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Ben Stokes breaks world record for smashing most sixes in Test cricket history

Ben Stokes breaks world record for smashing most sixes in Test cricket history : England Test captain Ben Stokes on 18 February became the player to hit the most number of sixes in the history of Test cricket, surpassing England coach and former New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum in the match against New Zealand. February 2023 Current Affairs Quiz An overview of […]

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Russia-China and South Africa starts joint military exercise

Russia-China and South Africa starts joint military exercise: In what some nations claim is an endorsement of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, South Africa is beginning a joint military drill with Russia and China. The 10-day naval exercises, which coincide with the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, have also come under fire from the

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Nearly 500 employees sacked by Google parent Alphabet in India

Employees sacked by Google parent Alphabet in India: Alphabet, the parent firm of Google, has let go of over 500 workers in India who worked in the legal, sales, marketing, and other areas. According to sources speaking to Business Insider India, the fired workers were locked out of their work systems at about 9:20 p.m.

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Taliban claim attack on police in Pakistan’s Karachi, two dead

Taliban claim attack on police in Pakistan’s Karachi, two dead: In the midst of gunfire and grenade explosions that shook the centre of Karachi on Friday, militants launched a bold attack on the police headquarters of Pakistan’s largest city, according to officials. Two of the attackers were killed and at least one security official wounded,

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Saudi Arabia to send its first woman astronaut into space

Saudi Arabia to send its first woman astronaut into space: A Saudi Arabian woman will become the first woman astronaut from the country to go on a space mission later this year, AFP reported. February 2023 Current Affairs Quiz Rayyana Barnawi will join fellow Saudi astronaut Ali Al-Qarni on a 10-day mission to the International

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Indian Army Gets ‘World’s First’ Fully Operational SWARM Drone System

SWARM drones: The Indian Army is the first major armed force in the world to operationalize these high-density SWARM drones according to NewSpace Research, a Bengaluru-based start-up. This delivery may possibly be the world’s first operational high density swarming UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) induction for military applications, especially given that most swarm drone research is

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International Energy Agency Reports Asia to Use Half of World’s Electricity by 2025

International Energy Agency Reports Asia to Use Half of World’s Electricity by 2025: Asia will use half of the world’s electricity for the first time by 2025, even as Africa continues to consume far less than its share of the global population, according to a new forecast released by the International Energy Agency. China will

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International Childhood Cancer Day 2023 observed on 15th February

International Childhood Cancer Day 2023: The date of International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is always February 15. The Childhood Cancer International, a federation of numerous parent-founded child cancer support groups, commemorated the day. The day is dedicated to raising awareness and showing support for children and adolescents suffering from cancer. Despite all the advancements in

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Wu Yibing becomes first Chinese man to win ATP Tour title

Wu Yibing becomes first Chinese man to win ATP Tour title: Wu Yibing became the first man from China to win an ATP title on Sunday, February 12, 20223, as he held off home hero John Isner 6-7(4) 7-6(3) 7-6(12) in a thrilling final to claim the Dallas Open. February 2023 Current Affairs Quiz China’s

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Russian Arms Supplies to India Worth $13 bn in past 5 years

Russian Arms Supplies to India Worth $13 bn in past 5 years: Russian state news agencies reported that India received arms worth around $13 billion from Russia in the past five years. Additionally, New Delhi has placed orders with Moscow for more than $10 billion in weaponry and military equipment. India’s Current Military Order From

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