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South Korea has officially become a “super-aged” society, as individuals aged 65 and older now constitute 20% of its population, according to government data released on December 24, 2024. Key Points Implications for South Korea: South Korea’s demographic shift presents Read More …
President Joe Biden has officially signed into law legislation formally designating the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States, correcting an oversight that had persisted for over two centuries. Key Points:
US President-elect Donald Trump on December 21 accused Panama of charging excessively for letting US ships use the Panama Canal. Trump threatened a US takeover of the canal if Panama did not comply.
Recently, the Nepal and China governments launched the “Phewa Dialogue” series together as part of a collaborative effort to formulate regional prosperity and peace policies. The two-day initiative held in Pokhara derives its name from the famous lake there. The Read More …
Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, has expressed an interest in buying Greenland. Key Points about Greenland United States’ Largest Land Purchases
The US Food and Drug Administration has recognised tea from the plant Camellia sinensis as a “healthy” beverage. This recognition aligns with the growing body of scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of tea. Key Highlights This significant development allows Read More …
First-ever World Meditation Day was observed on 21 December 2024, marking a global initiative to promote well-being, peace and mindfulness across nations. The theme of the event was “Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony. Key Highlights The day highlights the Read More …
Kuwait has bestowed its highest honour, the Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 December 2024. This was the 20th international honour given to Prime Minister Modi by a country. About Order of Mubarak Al Read More …
Recently, Russia said that Ukraine had repeatedly dropped white phosphorus munitions from drones in September 2024, but Kyiv (Ukraine) denied it had used such weapons and said it was Moscow (Russia) which had used prohibited chemical substances on the battlefield. Read More …
India and France on December 19 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the new National Museum, on the lines of the Louvre in Paris.
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur ranked 2nd in India in the latest QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2025. The institute jumped ahead 147 places in comparison to its 2024 performance to become the 202nd University in the world; 23rd in Read More …
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to double the population of the Golan Heights. The proposal includes infrastructure investments to encourage Israeli settlement in the region. About Golan Heights
The bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 2024 (Sri Lanka–India Exercise) is being conducted from 17 to 20 Dec 24 at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command. The exercise is being held in two phases – the Harbour Phase Read More …
The coastal town of Malibu in California, USA was recently in the news due to wildfire. The so-called Franklin Fire has charred more than 4,000 acres and affected about 22,000 people. Although the cause of the fire is yet to Read More …
Legendary tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain (1951–2024), a four-time Grammy Award winner and recipient of India’s Padma Vibhushan, passed away in San Francisco, USA, on December 15, 2024, at the age of 73. Career Highlights and Achievements: Indian Honors: India Read More …