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Global Education Coalition(GEC)

News:The Global Education Coalition has been launched by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO). Facts: Aim:To facilitate inclusive learning opportunities for children and youth during this period of sudden and unprecedented educational disruption. Members:It is an open partnership that includes international organizations (ILO,UNICEF,WB among others) , private sector partners (Facebook, Google) and Philanthropic… Continue reading Global Education Coalition(GEC)

US financial aid for Greenland sparks outrage in Denmark

News:The United States offering a $12m financial package to Greenland has angered Denmark as the autonomous island falls within the territory of the Kingdom of Denmark. Facts: Greenland is the world’s largest island located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago It is an autonomous Denmark territory with limited self-government… Continue reading US financial aid for Greenland sparks outrage in Denmark

Classical Swine Fever(CSF)

News:Assam has reported the death of more than 1,300 pigs within a week due to the classical swine fever(CSF). Facts: Classical swine fever (CSF) also known as hog cholera is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild swine(pigs).It is caused by a virus of the genus Pestivirus of the family Flaviviridae. Transmission:The most common… Continue reading Classical Swine Fever(CSF)

Lebanon legalises marijuana cultivation for medicinal use

News:Lebanon has become the first Arab country to legalise Marijuana Cultivation for medical and industrial purposes. Facts: Marijuana is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical, recreational & religious purposes. According to the United Nations, Lebanon is the third largest supplier of cannabis in the world after Morocco and Afghanistan. Further,there are… Continue reading Lebanon legalises marijuana cultivation for medicinal use

Khongjom Day

News:Manipur government has commemorated ‘ Khongjom Day’ at Khongjom War Memorial Complex. Facts: Khongjom Day is marked to pay tribute to the warriors who fought in the 1891 Anglo-Manipur war. The Anglo-Manipur was an armed conflict between British Government and the Kingdom of Manipur.The battle was fought at Kheba hills of Khongjom in Manipur which… Continue reading Khongjom Day

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