Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor passes away.

# Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor passes away. Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who has had a glorious career in the world of Hindi cinema spanning over four decades, passed away at a Mumbai hospital on Thursday (30.04.2020) morning. He was 67. He made his screen debut in 197…

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International Jazz Day: 30 April.

# International Jazz Day: 30 April In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of …

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International Dance Day: 29.04.2020

# International Dance Day: 29.04.2020 International Dance Day was introduced in 1982 by the International Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), a UNESCO partner NGO, and is celebrated on April 29 every year. The date was suggested by the International…

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North Pole's largest-ever ozone hole finally closes.

# North Pole's largest-ever ozone hole finally closes. The largest hole ever observed in the ozone layer over the Arctic has closed, says Copernicus' Atmospheric Monitoring Service. Scientists spotted signs in late March of a rare hole forming and it was thought to be…

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Ex-NASA Administrator James M. Beggs passes away

# Ex-NASA Administrator James M. Beggs passes away Ex-NASA Administrator James M. Beggs passed away at 94. He was the sixth administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). He served within the agency’s top position from July 1981 to December 1985. …

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Saudi Arabia terminates death penalty for minors.

# Saudi Arabia terminates death penalty for minors. Saudi Arabia will no longer impose the death penalty on people who committed crimes while still minors, the country's Human Rights Commission says. The announcement, citing a royal decree by King Salman, comes two days a…

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work: April 28.

# World Day for Safety and Health at Work: April 28. World Day for Safety and Health at Work on the 28 April to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. It is an awareness-raising campaign intended to focus international attention on emerging t…

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World Immunization Week 2020-24th April to 30th April.

# World Immunization Week 2020-24th April to 30th April. World Immunization Week – celebrated every year in the last week of April (24 to 30 April) – aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. Immunization saves millions of lives every…

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Hubble telescope's 30th Anniversary.

# Hubble telescope's 30th Anniversary. In 2020, the Hubble Space Telescope achieves its 30th year in orbit. Hubble’s unique design, allowing it to be repaired and upgraded with advanced technology by astronauts, has made it one of NASA’s longest-living and most valuable …

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India is world’s 3rd largest military spender, expense rose by 6.8% in 2019.

# India is world’s 3rd largest military spender, expense rose by 6.8% in 2019. The US, China and India were the world’s three biggest military spenders in 2019, followed by Russia and Saudi Arabia. The two Asian countries made it to the top three for the first time, the Stoc…

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Former Pakistan skipper Sana Mir announces retirement from international cricket.

# Former Pakistan skipper Sana Mir announces retirement from international cricket. Former Pakistan women’s skipper Sana Mir has announced her retirement from international cricket, ending a 15 year long illustrious career. Mir featured in 226 international matches for Pakist…

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International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day: 26 April.

# International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day : 26 April. The United Nations (UN) has proclaimed April 26 International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. The day was first observed in 2016, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the 1986 nuclear disaster.  Internati…

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World Intellectual Property Day: 26 April.

# World Intellectual Property Day: 26 April. World Intellectual Property Day is sometimes referred as World IP Day. World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on 26 April. The event was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000 to &#…

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Former Australian all-rounder Graeme Watson passes away.

# Former Australian all-rounder Graeme Watson passes away. Graeme Watson, an all-rounder who featured in five Tests and two ODIs for Australia, died at 75 following a battle with cancer. Primarily a middle-order batsman and a medium-pace bowler, he featured in five Tests fro…

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Iran launches its 1st military satellite "Noor" into orbit.

# Iran launches its 1st military satellite "Noor" into orbit. Iran has successfully launched its first-ever military satellite named “Noor” into the orbit. ‘Noor’ satellite has reached its orbit and it orbiting 425 km above the earth’s surface. This satellite is lau…

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Italy's Liberation Day 25 April - Festa della Liberazione

# Italy's Liberation Day 25 April - Festa della Liberazione Italy's Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione), also known as the Anniversary of the Liberation (Anniversario della liberazione d'Italia), Anniversary of the Resistance (anniversario della Resistenza),…

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International Delegate’s Day observed globally on 25 April

#  International Delegate’s Day observed globally on 25 April International Delegate’s Day observed globally on 25 April every year. This day is observed to raise awareness of the role of the representatives and delegates of the Member States to the United Nations. Internation…

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World Malaria Day is observed on 25 April

# World Malaria Day is observed on 25 April World Malaria Day is commemorated every year on 25 April and recognizes global efforts to control malaria. Globally, 3.3 billion people in 106 countries are at risk of malaria. In 2009, 781 000 people died from malaria, mainly wome…

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The 10 Smallest Countries of Asia By Area.

