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Re-election of French President Emmanuel Macron

April 25, 2022

On 24th April 2022, Marine Le Pen has been defeated by Emmanuel Macron to be re-elected as the President of France. Leaders across the world welcomed his re-election. Overview: Marine Le Pen is a far-right leader who was defeated by ..

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‘Varuna’ Naval Exercise

April 2, 2022

The 20th edition of the bilateral naval exercise that is named ‘Varuna’ is being conducted by India and France in the Arabian Sea from 30th March till 3rd April 2022. Overview: In this exercise, various units of the two navies ..

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SIPRI ‘2021 Trends in International Arms Transfers’ Report

March 16, 2022

Recently, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) published the “Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2021” report. Global scenario In 2017-21, India, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Australia, & China were the five largest arms importers. U.S., Russia, France, China, & Germany were ..

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Uganda Oil Deal

February 3, 2022

The Chinese and French oil giants have signed an agreement to build a huge oil pipeline in Uganda. The companies are to exploit the oil resources of the country. This has fumed the environmentalists. What is the deal all about? ..

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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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UAE buys record 80 Rafale jets

December 4, 2021

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed 14 billion Euros of agreement with France for 80 Rafale warplanes. This is the biggest international order ever made for the Rafale jets. About the Deal UAE and France recently inked a 17 ..

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France- Greece sign defence deal

September 29, 2021

France and Greece signed a multibillion-euro defence deal on September 27, 2021, to boost the defence capabilities. Highlights The defence deal includes Athens’ decision to buy three French warships under a strategy of boosting its defence capacities across the Eastern Mediterranean amid ..

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Big John- Biggest Triceratops to be auctioned

September 6, 2021

Big John, an enormous triceratops, is to be auctioned in October 2021 and is expected to get big bucks on the auction block in France. Key Points Big John’s skeleton is more than 66 million years old and is 60% ..

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Cannes Film Festival 2021: ‘Titane’ wins Palme d’or

July 19, 2021

French director, Julia Ducournau of ‘Titane’, a horror drama becomes the first female director in the last 28 years to win the Palme d’or at Cannes Film Festival. Cannes Film Festival 2021 On July 18, 2021, the awards of the ..

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‘One Health’ panel set up to advise on Animal Disease Risks

May 26, 2021

World Health Organization along with three other international bodies have set up a team of experts who will help in developing a global plan on preventing the spread of diseases from animals to humans. One Health High-Level Expert Panel This ..

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