Nippon Life Invests in World Bank Sustainable Development Bonds.

Nippon Life Invests in World Bank Sustainable Development Bonds. The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) issued a 15-year AU$150 million Sustainable Development Bond, while for the first time, highlighting the importance of good …

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Andorra Joins International Monetary Fund (IMF) as its 190th Member.

Andorra Joins International Monetary Fund (IMF) as its 190th Member. Andorra has joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to become its 190th member. Andorra is a microstate situated between France and Spain. However, it is the largest microstate in Europe. IMF’s Members…

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An Indian Adm. Officer gets Chairmanship of ILO Governing body after 35 years.

An Indian Adm. Officer gets Chairmanship of ILO Governing body after 35 years. India has assumed the Chairmanship of the Governing Body of International Labour Organization (ILO), after a gap of 35 years. The Labour and Employment Secretary of India, Mr. Apurva Chandra, has …

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EIF and UNDP to strengthen cooperation for sustainable finance

EIF and UNDP to strengthen cooperation for sustainable finance. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) are joining forces to develop joint initiatives for sustainable finance and the implementation of the Sustainable Developmen…

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World Polio Day - 24 October.

World Polio Day - 24 October. The World Polio Day is celebrated annually on October 24, to raise awareness for polio vaccination and eradication of polio for whole world. World Polio Day provides an opportunity to highlight global efforts toward a polio-free world and honour…

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World Development Information Day - 24 October.

World Development Information Day - 24 October. World Development Information Day is celebrated annually on October 24th. The day focuses on improving the dissemination of information and mobilizing public opinion, especially among young people. The United Nations established…

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U.S. urges Sri Lanka to make ‘difficult’ choices over China ties.

U.S. urges Sri Lanka to make ‘difficult’ choices over China ties. The United States will urge Sri Lanka to make “difficult but necessary choices” on its economic relations when Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits there next week, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday 22 …

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U.S. State Department approves $1.8 billion in potential arms sales to Taiwan.

U.S. State Department approves $1.8 billion in potential arms sales to Taiwan. The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of three weapons systems to Taiwan, including sensors, missiles and artillery that could have a total value of $1.8 billion. The defense an…

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Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day - 21 October.

Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day - 21 October. Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) Prevention Day or World Iodine Deficiency Day is observed every year on 21st October. Iodine is an essential micronutrient required for normal thyroid function, growth, a…

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Saad Hariri renamed as Lebanon Prime Minister.

Saad Hariri renamed as Lebanon Prime Minister. Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Thursday 22 October 2020 asked former Prime Minister Saad Hariri to form the country's next government amid a multitude of political and economic crises. The move comes after Hariri secured e…

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Final trial of Nag anti-tank guided missile successful.

Final trial of Nag anti-tank guided missile successful. India successfully carried out the final user trial of the third-generation anti-tank guided missile Nag at Pokhran desert in Rajasthan. It was a significant milestone that paves the way for deployment of the weapon in s…

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Dr. Jajini Varghese honoured with Outstanding Young Person of the World 2020.

Dr. Jajini Varghese honoured with Outstanding Young Person of the World 2020. Indian origin UK based plastic surgeon, Dr. Jajini Varghese has been named an ‘Outstanding Young Person of the World 2020’ by a non-profit NGO for her “incredible” scientific contributions to diagn…

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MS. Dhoni set to become 1st player to play 200 IPL matches.

MS. Dhoni set to become 1st player to play 200 IPL matches. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni created another history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he became the first cricketer to appear in 200 IPL matches on 19th October 2020. It was the 37th match of the I…

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China Seeking to Build World's Biggest Maritime Fleet.

China Seeking to Build World's Biggest Maritime Fleet. China was seeking to build the world's biggest surface and subsurface maritime fleet. China is growing the largest maritime surface and subsurface fleet in the world, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace told the Atlanti…

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United Nations Day - 24 October.

United Nations Day - 24 October. The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and the launch of its founding Charter in 1945.  With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Sec…

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World longest flight from Singapore to New York to resume from November 09.

World longest flight from Singapore to New York to resume from November 09. The world’s longest flight from Singapore to New York will resume service from November 9, with passengers now disembarking at John F Kennedy International Airport instead of Newark airport. Singapore…

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Egypt says another ancient coffins found.

Egypt says another ancient coffins found. Egyptian archeologists have unearthed another trove of ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of Cairo. The Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said in a statement that archeologists found the collection of colourful, sealed sarcopha…

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Rare white sea turtle found on South Carolina beach in USA.

Rare white sea turtle found on South Carolina beach in USA. Volunteers checking sea turtle nests on a South Carolina beach came upon a rare sight: a white sea turtle hatching crawling across the sand. The town of Kiawah Island posted on its Facebook page that the Kiawah Islan…

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India successfully test-fires “SANT” Missile.

India successfully test-fires “SANT” Missile. India successfully flight-tested its indigenously developed Stand-off Anti-tank (SANT) missile from Integrated Test Range (ITR) off Odisha coast. The missile was test-fired from a roof-top launcher of the ground-based platform. I…

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Blue Origin launched its New Shepard suborbital rocket.

Blue Origin launched its New Shepard suborbital rocket. Recently, Blue Origin launched its New Shepard suborbital rocket into the skies over west Texas. The flight was the 13th time a version of the New Shepard flew into space, the 12th time it was entirely successful.  The f…

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