international Flashcards
Ireland‘s ——— took over as premier for the second time in a handover of power in line with a
coalition deal struck in 2020. Varadkar replaced ======== as Taoiseach (premier) i
Ireland‘s Leo Varadkar took over as premier for the second time in a handover of power in line with a
coalition deal struck in 2020. Varadkar replaced Micheal Martin as Taoiseach (premier) i
———–unveiled its biggest military build-up since World War Two with a $320 billion plan that will buy
missiles capable of striking China and ready it for sustained conflict, as regional tensions and Russia‘s Ukra
Japan unveiled its biggest military build-up since World War Two with a $320 billion plan that will buy
missiles capable of striking China and ready it for sustained conflict, as regional tensions and Russia‘s Ukra
South African President ——–was re-elected leader of the governing African National
Congress (ANC) overcoming the ―Farmgate‖ scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected leader of the governing African National
Congress (ANC) overcoming the ―Farmgate‖ scandal
—————-was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist
who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country‘s first black head of state and
the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. Among his awards were the ———–, the
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International Prize for Human Rights. In 1990, India awarded him the Bharat Ratna, and in 1992 Pakistan
gave him their Nishan-e-Pakistan. In November 2009, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed
Mandela‘s birthday, 18 July, as ―Mandela Day‖, marking his contribution to the anti-apartheid struggle.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist
who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country‘s first black head of state and
the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. Among his awards were the Nobel Peace Prize, the
US Presidential Medal of Freedom,the Soviet Union‘s Lenin Peace Prize and the Libyan Al-Gaddafi
International Prize for Human Rights. In 1990, India awarded him the Bharat Ratna, and in 1992 Pakistan
gave him their Nishan-e-Pakistan. In November 2009, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed
Mandela‘s birthday, 18 July, as ―Mandela Day‖, marking his contribution to the anti-apartheid struggle.
Malaysian Prime Minister————— won the confidence vote in Parliament, cementing his leadership
after a general election last month produced no clear winner.
Prime Minister Anwar said, he had 148 members‘ support in the 222-seat legislature which gives him a
majority of two-thirds required to pass reforms after the general elections that took place. Mr Anwar‘s close ally
Johari received –==-votes as he got elected for the Speaker‘s pos
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim won the confidence vote in Parliament, cementing his leadership
after a general election last month produced no clear winner.
Prime Minister Anwar said, he had 148 members‘ support in the 222-seat legislature which gives him a
majority of two-thirds required to pass reforms after the general elections that took place. Mr Anwar‘s close ally
Johari received 148 votes as he got elected for the Speaker‘s pos
An anti-terrorism judge in Tunisia has ordered the imprisonment of former Prime Ministe————–
Vice-President of the popular Islamist opposition party Ennahdha,
An anti-terrorism judge in Tunisia has ordered the imprisonment of former Prime Minister Ali Larayedh,
Vice-President of the popular Islamist opposition party Ennahdha,
======== has been elected a member of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) at the 56th plenary meeting of the
United Nations General Assembly for tenure of two years. T
Nepal has been elected a member of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) at the 56th plenary meeting of the
United Nations General Assembly for tenure of two years. T
===========is the current Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
Dinesh Gunawardena is the current Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
————-has approved a deal that will provide a —————– support package to
cash-strapped Egypt over a period of almost four years,
The International Monetary Fund has approved a deal that will provide a $3 billion support package to
cash-strapped Egypt over a period of almost four years,
The term ————-means a confluence of factors acting together that can lead to either large
positive or negative results
The term ‗Lollapalooza Effect‘ means a confluence of factors acting together that can lead to either large
positive or negative results
—————told a Bahamian court that he has agreed to be extradited to the U.S. to face criminal
charges related to the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. T
Sam Bankman-Fried told a Bahamian court that he has agreed to be extradited to the U.S. to face criminal
charges related to the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. T
teel Minister—————- launched India‘s first Green Steel Brand ————–n New
Delhi. This first-of-its-kind steel has been manufactured by a Pune-based Steel company, Kalyani group by
using renewable energy resources, leaving zero carbon footprints in the environment.
teel Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched India‘s first Green Steel Brand - KALYANI FeRRESTA in New
Delhi. This first-of-its-kind steel has been manufactured by a Pune-based Steel company, Kalyani group by
using renewable energy resources, leaving zero carbon footprints in the environment.
Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia serves as the ————–, a position his father also held from 1991
to 1993. He also heads the Ministry of —–He is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing the
State of Madhya Pradesh. India is the world‘s third-largest air passenger market, after China and the United
States. Pakyong Airport is Sikkim‘s only airport. It is the first north-eastern airport in India under the
Greenfield Project. It has to its credit the distinction of being India‘s 100th operational airport.
Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia serves as the Minister of Civil Aviation, a position his father also held from 1991
to 1993. He also heads the Ministry of Steel. He is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing the
State of Madhya Pradesh. India is the world‘s third-largest air passenger market, after China and the United
States. Pakyong Airport is Sikkim‘s only airport. It is the first north-eastern airport in India under the
Greenfield Project. It has to its credit the distinction of being India‘s 100th operational airport.
e Big Five American information technology companies, alongside ——————————-
Alphabet, Amazon,
Apple, and Microsoft.
The =========are a series of non-binding multilateral agreements between the United States
government and other world governments participating in the Artemis Program, an American-led effort to
return humans to the Moon by ——-, with the ultimate goal of expanding space exploration to Mars and beyond. As
of December 2022, 23 countries and one territory have signed the accords, including eight in Europe, seven in
Asia, three in North America, two in Oceania, two in Africa, and two in South America. Drafted by NASA and the
U.S. Department of State, the Accords establish a framework for cooperation in the civil exploration and
peaceful use of the Moon, Mars, and other astronomical objects.
The Artemis Accords are a series of non-binding multilateral agreements between the United States
government and other world governments participating in the Artemis Program, an American-led effort to
return humans to the Moon by 2025, with the ultimate goal of expanding space exploration to Mars and beyond. As
of December 2022, 23 countries and one territory have signed the accords, including eight in Europe, seven in
Asia, three in North America, two in Oceania, two in Africa, and two in South America. Drafted by NASA and the
U.S. Department of State, the Accords establish a framework for cooperation in the civil exploration and
peaceful use of the Moon, Mars, and other astronomical objects.
Brazil‘s ———-was sworn in as President and in his first address expressed optimism
about plans to rebuild while pledging that members of outgoing Jair Bolsonaro‘s administration will be
held to account.
Brazil‘s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in as President and in his first address expressed optimism
about plans to rebuild while pledging that members of outgoing Jair Bolsonaro‘s administration will be
held to account.
Brazil is the world‘s———largest
country by area and the sixth most populous.
fifth
has launched Asia‘s first hydrogen powered trains for the Urban Railways and gets a range of—
km on a single tank, with a top speed of 160 kmph. China‘s CRRC Corporation Ltd. has unveiled its first
hydrogen urban train, which happens to be Asia‘s first hydrogen train.
China has launched Asia‘s first hydrogen powered trains for the Urban Railways and gets a range of 600
km on a single tank, with a top speed of 160 kmph. China‘s CRRC Corporation Ltd. has unveiled its first
hydrogen urban train, which happens to be Asia‘s first hydrogen train.