# The 10 Smallest Countries of Asia By Area. With an area of approximately 116 square miles, Maldives is the smallest country of Asia by area with 26 atolls in the Indian Ocean. Asia is the most extensive of all the continents, and it occupies approximately 30% of the land ar…

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Oscar-nominated actor Shirley Knight has died at 83

# Oscar-nominated actor Shirley Knight has died at 83 Shirley Knight, the Kansas-born actress who was nominated for two Oscars early in her career and went on to play an astonishing variety of roles in movies, TV and the stage, has died. She was 83. Read Full News

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International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace: 24 April

# International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace: 24 April The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace observed globally on 24 April. ‘International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace’ was first observed by the United Nations (U…

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World Day for Laboratory Animals: 24 April

# World Day for Laboratory Animals: 24 April Since 1979, World Day for Laboratory Animals, has been a catalyst for a global movement to end the use of animals in laboratories around the world and drive their replacement with advanced scientific non-animal techniques. This is…

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Facebook acquires 9.99% stake in Reliance Jio

# Facebook acquires 9.99% stake in Reliance Jio The social media platform & US tech titan Facebook has acquired a 9.99% stake Reliance Jio i.e. the telecom arm of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL). Facebook has bought the 9.99% stakes for USD 5.7 billion (about Rs 43,574 cro…

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English Language Day - 23 April.

#  English Language Day - 23 April. UN English Language Day is observed annually on April 23. The event was established by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 2010 to seeking "to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversit…

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Former Fiji Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase passes away

# Former Fiji Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase passes away Former Fiji Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has passed away. He served as the sixth Prime Minister of Fiji from 2000 to 2006. He was also the founder of Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewenivanua Party. Laisenia Qarase was a civil …

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World Book and Copyright Day - 23 April.

#  World Book and Copyright Day - 23 April. World Book Day or World Book and Copyright Day (also known as International Day of the Book or World Book Days) is a yearly event on 23 April, organized by UNESCO to promote reading, publishing and copyright. In the United Kingdom, …

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Lebanon becomes first Arab country to legalise cannabis farming for medical use.

# Lebanon becomes first Arab country to legalise cannabis farming for medical use. Lebanon has become the first Arab country to legalise cannabis farming for medical and industrial purposes.  Although growing the plant was previously illegal, cannabis has long been farmed ope…

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Earth Day observed globally on 22 April

# Earth Day observed globally on 22 April Earth Day or International Mother Earth Day is observed globally on 22 April every year. Earth Day 2020 will be celebrated all over the world to spread awareness for Earth’s wellbeing and to encourage people to support environmental …

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The Leading Natural Rubber Producing Countries In The World.

# The Leading Natural Rubber Producing Countries In The World. Rubber is produced naturally from the latex obtained from rubber trees that are cultivated widely in some countries of South Asia and Southeast Asia. The Leading Natural Rubber Producing Countries In The World. Ran…

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The Most Dangerous Cities In The World.

# The Most Dangerous Cities In The World. Los Cabos, Mexico is the world's most dangerous city with a murder rate of 111.33 per 100,000 inhabitants. The 10 Most Dangerous Cities in the world. Rank City Country Homicide Rate (Per 100,000) 1         Los Cabos               Mexico  …

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10 Largest Rice Producing Countries

# 10 Largest Rice Producing Countries Rice is among the three leading food crops of the world, with maize (corn) and wheat being the other two. All three directly provide no less than 42% of the world’s required caloric intake and, in 2009, human consumption was responsible …

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World Creativity and Innovation Day: 21 April

# World Creativity and Innovation Day: 21 April World Creativity and Innovation Day has been celebrated on 21.04.2020 over 46 countries since 2002. People in businesses, organizations, schools, and communities take part in this day to generate new ideas for a brighter future…

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World Liver Day observed globally on 19 April

# World Liver Day observed globally on 19 April World Liver day is observed on 19 April every year. The day is observed to spread awareness about the liver-related disease. The liver is the second largest and the most complex organ in the body, with the exception of the brai…

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Chinese Language Day: April 20

# Chinese Language Day: April 20 The event was established by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 2010 to seeking "to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six of its official…

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Oscar-winning animator and filmmaker Gene Deitch passes away.

# Oscar-winning animator and filmmaker Gene Deitch passes away Gene Deitch, an American Oscar-winning illustrator, animator, film director and producer, has passed away at the age of 95. Working from behind the curtains, he directed 13 episodes of Tom and Jerry and also some …

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New revelations on origin of Earth’s nitrogen

New revelations on origin of Earth’s nitrogen.  Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere, but nitrogen’s origin and how much is in Earth’s interior was previously unknown.  A new method of nitrogen analysis of volcanic gases from around the world revealed more …

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