book Day or International Day of Book or World Book and Copyrights Day is organised by United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Highlights The World Book Day is being celebrated since 1995. The idea of World Book Day was given a writer Vicente Clavel Andres to celebrate World Book Day ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: England • Gregorian calendar • Miguel Cervantes • Rome • Spain • William Shakespeare • World Book and Copyright Day • World Book Day
Spanish Monarchy
Spain’s King Felipe VI has renounced inheritance from his father, the former King Juan Carlos I, amid allegations of financial impropriety by the latter. Spanish Monarchy The Monarchy of Spain is the highest office in Spain and is a constitutional institution. Spain is a constitutional monarchy. The Spanish king is the head of the state ..
Topics: Monarchy • Saudi Arabia • Spain
What is “Herd Immunity” Strategy adopted by the UK Government to contain Corona Virus?
The United Kingdom Government under the PM Boris Johnson has adopted “Herd Immunity” strategy to contain Corona Virus. With India declaring COVID-19 as “notified disaster”, Italy, Spain and France locking down completely, UK is adopting herd immunity strategy. The United Kingdom recently gained wide criticism for adopting the strategy. Highlights UK has adopted the strategy ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Boris Johnson • Corona virus • COVID-19 • France • Spain • United Kingdom • Vaccination