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Tibet Matters March
The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) has organized a month-long Tibet Matters March from Sikkim’s Gangtok to Assam’s Tezpur. Since it began on April 29, over 80 volunteers from the TYC regional chapters in India and Nepal have joined the march. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
First China-Central Asia Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping will be hosting a summit with the leaders of five Central Asian nations next week. This is part of China’s plan to increase its influence in the region. The summit is named China-Central Asia Summit and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Safety Approval For China’s First Gene-edited Crop
China has approved the safety of a gene-edited soybean in a significant boost to food production. Key Facts About the Soybean Developed by privately owned Shandong Shunfeng Biotechnology Co., Ltd, the soybean has two modified genes which raise the level ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
H3N8 and its Presence in China
Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a viral disease that affects birds but can also be transmitted to humans and other animals, including horses and dogs. There are several subtypes of the Influenza A virus that can cause ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoche
The Dalai Lama recently recognized an eight-year-old Mongolian boy as the reincarnation of the 10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoche, one of the most important spiritual leaders in Tibetan Buddhism. The boy’s recognition has generated celebrations among Buddhists in Mongolia, but ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs
Where is Gurudongmar Lake?
The recent visit by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman to the Gurudongmar Lake, located at an altitude of 17,800 feet in the Mangan district of Sikkim, highlights the significance of this sacred site from both religious ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
China launches Zhongxing-26 satellite
China recently launched the Zhongxing-26 satellite at a cost of 333 million USD. It was launched on Long March 3B rocket. The main objective of the satellite is to provide broadband connectivity for aviation and ship-related operations. The satellite was ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
China’s Baidu may launch ChatGPT – style AI Bot
The BAIDU is a Chinese-based technology company. It offers a popular search engine in China called BAIDU. (Major search engines like Google are banned in China) The company works on artificial intelligence and internet-related products. The headquarters of the company ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
South Africa announces Joint Naval Drills with Russia, China
In the path of strengthening multilateral ties, South Africa, Russia, and China are to hold naval drills in the Indian Ocean. It is to be held in the month of February 2023. During the exercise, the countries will exchange knowledge ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
India’s Assurances to IMF backing Sri Lanka
India sends financing assurances to IMF to back Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring program. Sri Lanka’s three largest bilateral lenders are China, Japan, and India. India’s backing is a critical step for Sri Lanka to receive a $2.9 billion package from ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs