World Thyroid Day - 25 May.

# World Thyroid Day - 25 May. World Thyroid Day is observed on 25 May every year. Thyroid disease refers to any and all dysfunctions that can occur in the thyroid gland. Therefore, it is important for every one to be aware of the issues related to the thyroid gland as it has …

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International Missing Children's Day - 25 May.

# International Missing Children's Day - 25 May. International Missing Children’s Day is an awareness event that is observed every year on 25th May. The aims of the day are to place a spotlight on the issue of child abduction, educate parents on safeguarding measures to …

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Astronauts Bob Behnken & Doug Hurley will travel to the space using Rocket Falcon 9.

# Astronauts Bob Behnken & Doug Hurley will travel to the space using Rocket Falcon 9. Robert "Bob" Behnken is a NASA astronaut and U.S Air Force Colonel. He'll soon be one of the first astronauts to fly the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft into space. Behnken…

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The Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD).

# The Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD). The Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) is an annual and inclusive intergovernmental forum and a regional platform for supporting countries, in particular those with special needs, in the implemen…

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World's fastest internet data speed recorded.

# World's fastest internet data speed recorded.  Scientists have achieved the world’s fastest internet data speed, which is enough to download 1000 HD movies in a split second, using a single optical chip, an advance that can help scale up the capacity of network connect…

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Former Australian tennis great Ashley Cooper dies at 83.

# Former Australian tennis great Ashley Cooper dies at 83. Australian tennis great Ashley Cooper, who won four Grand Slam singles titles in the 1950s, died after a long battle with illness. Part of a cohort of champions coached by Harry Hopman, Cooper won the Australian champ…

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Japan Stands Up Its First Military Space Operations Squadron.

# Japan Stands Up Its First Military Space Operations Squadron. The Japanese Self-Defense Forces (SDF) and Ministry of Defense (MoD) stood up the country’s first Space Operations Squadron – the first component of Japan’s Space Domain Mission Unit (SDMU) – in a ceremony presi…

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Naomi Osaka tops as world's highest-earning female athlete.

# Naomi Osaka tops as world's highest-earning female athlete. Japanese tennnis star Naomi Osaka has reached the world's highest paid female athlete. According to a story posted on Forbes.com, the 22-year-old player earned $37.4m over the past 12 months from endorseme…

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Commonwealth Day - 24 May.

# Commonwealth Day - 24 May. The Commonwealth Day is celebrated on May 24 of every year. This day is celebrated by all the countries that were once under the reign of the British Empire, Commonwealth Day is celebrated on the birth date of Queen Victoria, who was born on May …

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World Turtle Day - 23 May.

# World Turtle Day - 23 May. American Tortoise Rescue, a nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the protection of all species of tortoise and turtle, is sponsoring its 20th annual World Turtle Day® on May 23. The day was created as an annual observance to help people…

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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula - 23 May.

# International Day to End Obstetric Fistula - 23 May. May 23 is the United Nations' International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. The day promotes action towards treating and preventing Obstetric Fistula, a condition that affects many girls and women in developing countri…

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International Day for Biological Diversity - 22 May.

# International Day for Biological Diversity - 22 May. The United Nations celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May every year to raise awareness about the issue of significant reduction in biological diversity due to certain human activities. Biologica…

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Nepal approves new map including Lipulekh, Kalapani, Limpiyadhura amidst border row with India.

# Nepal approves new map including Lipulekh, Kalapani, Limpiyadhura amidst border row with India. Nepal’s Cabinet has endorsed a new political map showing Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura under its territory, amidst a border dispute with India. Read Full News

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International Tea Day - 21 May.

# International Tea Day - 21 May. International Tea Day is observed globally on May 21. The purpose of International Tea Day is to try to improve the condition of tea producers and tea workers. Tea producing countries make a lot of profit but the condition of the labourers w…

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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development - 21 May.

# World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development - 21 May. World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed globally on 21 May every year. The purpose of the day is to deepen the understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to…

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Carmen Reinhart appointed as Chief Economist of World Bank Group.

