Explained: What is the Hagia Sophia?
News: Turkey’s highest court has allowed for the conversion of the nearly 1,500 year-old Hagia Sophia from a museum into a mosque. Facts: Hagia Sophia: It is the former Greek …
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U.S. position on CAATSA unchanged despite China’s actions in neighbourhood
News: The United States will not change its position on putting sanctions against India under Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act(CAATSA) for buying fighter jets from Russia. Facts: CAATSA: It …
Read MoreOfek 16: Israel launches new spy satellite
Facts: Ofek 16 is an optoelectronic reconnaissance (intelligence or spy) satellite launched by Israel to provide high-quality surveillance for its military intelligence.
Read MoreChina makes new claim in eastern border with Bhutan
News: China has made territorial claims over Sakteng wildlife sanctuary in eastern Bhutan at an online meeting of the Global Environment Facility(GEF). Facts: Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary: It is located in …
Read MoreUN rolls out COVID-19 communication tool in Africa
News: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa(UNECA) has launched COVID-19 communication tool in Africa named Africa Communication and Information Platform(ACIP) for Health and Economic Action. Facts: ACIP: It is a …
Read MoreIndia accounts for 45.8 million of the world’s ‘missing females’, says UN report
News: United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA) has released the State of World Population Report 2020. Facts: Title of the report: ‘Against my will: defying the practices that harm women and girls …
Read MoreAgreement for Indo-Bhutan joint venture hydroelectric project signed
News: The Concession Agreement was signed between the Royal Government of Bhutan and Kholongchu Hydro Energy Limited for the Kholongchhu (Joint Venture) Hydroelectric Project. Facts: Kholongchu Hydroelectric Project: It is …
Read MoreExplained: Baloch Liberation Army, the group behind Karachi Stock Exchange attack
News: Pakistan’s Baloch Liberation Army(BLA) has claimed responsibility for the Karachi Stock Exchange attack. Facts: Baloch Liberation Army(BLA): It is an armed separatist group based mainly in the province of …
Read MoreASEAN states warn of S. China Sea tensions
News: The 36th Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) Summit was held via video conference. Facts: Chaired by: The Summit was chaired by Vietnam which is holding the chairmanship of ASEAN …
Read MoreCOVID-19 Initiative: Protecting Global Food Security Through Open Trade
News: Cairns Group has launched a “COVID-19 Initiative: Protecting Global Food Security Through Open Trade” to support the global agricultural and food system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Cairns Group:It …
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