International Olympic Day - 23 June.

The International Olympic Day is held on June 23 each year. The day is celebrated to encourage more people to participate in the Olympic Games and spread awareness about the event and promote the Olympic Movement. Based on the three pillars – “move”, “learn” and “discover” …

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Rafael Nadal's birthday to be celebrated as 'National Tennis Day' in Spain.

On Friday 18 June 2021, the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) - the national governing body for the sport in Spain - approved the proposal to honor Rafael Nadal's achievements in a unique way. Starting next year, Rafael Nadal's birthday - 03 June - will be cele…

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Sustainable Development Report 2021 (SDR 2021)

According to the 06th Edition of ‘Sustainable Development Report 2021 (SDR 2021)’ released by Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), Sri Lanka with a score of 68.1 has been placed at 87th rank out of 165 countries.  Finland topped the Index followed by Sweden &…

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Swedish Prime Minister Lofven loses historic no-confidence vote.

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven has lost a no-confidence vote, giving the Social Democrat leader a week to resign and hand the speaker the job of finding a new government or call a snap election. Lofven, 63, has served as premier since 2014 and is the first Swedish prim…

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The World Constitution and Parliament Association (WCPA) will be launching "Project One World One Education"

World Constitution and Parliament Association (WCPA) will be launching its pilot program "Project One World One Education" on 23rd June 2021. The day also commemorate the occasion of United Nations Public Service Day, through the Center for Global Education under t…

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Japan to allow 10,000 local fans at Tokyo Olympics.

Up to 10,000 fans will be allowed at Tokyo Olympic events but organisers warned that the competition could move behind closed doors if coronavirus infections surge. In light of the government’s restrictions on public events, the spectator limit for the Olympic Games will be …

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Scientists warn of rise in sea level in Lakshadweep.

A study has projected that sea levels will rise around Lakshadweep Islands between 0.4 mm per year to 0.9 mm per year due to the impact of global warming. The study said the gradual rise in sea levels at the Lakshadweep Islands will affect airport and residential areas that…

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Armenia's Acting PM Nikol Pashinyan wins post-war poll.

The party of Armenia's acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has won snap elections, the country's electoral commission says. Preliminary results from all 2,008 polling stations give the Civil Contract party 54%, it says. The opposition Armenia alliance led by ex-Pres…

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Sumita Mitra honoured with prestigious European Inventor Award.

Indian-American chemist Sumita Mitra has been honoured with the European Inventor Award 2021 in the ‘Non-European Patent Office countries’ category. She was the first to have successfully integrated nanotechnology into dental materials to produce stronger and more aesthetic…

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Seoul will host Formula E electric race in 2022.

The Electric Motorsports Tournament, in which electric vehicles from global motor brands participate, will be held in Seoul in August 2022. According to the city of Seoul on the 18th, the ABBFIA Formula E World Championship “SEOULE-PRIX 2022” will be the Jamsil Sports Compl…

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World Rainforest Day - 22 June.

June 22 is World Rainforest Day. The day has been set aside to help protect rainforests by raising awareness and encouraging action to protect them. Organizers of this annual day say 20% of the oxygen we breathe and the freshwater we drink is attributed to rainforests of the…

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World Music Day - 21 June.

World Music Day is observed globally on 21st June every year. This day is celebrated to honour amateur and professional musicians. Over 120 countries celebrate World Music Day by organizing free public concerts in parks, streets, stations, museums and other such public plac…

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Forced Displacement Report 2020 issued by The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

In a report published on Friday 18 June 2021, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) found that 82.4 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced at the end of 2020 – the highest number on record. In 2012, the figure stood at 41 million, while in 2019, it reached 79.5 million. As …

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Annual Bank Statistics of 2020 in Swiss Banks.

According to ‘Annual Bank Statistics of 2020’ released by Swiss National Bank (SNB), the Central Bank of Switzerland, The United Kingdom (UK) topped the list with Swiss Francs (CHF) 377 billion, followed by the US (152 billion) in terms of foreign clients' money in Swis…

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World Peace and Prayer Day - 21 June.

Every year on June 21st during the summer solstice, World Peace and Prayer Day encourages people of all faiths and all nations to pray for the planet. It’s also a day to learn more about Mother Earth and to inspire youth to care for the environment. Many people and cultures …

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World Humanist Day - 21 June 2021.

World Humanist Day is celebrated every year on June 21. It’s a way to spread information, and combat misinformation about humanism as a philosophical life stance and means to affect change in the world. The Encyclopedia Britannica says humanism originally was called “humanit…

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World Giraffe Day - 21 June.

World Giraffe Day is an annual event initiated by Giraffe Conservation Federation to celebrate the longest-necked animal on the longest day of the year. World Giraffe Day is an exciting annual event initiated by Giraffe Conservation Federation (GCF) to celebrate the tallest …

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International Day of Yoga - 21 June.

Every year on June 21st, the International Day of Yoga raises awareness about the benefits of this mind and body practice. It’s also a day to encourage people around the world to engage in Yoga. The word yoga means to unite or to join. This symbolizes the union of body and c…

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Keep Amazon's Jeff Bezos from coming back to Earth, online petition begs.

Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos is heading to space next month aboard Blue Origin's first crewed rocket to space. And some people wish the billionaire would just stay there. A humorous online petition with more than 13,000 signatures calls for Bezos to be deni…

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Ebrahim Raisi, wins Iran's Presidential Election.

Ebrahim Raisi, a hardline judiciary chief with a brutal human rights record, will be the next president of Iran following his win in an uncompetitive election that most of the country sat out. Raisi, who has long opposed engagement with the West and is a close ally of Suprem…

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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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