UN suspends Russia from human rights.

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted to suspend Russia from the organisation’s leading human rights body amid allegations that its soldiers killed civilians while retreating from the region around Ukraine’s capital. The United States-initiated resolution on T…

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Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe assumes duties as the 17th Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe assumes duties as the 17th Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Dr. Weerasinghe is a career central banker, with extensive experience in Monetary and Exchange Rate Policy. Dr. Weerasinghe was promoted as Deputy Governor on 27 Septemb…

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Viktor Orbán wins fourth consecutive term as Hungary’s prime minister.

Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has won a fourth term by a landslide in the country's general election, near-complete results show. His right-wing Fidesz party won 135 of 199 seats with almost 99% of the votes counted, preliminary results show. The o…

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China successfully launched a new Earth observation satellite Gaofen-3

China successfully launched a new Earth observation satellite Gaofen-3 03 on April 07, 2022, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre on board a Long March-4C rocket. The new satellite will become part of its land-sea radar satellite constellation by forming a network with the …

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International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda - 07 April.

The date, 7 April, marks the start of the 1994 genocide which lasted for the 100-day period to mid-July 1994. Every year, on or around that date, the United Nations organizes commemorative events at its Headquarters in New York and at United Nations offices around the world.…

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World Health Day - 07 April.

World Health Day is the global observance of health as a human right. From healthcare professionals to policymakers and individuals, families with young children or elderly, we all have a role to play in our personal health and the well-being of those around us. The date of …

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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace - 06 April.

April 06th recognizes the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The day celebrates how sports and physical activity contribute to education, human development, healthy lifestyles, and a peaceful world. The observance also recognizes the power of sport in pro…

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World Table Tennis Day - 06 April.

Every year on April 6th, World Table Tennis Day promotes social inclusion and unity through table tennis. It’s also a day to encourage people around the world to get involved in this sport. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) created World Table Tennis Day on Ap…

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The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has appointed an independent expert for human rights and climate change.

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has appointed Dr Ian Fry as the world’s first independent expert for human rights and climate change. Dr Fry has been appointed for a period of three years. He holds dual citizenship of Tuvalu and Australia. The first to hold …

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Oscar-winning filmmaker John Zaritsky passes away.

Veteran filmmaker John Zaritsky, well known for winning an Oscar in 1983 for best documentary feature for 'Just Another Missing Kid', has passed away. As per The Hollywood Reporter, Zaritsky passed away on March 30 due to heart failure at the Vancouver General hospit…

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Formula 1: Max Verstappen beats Charles Leclerc in Saudi Arabia.

Max Verstappen (Red Bull – Netherlands) has won the Formula One 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia.  Charles Leclerc (Ferrari- Monaco) came second and Carlos Sainz Jr. (Ferrari – Spain) came third.  It was the second edition of the Saudi Ar…

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India-Australia Interim Free Trade Deal "IndAus ECTA".

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan on Saturday (2 April) signed the much-awaited India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (IndAus ECTA) in a virtual ceremony in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian…

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Australia win ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022.

Australia beat England by 71 runs in the finals to claim their seventh Women’s World Cup on April 03, 2022, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand. Australia posted a record of 356 on the board. In reply, Nat Sciver waged a lone battle and remained unbeaten on 148 but …

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Ecuador becomes the first country In the world to give legal rights to animals.

In a landmark judgment, Ecuador, sitting in the Andean foothills, became the first country to recognize the legal rights of individual wild animals. This not only marks a remarkable development within the realms of environmental law, but is also the first to extend formal r…

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Iga Swiatek wins Miami Open tennis title 2022.

Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek defeated Naomi Osaka of Japan, 6-4, 6-0. in the final match to claim the 2022 Miami Open tennis tournament. For Swiątek, this is her fourth career WTA 1000 title and the sixth singles title overall. Also, this is her 17th straight title win. T…

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World Rat Day - 04 April.

World Rat Day is an annual international day observed on April 4. It's an unofficial celebration dedicated to fancy rats who are among the most popular pets. The observing day was created in 2002. The domesticated rat is one of the most common pet animals. Fancy rats are…

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International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action - 04 April.

Every year on April 4th, International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action seeks to raise awareness about landmines and the dangers they pose. It’s also a day to discuss the importance of eradicating landmines. Every year many lives are lost due to hidden un…

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Spacetech start-up Pixxel launches first satellite with Space X.

Pixxel, a space data startup, launched its first fully operational satellite, TD-2, on SpaceX’s Transporter-4 mission. TD-2 is Pixxel’s first full-fledged satellite, carrying one of the highest-resolution hyperspectral commercial cameras ever flown, taking the company one s…

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Canada reaches Football World Cup for first time since 1986.

Canada have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and will appear at the finals for the first time in 36 years. John Herdman's team beat Jamaica 4-0 in their penultimate qualifying match. Canada are top of the CONCACAF qualifying group and have now secured their place…

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Prof Wilfried Brutsaert bags Stockholm Water Prize 2022.

Professor Emeritus Wilfried Brutsaert has been named as the Stockholm Water Prize Laureate 2022. He has been awarded for his groundbreaking work to quantify environmental evaporation. Wilfried Brutsaert is Professor in Engineering Emeritus at Cornell University, USA. His in…

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