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ISSF World Cup 2022- Highlights
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup 2022 was held in Cairo, Egypt from 26th February to 8th March 2022. Overview: With a total of seven medals, the Indian team took first place in the medals tally, with four ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Sports Current Affairs
Egypt closes Gaza border
Egypt closed its main border crossing point with Gaza Strip on August 23, 2021 because of tensions with Hamas rulers. Key Points Rafah crossing was closed for the first time during a workday in year 2021. This crossing was kept ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
First-known pregnant mummy discovered by Researchers
The researchers of Poland recently discovered the first embalmed pregnant woman. This is the first time in the history scientists have found a foetus in a mummy. Initially the researchers thought the Mummy was a male priest. About the Mummy ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
What is Suez Canal Blockade?
A container ship called the “Ever Given” recently ran aground in the Suez Canal. This blocked more than 400 ships from transiting the canal. The blockage created huge impacts on global trade and is referred to as Suez Canal Crisis ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Egypt to Deploy Troops in Libya
The Parliament of Egypt has adopted a resolution authorizing the deployment of troops outside the country. This is after President Abdel Fateh el-Sisi had threatened stern military action against the Turkey-backed forces in Libya. The resolution has been passed by ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Nine-year-long dispute between Sudan, Ethiopia, and Egypt likely to end in Upcoming Weeks
On 26th June 2020, Ethiopia’s Water Minister has stated that a consensus had been reached between the three countries(Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt) over the USD 4.5 billion worth Giant Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and the dam will not be filled unilaterally ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Restored Pyramid of Djoser
Egypt reopened the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pyramid of Djoser, after the recent completion of the restoration process that started in 2006. Pharaoh Djoser Pharaoh Djoser was an ancient pharaoh from the 3rd Dynasty of Egypt. During the reign of ..
Former president of Egypt Mohammed Hosni Mubarak passes away
The former of Egypt President Mohammed Hosni Mubarak, passed away recently at the age of 91. He was the President of the country for nearly 30 years. Mubarak was a former Chief of the country’s Air Force. After he became ..
30 Years Egypt Ruler Mohammed Hosni Mubarak passes away
On February 25, 2020, the Egypt ruler Mohammed Hosni Mubarak died at the age of 91. He was severely ill in the last months of his life. He served as the President of Egypt between 1981 and 2011. Initially he ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Saurav Ghosal finished as runner-up in Pittsburgh Open
Ace Indian squash player Saurav Ghosal became the runner-up in the Pittsburgh Open squash tournament after he lost to the top seed Egyptian player, Fares Dessouky in the final on Sunday, 26th January 2020. The second seed Saurav Ghosal lost 7-11, ..