# Carmen Reinhart appointed as Chief Economist of World Bank Group. World Bank Group has appointed Carmen Reinhart as its new Vice President and Chief Economist. Her appointment will be effective from June 15, 2020. She was a Senior Policy Advisor and Deputy Director at the …

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Anti Terrorism Day - 21st May.

# Anti Terrorism Day - 21 May. Anti Terrorism Day 2020 is observed on 21st May every year in India. The day marks the death anniversary of India’s seventh Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on 21 May 1991. He was killed in Tamil Nadu in a campaign by the Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) a…

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World Bee Day - May 20.

# World Bee Day - May 20 World Bee Day 2020 is celebrated every year on May 20. On May 20, the pioneer of beekeeping Anton Jansa was born in 1734 in Slovenia hence every year this year is celebrated as World Bee Day. Approved by the United Nations, the First World Bee Day wa…

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World Metrology Day - 20 May.

# World Metrology Day: 20 May\ # World Metrology Day - 20 May. The World Metrology Day is observed every year on 20th May. World Metrology Day is an annual celebration of the signature of the Metre Convention on 20 May 1875 by representatives of seventeen nations. The theme fo…

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Moeketsi Majoro sworn in as Lesotho's new prime minister.

# Moeketsi Majoro sworn in as Lesotho's new prime minister. Moeketsi Majoro has been sworn in as Lesotho's prime minister following the resignation of his embattled predecessor, Thomas Thabane. Thabane's decision to step down on Tuesday came amid mounting pressure…

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The scientists from New Zealand have discovered the “Super Earth”.

# The scientists from New Zealand have discovered the “Super Earth”. The scientists from New Zealand have discovered the “Super Earth”. It potentially holds the conditions to sustain human life. The super earth is one of the handful of planets discovered that are of the same …

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Alibaba’s Jack Ma resigns from SoftBank board.

# Alibaba’s Jack Ma resigns from SoftBank board. Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma will be resigning from SoftBank board of directors. Jack Ma serving for nearly 13 years in the board. Ma is expected to resign from the Group’s board on June 25. The news comes as the group posted re…

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Jeff Bezos could be world's first trillionaire by 2026.

# Jeff Bezos could be world's first trillionaire by 2026. According to a report, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos could potentially become the world's first trillionaire as early as 2026, at which point he will be aged 62, says a study.  Chinese real estate giant Xu …

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Cyclone Amphan wreaks deadly havoc in India and Bangladesh.

# Cyclone  Amphan  wreaks deadly havoc in India and Bangladesh. Cyclone Amphan has made violent landfall in eastern India and Bangladesh, lashing communities along the coast with ferocious wind and rain. It uprooted trees and toppled dwellings in both countries, including in th…

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Du Wei: Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead at home.

# Du Wei: Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead at home. China’s Ambassador to Israel, Du Wei, has been found dead in his apartment north of Tel Aviv.  Mr Du, 57, was appointed ambassador in February 2020 having previously served as envoy to Ukraine.  He was living in Herzli…

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Scientists identify Earth's largest shield volcano.

# Scientists identify Earth's largest shield volcano. A team of researchers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa has declared nearby "Puhahonu as Earth's biggest and hottest shield volcano" in a study published online this month in the journal Earth and Pla…

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Benjamin Netanyahu secures 5th term as Israeli Prime Minister.

# Benjamin Netanyahu secures 5th term as Israeli Prime Minister. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won the Israeli national election, securing a record fifth term in office, after a controversial power-sharing deal with rival-turned-partner Benny Gantz. President Reuven …

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International Museum Day - 18 May.

# International Museum Day  - 18 May. Every year since 1977 International Museum Day is organised worldwide around May 18, coordinated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM). The event highlights a specific theme that changes every year and that is at the heart of the…

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World AIDS Vaccine Day - 18 May.

# World AIDS Vaccine Day - 18 May World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, is observed annually on May 18. HIV vaccine advocates mark the day by promoting the continued urgent need for a vaccine to prevent HIV infection and AIDS. They acknowledge and …

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Sri Lankan Economical Information.

