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South Africa’s Dean Elgar announces retirement from international cricket

December 26, 2023

Former South Africa captain, Dean Elgar, has decided to bid farewell to international cricket after the upcoming test series against India. Elgar, known for his resilient batting and leadership skills, will play his final test at Newlands in Cape Town, starting January 3. This announcement marks the conclusion of a 12-year-long test career that has …

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Aditya-L1’s Arrival Confirmed For January 6 By ISRO Chairman

December 26, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman, S Somanath, recently announced a significant milestone in India’s space exploration journey. The Aditya-L1, India’s first solar mission, is set to reach the Lagrangian point L1 on January 6. This point, located 1.5 million kilometers away from Earth, marks a critical stage in the mission’s objectives. Manoeuvre …

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Angola Announces Departure from OPEC

December 26, 2023

Angola, a significant oil-producing nation, has declared its decision to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) with effect from January 1, 2024. This move follows the footsteps of Ecuador in 2020 and Qatar in 2019, reflecting a trend of nations with relatively small oil output distancing themselves from the influential oil-exporting organization. …

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Education Loans Experience 20.6% Spike From April To October

December 26, 2023

Education loans in India have witnessed a remarkable year-on-year growth of 20.6%, reaching ₹1,10,715 crore in the current financial year till October. This substantial increase, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), marks the highest growth in the last five years. In comparison, the growth registered in the corresponding period was 12.3% …

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Veer Bal Diwas 2023 Observed on 26th December

December 26, 2023

Introduction Since 9th January 2022, the day of the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the Hon. Prime Minister had announced that 26th December would be observed as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’, to mark the martyrdom of sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh – Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji. …

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India-ASEAN Trade Pact Undergoes Review for Modernization in February

December 26, 2023

India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are poised to commence negotiations in February aimed at modernizing their existing free trade agreement (FTA) and addressing the prevailing trade deficit, currently standing at $43.57 billion. The initiative seeks to revamp the ASEAN India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITGA) by 2025. Key Focus Areas The …

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Oscar Nominations 2024: Barbie, Oppenheimer, Killers of the Flower Moon and More; Check the Shortlist

December 26, 2023

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently unveiled the highly anticipated nominations for the 96th Oscars across ten categories. Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie‘ emerged as a frontrunner with five nominations, while Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ secured nods in three categories, including Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound, and Original Score. Unfortunately, no Indian film made the shortlist …

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United Nations Declares 2024 as the International Year of Camelids

December 26, 2023

Introduction: A Global Recognition of Camelids’ Significance In a move highlighting the crucial role of camelids in the lives of people worldwide, the United Nations has declared 2024 as the International Year of Camelids. This decision aims to spotlight the diverse contributions of camelids, including alpacas, Bactrian camels, dromedaries, guanacos, llamas, and vicuñas, in promoting …

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PM Celebrates 1 Crore Ayushman Cards In Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

December 26, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his delight as the issuance of one crore Ayushman cards marked a significant achievement during the ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) across the country. Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (#PMJAY), these cards offer free treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh per annum per …

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Women’s Cricket: India Achieve Historic Feat with Maiden Test Victory Over Australia

December 26, 2023

India Women concluded their first ‘home season’ of Test cricket in 28 years with a historic maiden victory over Australia in a one-off Test match in Mumbai on December 24. The win marked a significant achievement for the Indian team, capping off a season characterized by exemplary performances with both bat and ball. Dominating Performance …

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Daily Archives: December 26, 2023

South Africa’s Dean Elgar announces retirement from international cricket

Aditya-L1’s Arrival Confirmed For January 6 By ISRO Chairman

Angola Announces Departure from OPEC

Education Loans Experience 20.6% Spike From April To October

Veer Bal Diwas 2023 Observed on 26th December

India-ASEAN Trade Pact Undergoes Review for Modernization in February

Oscar Nominations 2024: Barbie, Oppenheimer, Killers of the Flower Moon and More; Check the Shortlist

United Nations Declares 2024 as the International Year of Camelids

PM Celebrates 1 Crore Ayushman Cards In Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

Women’s Cricket: India Achieve Historic Feat with Maiden Test Victory Over Australia

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