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Major General-level dialogue held for the third consecutive day

June 18, 2020

Indian and Chinese militaries held Major General-level dialogue for the third consecutive day with an aim to disengage troops as well as restore normalcy in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh. Earlier this week, Galwan Valley witnessed violent clashes between Indian ..

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China’s New Record: Reaches Deepest point on the earth

June 10, 2020

An Unmanned submersible, Haidou 1 of China dived deep down to 10,907 metres to the world’s deepest point Mariana Trench. Highlights A team of scientists left for an expedition on April 23, 2020. The researchers tested acoustic detection, video transmission, ..

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India-Denmark sign MoUs

June 9, 2020

The Ministry of Power, India and Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate, Denmark signed Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Cooperation. Highlights Under the MoU, the countries have agreed to collaborate in areas such as long- term energy planning, offshore wind, ..

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What does US President want to expand G7 to G11?

June 5, 2020

G7 was formed in 1975-76 as a group of advanced counties, which included countries like the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Japan, and Italy. However, over the decades, situation has changed with many other nations becoming economically advanced. So, ..

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WHO: Independent Inquiry in handling of COVID-19

May 20, 2020

On May 19, 2020, the World Health Organization announced that it will initiate independent review in handling COVID-19 pandemic. In order to achieve this, the organization is to launch “Resolution on COVID-19 response”. Highlights The main aim of the review ..

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Sikkim celebrates 45th State Day

May 16, 2020

On May 16, 2020, the Sikkim Government celebrates its 45th Statehood Day. Every year Sikkim celebrates its State Day in May 16 as the state came into existence on this day in 1975. History After India became independent in 1947, ..

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CSIR begins clinical trials of two drugs

May 9, 2020

On May 8, 2020, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) begins its clinical trials on Favipiravir and Phytopharmaceutical. Highlights Apart from Favipiravir and Phytopharmaceutical, the CSIR is also working on native herbs as biological medicine. The DGCI (Drug ..

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May 7: “Vesak”, the Day of Full Moon

May 7, 2020

Vesak, the Day of Full Moon is the most sacred day to the Buddhists all over the world. On this day, Lord Gautham Buddha attained enlightenment. The Day is commemorated by the United Nations every year. Highlights The Day if ..

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