# Sri Lankan Economical Information. 1. Public Sector Employees - 1,434,000 2. State Sector - 52.5% 3. Provincial Public Sector - 30.3% 4. Semi Government Sector - 17.2% Source: Central Bank Report 2019

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Facebook acquires Giphy to integrate with Instagram.

# Facebook acquires Giphy to integrate with Instagram. Facebook  is acquiring Giphy, a popular website for making and sharing animated images, or GIFs, and will integrate it with its rapidly growing Instagram photo-sharing app, Facebook said in a blog post on Friday 15 May 20…

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National Endangered Species Day - May 15.

# National Endangered Species Day - May 15. National Endangered Species Day is observed on the third Friday of May every year. The day is devoted to protecting the wildlife on our planet.  The National Endangered Species Day was celebrated for the first time in 2006. A n endan…

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International Day of Living Together in Peace- May 16.

# International Day of Living Together in  Peace - May 16. The International Day of Living Together in  Peace  is observed on 16 May every year.  The UN General-Assembly has, declared 16 May the International Day of Living Together in Peace, as a means of regularly mobilizing t…

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International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia - May 17.

# International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia  - May 17. The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is observed on 17 May 2020 and a dedicated day to celebrate diversity and to raise awareness of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bi…

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World Hypertension Day - May 17.

# World Hypertension Day - May 17. Every year, 17 May is dedicated to World Hypertension Day (WHD). This is an initiative of the World Hypertension League (WHL), an affiliated section of the International Society of Hypertension  (ISH). The WHD was first inaugurated in May 20…

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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day - May 17.

# World Telecommunication and Information Society Day - May 17. World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is celebrated every May 17. It’s the day to celebrate the power of telecommunication and its importance in building relationships across cultures around the wo…

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Fred Willard, 'Best in Show' and 'Modern Family' comedy star, has died.

# Fred Willard, 'Best in Show' and 'Modern Family' comedy star, has died. Fred Willard, the comedic actor known for his roles in movies including "Best in Show" and "This is Spinal Tap" and TV sitcoms "Everybody Loves Raymond" an…

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International Day of Light celebrated - 16 May.

# International Day of Light celebrated - 16 May. The International Day of Light is celebrated every year on 16th May to celebrate the role that light plays in science, culture and art, education, and sustainable development, and also in the fields as diverse as medicine, co…

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Sri Lankan Economical Information.

# Sri Lankan Economical  Information. 1. Infant Mortality Rate (2015) - 8.5 2. Dependency Ratio (2019) - 49.4% 3. Average Household Size (2016) - 3.8 Persons 4. Employed Persons - 8,181,000         Agriculture: 25.3%         Industry: 27.6%         Service:  47.1% Source: Central Ba…

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NASA confirms that it is working with Tom Cruise to make a movie shot in space.

# NASA confirms that it is working with Tom Cruise to make a movie shot in space. NASA's administrator Jim Bridenstine confirmed that the agency is working with actor Tom Cruise to create a movie shot aboard the International Space Station.  Read Full News

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Coral bleaching: Scientists 'find way to make coral more heat-resistant'.

# Coral bleaching: Scientists 'find way to make coral more heat-resistant'. Scientists in Australia say they have found a way to help coral reefs fight the devastating effects of bleaching by making them more heat-resistant. Rising sea temperatures make corals expel …

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Sri Lanka ranks 55th on World Economic Forum Global Energy Transition Index.

# Sri Lanka ranks 55th on World Economic Forum Global Energy Transition Index. Sri Lanka has been ranked at 55th position on the Global ‘Energy Transition Index’ by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Key parameters considering to calculate ‘Energy Transition Index’ are economic g…

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Paraguay Independence Day - May 15.

# Paraguay Independence Day - May 15. The Revolution of Independence occurred in the early morning hours of May 15th, 1811, culminating in a conspiracy led by Pedro Juan Caballero. The Spanish governor, Bernardo de Velasco, dismissed from his office, joined the first provisi…

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International Day of Families - May 15.

# International Day of Families: May 15. # International Day of Families - May 15. The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 with resolution A/RES/47/237 and reflects the importance t…

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