——– rings in New Year as fully integrated EU member
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Mexico‘s Supreme Court elected the first female chief justice in its history. Justice ———- was
sworn in for her four-year term
Mexico‘s Supreme Court elected the first female chief justice in its history. Justice Norma Lucía Piña was
sworn in for her four-year term
In ———-, in the first reversal of its kind, South Carolina‘s ——– has overturned a law
banning abortion after six weeks, inflicting a major setback for abortion opponents in the conservative,
southern state. T
In United States, in the first reversal of its kind, South Carolina‘s Supreme Court has overturned a law
banning abortion after six weeks, inflicting a major setback for abortion opponents in the conservative,
southern state. TIn United States, in the first reversal of its kind, South Carolina‘s Supreme Court has overturned a law
banning abortion after six weeks, inflicting a major setback for abortion opponents in the conservative,
southern state. T
—————–appointed as Vice-President of UAE
Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed as Vice-President of UAE
President of egypt ———-visited
India as a chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi visited
India as a chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations
————–of Eastern India to be developed by Merlin Group in Kolkata
First World Trade Center of Eastern India to be developed by Merlin Group in Kolkata
——- surpasses China to become world‘s most populous nation with 142.86 cr people: UN
India surpasses China to become world‘s most populous nation with 142.86 cr people: UN
Europe‘s most powerful nuclear reactor kicks off in——
Europe‘s most powerful nuclear reactor kicks off in Finland
Veteran politician ————–was sworn in as the 22nd president of Bangladesh. S
Veteran politician Mohammed Shahabuddin was sworn in as the 22nd president of Bangladesh. S
——– to build Mongolia‘s first Greenfield oil refinery
MEIL to build Mongolia‘s first Greenfield oil refinery
—————–,—————-honoured at Sydney Cricket Ground
Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara honoured at Sydney Cricket Ground
NMACC brings award-winning Broadway musical ‗—————-‘ to India for the first
time
NMACC brings award-winning Broadway musical ‗The Sound of Music‘ to India for the first
time
————- plans to launch digital currency backed by gold
Zimbabwe plans to launch digital currency backed by gold
——– is building the world‘s first permanent electrified road for EVs to charge while driving
Sweden is building the world‘s first permanent electrified road for EVs to charge while driving
———–wins Paraguay election
Santiago Pena wins Paraguay election
———- becomes 1st Pak Foreign Minister to Visit India in 12 Years
Bilawal Bhutto becomes 1st Pak Foreign Minister to Visit India in 12 Years
Slovakia‘s Prime Minister ————had asked the president to relieve him of his duties,
Slovakia‘s Prime Minister Eduard Heger had asked the president to relieve him of his duties,
Japanese Prime Minister ————–
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
———- launches projects to build ‗new-era‘ marriage, childbearing culture
China launches projects to build ‗new-era‘ marriage, childbearing culture
—- launches first driverless electric
Dubai launches first driverless electric
———— unveils 2.7 billion euro military package to Ukraine, biggest yet
Germany unveils 2.7 billion euro military package to Ukraine, biggest yet
————— sworn-in as Vice President of Nepal
Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav sworn-in as Vice President of Nepal
Thailand PM dissolves parliament
Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha dissolved the country‘s parliament on setting up a general
election
Zimbabwe plans to launch digital currency backed by ——
Zimbabwe plans to launch digital currency backed by gold
A vast majority of Uzbekistan‘s voters voted ―Yes‖ to President ———— bid to rewrite the
country‘s Constitution in referendum that promised more freedoms to the people of the former Soviet
republic and could also see the President extending his rule beyond his current two-term limit.
A vast majority of Uzbekistan‘s voters voted ―Yes‖ to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev‘s bid to rewrite the
country‘s Constitution in referendum that promised more freedoms to the people of the former Soviet
republic and could also see the President extending his rule beyond his current two-term limit.
———- is building the world‘s first permanent electrified road for EVs to charge while driving
The first of its kind in the world, the e-motorway may lead to an expansion of a further ———– of electric
roads in Sweden by 2045
Sweden is building the world‘s first permanent electrified road for EVs to charge while driving
The first of its kind in the world, the e-motorway may lead to an expansion of a further 3,000 km of electric
roads in Sweden by 2045
———- is building the world‘s first permanent electrified road for EVs to charge while driving
The first of its kind in the world, the e-motorway may lead to an expansion of a further ———– of electric
roads in Sweden by 2045
Sweden is building the world‘s first permanent electrified road for EVs to charge while driving
The first of its kind in the world, the e-motorway may lead to an expansion of a further 3,000 km of electric
roads in Sweden by 2045
———– wins Paraguay election
Paraguayans elected a President from the rightwing ————–
Santiago Pena wins Paraguay election
Paraguayans elected a President from the rightwing Colorado Party
India slips in World Press Freedom Index, ranks —– out of 180 countries
India slips in World Press Freedom Index, ranks 161 out of 180 countries
———, ———-and ——— occupied the top three positions in press freedom
Norway, Ireland and Denmark occupied the top three positions in press freedom
the————–as the only ‗sole authority‘ to use the nuclear arsenal of the U.S. in
the event of a nuclear confrontation.
the U.S. President as the only ