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Bhavani Devi became the first Indian to win Asian Fencing Championship Medal

June 21, 2023

Introduction In a remarkable achievement, C.A. Bhavani Devi, an Olympian from Chennai, made history by securing India’s first-ever medal at the Asian fencing championships held in Wuxi, China. Bhavani’s outstanding performance and determination earned her a well-deserved bronze medal in this prestigious event. Bhavani’s Semifinal Battle In a thrilling and closely contested semifinal match, Bhavani …

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Finland parliament elects Petteri Orpo as country’s new PM

June 21, 2023

Petteri Orpo, the leader of the conservative party in Finland, has been elected as the country’s prime minister by the parliament. Orpo will lead a coalition government comprising four parties, including the far-right Finns Party, which intends to implement strict measures on immigration. With 107 members in favour, 81 opposed, and 11 absent, the parliament …

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World Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2023: Date, Significance and History

June 21, 2023

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is observed annually on June 19th to raise awareness about sickle cell disease (SCD) and its profound impact on individuals, families, and communities worldwide. Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormal red blood cells that assume a crescent or sickle shape. …

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India & Sri Lanka to accelerate digital education in Galle District

June 21, 2023

Introduction The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Gopal Baglay, and the Secretary of the Sri Lankan Ministry of Education, M.N. Ranasinghe, exchanged diplomatic notes regarding the implementation of a digital education project in Sri Lanka’s Galle District. This collaborative effort aims to enhance educational opportunities and foster digital literacy among underprivileged students in …

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Karnataka’s Anna Bhagya Scheme

June 21, 2023

Introduction The ‘Anna Bhagya‘ scheme in Karnataka, which guarantees 10 kg of rice to Below Poverty Line (BPL) cardholders, has hit a roadblock due to a shortage of rice. Despite approaching neighboring states for procurement, the Karnataka government is struggling to secure an adequate rice supply to implement the scheme. The shortfall in rice availability …

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Union Bank unveils 4 new deposit options for women, retirees, and co-ops

June 21, 2023

Union Bank of India has debuted four specialised bank accounts catering to different segments of the population, namely women, women entrepreneurs and professionals, pensioners, and cooperative housing societies. Key Points: The first account, called Union Unnati, is a current account designed specifically for women entrepreneurs and professionals, providing free cancer care coverage, personal accident cover, …

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NEC Corp’s Aalok Kumar joins ADB advisory group on digital tech

June 21, 2023

Aalok Kumar, the Corporate Officer and Senior Vice President, Head of Global Smart City Business at NEC Corporation, and President and CEO of NEC Corporation India, has been appointed as a member of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) High-level Advisory Group on Digital Technology for Development, effective May 1, 2023. Key Points: The group is …

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International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice 2023

June 21, 2023

International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice 2023 Each year on June 21, the International Day of Celebration for the Solstice is observed. This holiday was established by the United Nations in order to raise awareness about various solstice celebrations across religions and cultures. Many cultures and religions have their own unique way of …

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Estonia legalizes same-sex marriage, a first for Central Europe

June 21, 2023

Estonia‘s parliament passed a law legalising same-sex marriage, making it the first central European nation to do so. While much of western Europe has already legalised same-sex marriage, it remains prohibited in many former communist central European countries that were once part of the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact. About the Estonia same-sex marriage bill: The bill …

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Arundhati Roy wins 45th European Essay Prize for ‘Azadi’

June 21, 2023

45th European Essay Prize for ‘Azadi’ Writer and activist Arundhati Roy has been awarded the 45th European Essay Prize for lifetime achievement on the occasion of the French translation of her latest essay, ‘Azadi’. The French translation ‘Liberte, fascisme, fiction’ appeared in Gallimard, a leading French publishing group. At a function to be held on …

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Daily Archives: June 21, 2023

Bhavani Devi became the first Indian to win Asian Fencing Championship Medal

Finland parliament elects Petteri Orpo as country’s new PM

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2023: Date, Significance and History

India & Sri Lanka to accelerate digital education in Galle District

Karnataka’s Anna Bhagya Scheme

Union Bank unveils 4 new deposit options for women, retirees, and co-ops

NEC Corp’s Aalok Kumar joins ADB advisory group on digital tech

International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice 2023

Estonia legalizes same-sex marriage, a first for Central Europe

Arundhati Roy wins 45th European Essay Prize for ‘Azadi’

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