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International Asteroid Day 2022: 30 June

International Asteroid Day 2022: 30 June

World Asteroid Day (also known as International Asteroid Day) is an annual UN-sanctioned global awareness campaign event observed on June 30, which is the anniversary of the Siberian Tunguska event of 1908. To provide knowledge to the general public about the importance of asteroids in history, and the role they play in our solar system today. The theme of Asteroid Day […]

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Govt launches e-learning portal 'Dak Karmayogi' for Dak Sevaks employees

Govt launches e-learning portal ‘Dak Karmayogi’ for Dak Sevaks employees

Communications Minister, Ashwini Vaishnav and MoS Communications Devusinh Chauhan have launched ‘Dak Karmayogi’,  an e-learning portal. This portal is developed under the vision of ‘Mission Karmayogi’. This portal will develop the competencies of about four lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks and departmental employees. After the completion of the final assessment, a system-generated certificate will generate, and sent to the trainee’s registered

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Iran applies to join BRICS group of emerging countries

Iran applies to join BRICS group of emerging countries

Iran has applied to become a member of the BRICS. BRICS is a group of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Iran is the world’s second-largest gas reserves and membership in the BRICS group would added values for both sides. President of Argentina, Alberto Fernandez has also reiterated his desire for Argentina to join BRICS. The term BRIC was coined by Goldman

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Iran launches a solid-fueled rocket, Zuljanah into space

Iran launches a solid-fueled rocket, Zuljanah into space

Iran has launched a solid-fueled rocket, a 25.5 meter-long rocket into space. Rocket name: Zuljanah This rocket is capable of carrying a satellite of 220 kilograms.It will gather data in low-earth orbit and promote Iran’s space industry. This launch just comes after the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, traveled to Tehran in a push to resuscitate

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World MSME Day 2022: 27 June

World MSME Day 2022: 27 June

The World Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) day is observed annually on June 27 to recognise the contribution of these industries in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Theme 2022: Resilience and Rebuilding: MSMEs for Sustainable Development. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has marked first World MSME Day by 74th Plenary on April 6,

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A noted lyricist, Chowalloor Krishnankutty passed away

A noted lyricist, Chowalloor Krishnankutty passed away

A noted lyricist, author and journalist, Chowalloor Krishnankutty has passed away at the age of 86. Krishnankutty has penned over 3000 devotional songs and authored more than 200 books. He was retired from the Malayala Manorama daily as an Assistant Editor. Awards: Kerala Sahithya Academy Award for satire, Poonthanam Jnanapana and Revathy Pattathanam Awards among others. He was

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