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From the world of finance ๐ผ๐,
where Fed nominee Kevin Warsh’s disclosures reveal assets
exceeding $100 million,
raising questions ahead of his vetting to global trade ๐ค๐,
as China signals willingness
to upgrade its free trade agreement with Switzerland
to boost investment and innovation…
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Akshaya Tritiya, an auspicious Hindu festival symbolizing eternal prosperity, is widely celebrated with gold purchases, new ventures, and charitable acts, as the day is believed to bring lasting success without the need for a specific muhurat. Which Hindu month is associated with the celebration of this festival?
Hint: It comes after Chaitra.
Canada’s T20 World Cup clash with New Zealand faces ICC scrutiny amid corruption allegations linked to the country’s cricket administration. A Shot at History: My Obsessive Journey to Olympic Gold” is an autobiography of _________________.
Hint: He is India’s first individual Olympic gold medalist.
Türkiye’s Roketsan aims to become a top 10 missile exporter as its defence industry grows during Middle East tensions. Which missile is known for carrying nuclear warheads in India?
Hint: Think of the movie starring Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt, and Amitabh Bachchan.
A Constitution Amendment Bill on women’s reservation and Lok Sabha seat increase was defeated in the Lok Sabha after failing to secure the required two-thirds majority, with 298 votes in favour and 230 against. Who was the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state?
Burkina Faso’s military government has dissolved over 100 NGOs and civil society groups, drawing criticism from rights organisations as a major attack on basic freedoms. “__________ Without Borders (a NGO) has released a report titled ‘What it's like to be a journalist in Africa’s Great Lakes region’, highlighting challenges faced by journalists.” Fill in the blanks.
Britain plans to remove a carbon tax on electricity generation to reduce household bills, citing the shift away from coal and increased use of renewable energy. Ravi is making electric wires by drawing copper into thin strands. Which property of metals allows this?
Israel says it has set up a ‘yellow line’ in southern Lebanon, similar to a military boundary used in Gaza, to identify and respond to potential threats. If the capital of Lebanon is exchanged with the capital of Israel, what would be the new capital of Israel?
Japan will provide up to 60 billion yen in subsidies to Sony for a new image sensor plant in Kumamoto, highlighting their importance for autonomous driving and AI. Studio Ghibli, known for famous animated films like Spirited Away, was co-founded by whom? He was quite in the news last year.
Przewalski’s horses, the last wild horse species, are successfully adapting in Spain’s Iberian Highlands, with 10 foals born since their reintroduction three years ago. Complete the analogy: Horse : Foal :: Deer : ?
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings will step down following the loss of a key Warner Bros deal, with the company’s stock dropping around 8%. Netflix released its first original series in 2013. Which was it?
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