World Hydrography Day - 21 June.

Every year the World Hydrography Day is observed on 21 June to make the public aware of hydrography and the essential role that it plays in everyone’s life. The main objective of this day is to attract people’s attention to the work of the IHO at the international level. It…

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Xiaomi files patent for a Sound Charging technology for smartphones.

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has developed a technology that allows smartphones and other electrical devices to charge using sound.  The patent has filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). The system uses mechanisms for storing energy and…

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WHO declares end to Second Ebola Outbreak in Guinea.

The World Health Organization officially announced the end of Guinea's second Ebola outbreak, which was declared in February and claimed 12 lives. At 16 confirmed cases and seven probable infections, according to WHO figures, the limited size of the flare-up has been cre…

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International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice - 21 June.

International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice is observed globally on 21st June. This day bring awareness about solstices and equinoxes and their significance for several religions and ethnic cultures. The International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice was proc…

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Max Verstappen wins 2021 French Grand Prix

Max Verstappen (Netherlands-Red Bull) has won the 2021 French Grand Prix. This race is the seventh round of the 2021 FIA Formula One World Championship. With this win, Max Verstappen has 131 points and now leads Lewis Hamilton (119 points) in the Formula One drivers’ title …

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India fifth largest recipient of FDI inflows in the world.

India received USD 64 billion in Foreign Direct Investment in 2020, as per World Investment Report 2021 by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) that was released on June 21, 2021. This makes India the fifth-largest recipient of inflows in the world. The UN rep…

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Antonio Guterres re-elected as UN Secretary General for 2nd five-year term.

UN General Assembly on Friday appointed Antonio Guterres as the UN Secretary General for a second term beginning January 1, 2022, days after the powerful Security Council unanimously recommended his name to the 193-member body for re-election. President of the 75th session o…

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US to spend $3.2 billion for antiviral pills for COVID-19.

The United States is devoting $3.2 billion to advance development of antiviral pills for COVID-19 and other dangerous viruses that could turn into pandemics. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, announced the investment at a White House briefing as …

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Romania banned from Olympic weightlifting over doping.

Romania has been banned from competing in weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics over past doping cases, the International Weightlifting Federation ruled in a decision published. The Romanian Weightlifting Federation was issued a one-year ban from competition over five doping c…

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Trade deficit widens for the second consecutive month in April 2021.

Sri Lanka's external sector exhibited a mixed performance in April 2021. The deficit in the trade account widened for the second consecutive month in April 2021 compared to a year earlier while earnings from the tourism sector remained subdued. Notably, both exports and…

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World Refugee Day - 20 June.

World Refugee Day is June 20. The day is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. The United Nations defines a refuge someone who fled his or her home and country owing to “a well-founded fear of persecution because of his/her race, r…

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World Productivity Day - 20 June.

Every year on June 20th, World Productivity Day recognizes the importance of being productive. It’s also a day for people to learn how to increase their productivity. Productivity is defined as the efficiency of production of goods or services. The quality of producing somet…

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International Surfing Day - 20 June.

International Surfing Day is held annually on June 20th.  This day celebrates surfing and it’s lifestyle.  With events scheduled on International Surfing Day in more than 30 countries, this certainly shows the impact of the sport. Surfing refers to the ability of riding a wa…

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Japan aims to issue vaccination passports for overseas travel.

Japan will start issuing vaccine passports by the end of July, as the accelerating pace of the inoculation rollout has many looking forward to the prospect of international travel. Municipalities that are in charge of running a vaccination program domestically and keeping tr…

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Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien Announces Retirement From ODIs.

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien has announced his retirement from one-day internationals. The 37-year-old Dubliner, who remains available for Test and T20 cricket, won 153 caps in the 50-over format, scoring over 3,000 runs and taking a national record 114 wickets in the …

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US President Joe Biden signed Juneteenth bill into law and established a federal holiday.

President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, officially making June 19 a federal holiday and giving national recognition to a day commemorating emancipation. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery and commemorates June 19, 1865, when Un…

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Karim Khan sworn in as new ICC chief prosecutor.

British lawyer Karim Khan was sworn in as the new chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court in The Hague on Wednesday 16 June 2021. The 51-year-old replaces outgoing prosecutor Fatou Bensouda of Gambia, who extended the war crimes court's reach during her nine…

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International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict - 19 June.

Every year on June 19th, the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict raises awareness for conflict-related sexual violence. The day also honors the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world. The United Nations defines conflict-rel…

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World Competitiveness Ranking 2021.

The IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY), first published in 1989, is a comprehensive annual report and worldwide reference point on the competitiveness of countries. It provides benchmarking and trends, as well as statistics and survey data based on extensive research.…

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Shafali Verma notches highest score by an Indian woman cricketer on Test debut.

Teenager Shafali Verma etched her name in the record books by notching up the highest score by an Indian woman cricketer on Test debut. Shafali achieved the feat on Day 2 of the one-off Test match against England at the County Ground in Bristol on Thursday. Shafali broke th…

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India, China, Pakistan appear to be expanding their nuclear arsenals.

China, Pakistan and India have 350, 165 and 156 nuclear warheads respectively as of January this year and the three countries appear to be expanding their nuclear arsenals, a study by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). It also said as per its assessmen…

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World's Most Powerful Magnet.

France is set to get the world's most powerful magnet for a fusion reactor that aims to replicate the process that powers the Sun. Dubbed as Central Solenoid, the powerful magnet is strong enough to lift an aircraft carrier 6 feet in the air. It will be a central compone…

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Zambia first president Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda passes away.

Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia's first president and one of the last of the generation of African leaders who fought colonialism, has died aged 97. Kaunda was admitted to a military hospital in the capital, Lusaka, on Monday suffering from pneumonia. His aides said he did not ha…

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Global Peace Index (GPI) - 2021

This is the 15th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI), which ranks 163 independent states and territories according to their level of peacefulness. Produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), the GPI is the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness. Thi…

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UK and Australia agreed on historic free trade agreement.

A new free trade agreement with the UK will deliver more Australian jobs and business opportunities for exporters, bringing both countries closer together in a changing strategic environment. Prime Ministers Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson have agreed on the broad outlines …

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Cabinet approves setting up of ‘Small Claims Court’.

The Cabinet of Ministers this week approved the establishment of a ‘Small Claims Court’ with the jurisdiction to hear cases below a specific monetary threshold.  The goal is to ease the caseload of the District Court which would then be able to hear disputes of a higher valu…

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Prof. Munasinghe selected as a recipient for Blue Planet 2021 Prize.

Sri Lankan physicist and economist Professor Mohan Munasinghe has been selected as a recipient for this year’s Blue Planet Prize, the top international award considered to be equivalent to an Environmental Nobel Prize.  This year marks the 30th awarding of the Blue Planet Pr…

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Five digital parks to expose youth talent to world.

It has been planned to build five digital parks around the country, in Galle, Kandy, and Kurunegala districts, with the goal of exposing the youth to the world of technology and digital, according to Digital Technology and Enterprise Development State Minister Namal Rajapak…

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CPC to build new storage facility at Hambantota International Port.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG), last week to develop Hambantota Port as a strategic energy center in Sri Lanka.  The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry of Energy, with to…

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Autistic Pride Day - 18 June.

The Autistic Pride Day is observed annually on 18th June. The most important fact about this event is that it is established by the Autistic people themselves. It is a “community event and not a day for other organisations to promote themselves by stifling autistic people.”…

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