International Current Affairs

USA economists David Card, Joshua Angrist, and Guido Imbens Wins 2021 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences

The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was been awarded to three United States-based economists — David Card, Joshua Angrist, and Guido Imbens — the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said in Stockholm. The second half has been awarded jointly to Joshua D. Angrist and Guido W. Imbens “for their methodological contributions to the analysis of causal relationships.” The 2021 winners […]

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India officially joins the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature and People

At a ceremony held between the French and Indian governments on 7th October in New Delhi, India officially joined the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, a group of more than 70 countries encouraging the adoption of the global goal to protect 30×30. India is the first country from the BRICS bloc (Brazil, Russia, India, China,

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Valtteri Bottas Wins Turkish Grand Prix 2021

Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas won a wet Turkish Grand Prix on October 10, 2021, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished second to take back the Formula One world championship lead and move six points clear of seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton. Max Verstappen (Red Bull – Netherlands) came second while Sergio Perez (Mexico- Red Bull) finished third.

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GI tagged sweet dish Mihidana has been exported to Baharain

The first consignment of Geographical Indication (GI) tagged sweet dish Mihidana, from Bardhaman, West Bengal has been exported to the Kingdom of Bahrain. This initiative is part of the effort to promote indigenous & Geographical Identification (GI) tagged products of India globally. The consignment of the unique sweet dish Mihidana was exported to Bahrain by APEDA registered M/S DM Enterprises, Kolkata, and imported by Aljazira

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International Day for Universal Access to Information: 28 September

The International Day for the Universal Access to Information (commonly known as Access to Information Day) is observed globally on 28th September every year. Universal access to information means that everyone has the right to seek, receive and impart information for healthy and inclusive knowledge societies. Initially, the day was designated by UNESCO in November 2015 and was first

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China restricts children below 18 years to three hours per week of online gaming

In China, the children below 18 years of age will be restricted to play online video games for three hours per week, as per new regulations passed by the Chinese government. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The rules, published by the National Press and Publication Administration, said users under the age of 18 will only

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G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment

The Union Minister of Women & Child Development, Smt. Smriti Irani addressed the First ever G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment which was held at Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy in a hybrid format. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 G20 Conference on Women Empowerment acknowledged the common objectives and shared responsibilities to advance the goals of

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World Bank halts all financial assistance for projects to Afghanistan

World Bank has halted all financial assistance for projects to Afghanistan. The move comes in the wake of the Taliban assuming power in the country. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The World Bank paused disbursements in its operations in Afghanistan and is closely monitoring and assessing the situation in line with its internal policies and

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Egypt closed Gaza border amid tensions with Hamas

Egypt has closed its main border crossing point with the Gaza Strip amid tensions with the territory’s Hamas rulers. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 It was the first time the Rafah crossing was shuttered during a workday since early this year. Egyptian authorities had kept it open during the 11-day war between Israel and Hamas

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Greece built a 40-km long wall on its border with Turkey

Greece has completed building a 40-km long wall and installed a hi-tech surveillance system on its border with Turkey to avoid the influx of Afghan migrants following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 The development comes amid apprehensions about heavy migration of Afghan citizens into Greece via Turkey, and then further

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