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World Hepatitis Day 2021: Theme, History, and Significance

1 hour ago
Every year on July 28, World Hepatitis Day (WHD) is observed to raise awareness about viral hepatitis. Read all you need to know.

Najib Mikati becomes Lebanon’s new Prime Minister

3 hrs ago
Najib Mikati became Lebanon’s new Prime Minister with 72 votes in parliament. Read all you need to know.

Philippines becomes first country to approve genetically modified ‘golden rice’ for production

4 hrs ago
The Philippines has become the world’s first country to approve the commercial production of genetically modified ‘golden rice’.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in India; to meet PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar today

6 hrs ago
Antony Blinken's meeting with PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar, and NSA Ajit Doval will be crucial as it comes at a time when the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan may have sent the country into a Civil War and when China has become an acute challenge for both the US and India. 

Tunisia’s President removes PM Mechichi, suspends Parliament – All you need to know

22 hrs ago
Tunisia’s President Kais Saied suspended the Parliament and dismissed Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi amid the ongoing nationwide protests over the country’s social and economic turmoil and the government’s way of handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Civilian casualties reach 5,183 in violence-marred Afghanistan in 2021 so far: UN

22 hrs ago
The Anti-Government elements (AGE) in Afghanistan have been responsible for 64% of the total civilian casualties: 39% by Taliban, nearly 9% by Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISIL-KP), and 16% by the undetermined AGEs.

Weightlifter Zhihui Hou to be tested by anti-doping authorities, Chanu to get medal upgrade?

1 day ago
India’s weightlifter Mirabai Chanu who bagged a silver medal in the 49-kg women’s weightlifting competition at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 stands a chance for a medal upgrade to gold.

US President Joe Biden announces agreement to end US combat mission in Iraq

1 day ago
The US President said that the US’s role in Iraq will be to be available, to assist, to continue to train, and to deal with ISIS as it arises, however, the country will no longer be, by the end of 2021, in a combat mission in Iraq.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Why is Russia competing under the name ROC? Why is Russia banned from Olympics? – Explained

2 days ago
Tokyo Olympics 2020 will witness 335 sportspersons from Russia competing, but they will not be allowed to use Russia’s name, anthem, or flag. Read to know why is Russia competing under the name ROC? Why is Russia banned from the Olympics?

China set to activate first-of-its-kind commercial nuclear reactor: How is it different from traditional reactors?

2 days ago
The world's first clean commercial nuclear reactor is expected to be safer than traditional reactors, as the molten salt will cool and solidify quickly when exposed to the air, insulating the thorium.

Telangana’s Ramappa Temple now UNESCO World Heritage Site

2 days ago
The Kakatiya Rudreshwara Temple, popularly known as Ramappa Temple at Palampet, Warangal, Telangana has been inscribed in UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Singapore’s Sunseap to build world’s largest floating solar farm in Indonesia

2 days ago
Sunseap Group's floating solar farm will be located on the Duriangkang Reservoir in Batam Island, Indonesia spanning around 1,600 hectares. It will be the largest solar floating farm in the world.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Mirabai Chanu wins historic silver, opens India’s medal tally

Jul 24, 2021
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu bagged a silver medal in the women’s 49-kg category at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Check out highlights of Indian athletes at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 on July 24.

Norovirus outbreak in UK: What is Norovirus? How does it spread? How to prevent it?

Jul 24, 2021
The Public Health England (PHE) showed that England is witnessing an increase in the number of cases of the vomiting bug Norovirus. Read what is Norovirus, its symptoms, how does it spread, and how to prevent it.

Siberian wildfires: What is fueling wildfires in Russia’s coldest city?

Jul 23, 2021
More than 6.5 million acres of land in Russia’s coldest city Yakutsk has been charred and the smoke of the wildfires is traveling to Alaska due to strong wind currents. What is fueling these wildfires?

In a first, Saudi Arabia allows female officers to guard Islam’s holiest sites

Jul 23, 2021
Saudi female soldiers, for the very first time, were standing guard in Mecca as thousands of Muslim pilgrims are taking part in this year’s hajj. Dressed in military khaki uniforms, women soldiers were seen monitoring the security situation in the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

China launches world’s largest carbon market: What is it and how does it work?

Jul 23, 2021
Carbon Trading works on the cap-and-trade model where the coal-and-gas-fired energy plants are allocated a specific number of emissions allowances. If they exceed this limit, the energy plants are permitted to buy allowances from the open market.

World’s first 3D-printed steel bridge opens in Amsterdam

Jul 23, 2021
World’s first 3D-printed steel pedestrian bridge opened on the Oudezijds Achterburgwal canal in the city of Amsterdam. Read all you need to know.

China’s President Xi Jinping makes surprise visit to Tibet- How it can impact India?

Jul 23, 2021
While heavy security is expected for a visit by the Chinese President anywhere, it is highly unusual that even Chinese State Media has not reported about his visit to Lhasa and Nyingtri, even though 2 days have already passed since he arrived.

China Floods: China sees heaviest rain in 1,000 years, what caused it?

Jul 22, 2021
China’s central Henan province witnesses the heaviest rainfall in 1,000 years. Zhengzhou City recorded 617.1 mm rainfall in three days. Read all you need to know.

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