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J&K: World Largest Igloo Café

February 8, 2022

An igloo café was recently opened in Jammu and Kashmir. It is now the largest igloo café in the world. The name of the Café is Snowglu. It was built by Wasim Shah, the owner. About the café The café ..

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Revolutionary Sachindra Nath Sanyal

February 8, 2022

On February 8, 2022, the 80th death anniversary of Sachindra Nath Sanyal was marked. He was the co – founder of Hindustan Republican Association. He was the mentor of Bhagat Singh, Sukdev and Rajguru. Also, he faced imprisonment in “Kakari ..

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Bharat Ratna awardee Lata Mangeshkar

February 7, 2022

Legendary Singer Lata Mangeshkar took her last breath on February 6, 2022, at the age of 92. Key Facts She was tested Covid-19 positive on January 8 and was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital. She was under observation in ..

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M Jagadesh Kumar: New Chairman of UGC

February 7, 2022

The Ministry of Education recently appointed Mr M Jagadesh Kumar as the new chairman of UGC. Jagadesh was serving at the Jawaharlal Nehru University as Vice Chancellor. About the appointment The appointment has been made for a period of five ..

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Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards

February 7, 2022

The Karnataka Government will not accept applications for Rajyotsava Awards from 2023. Rather a panel is to be set up to choose the eligible candidates. The state government is following the footsteps of the central government. The central government chooses ..

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Melting on Mount Everest

February 5, 2022

Recently scientists found that the highest glacier on the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest is melting at a faster rate. It is the South Col glacier and the glacier has lost 54 metres of thickness in the last 25 years. ..

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India’s Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

February 4, 2022

The Ministry of External Affairs officially announced the diplomatic boycott of Beijing winter Olympics of India. Doordarshan will not telecast the opening and closing ceremonies of Beijing Winter Olympics. About the boycott India will not send its envoy to the ..

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Two New Ramsar sites

February 3, 2022

The Government of India recently added two new Ramsar sites. The sites were added on the World Wetlands Day. The World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2 all over the world. The day spreads the importance of wetlands. It ..

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70 year reign of Queen Elizabeth

February 2, 2022

Queen Elizabeth of England is to celebrate 70 years of throne on February 6, 2022.  She is 95 years old. Queen Elizabeth The queen ascended to the throne on February 8, 1952 officially. Her father George VI died on February ..

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Tahiti Pristine Coral reef

February 1, 2022

The scientists have recently discovered a coral reef along the coast of Tahiti. The reef is two miles long and is unaffected by anthropogenic activities and climate change. About the coral reef The coral reef was discovered during a dive ..

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