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John Lee: Hong Kong’s Next Leader

May 10, 2022

John Lee Ka-chiu, a former security chief has recently been elected as the next leader of Hong Kong. This move is being widely regarded as the Chinese government’s move to tighten its grip on the city. Who will be replaced ..

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Viktor Orban: Hungary’s New Prime Minister

April 4, 2022

Viktor Orban has again been elected as the Prime Minister of Hungary for the fourth time. He won the 4th term by a huge margin more than what was predicted in the pre-election polls. Overview: After the win, he addressed ..

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Edict of Chandigarh

March 30, 2022

Le Corbusier, the planner of Chandigarh prescribed the Edict of Chandigarh. Urban planners and health experts have termed the edict as a mandated rule book on the planning of the city that was laid down by Corbusier. He, while planning ..

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Surajkund Crafts Mela

March 21, 2022

From the 19th March 2022, the annual Surajkund International Crafts Mela is being held in Surajkund, Haryana for celebrating Indian cultural heritage and folk traditions. Overview: This Mela attracts more than a million visitors including thousands of overseas visitors. This ..

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India’s Largest Reclining Statue of Lord Buddha

March 9, 2022

The largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha in India is being built in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. India’s Buddhist pilgrimage circuit is being proactively revived and Bodh Gaya is an integral part of it. Hence, the site of Gautam Buddha’s enlightenment ..

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Manas National Park- Rise in Tiger Population

March 9, 2022

The Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam have witnessed a sharp rise in the population of rhinos and tigers. Overview: The authorities of the national park expect the tiger population will rise to more than 60 from 48 ..

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Madhya Pradesh: Khajuraho Dance Festival

February 21, 2022

The Madhya Pradesh Kala Parishad organizes the Khajuraho Dance Festival, a one-week classical dance festival held annually beside the Khajuraho temples located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. This festival takes place from 20th to 26th February. Overview: With ..

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Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)

February 19, 2022

Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a four-day global event that takes place from February 18 to 21. It is an online citizen science or community science project that was first launched in 1998 by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and ..

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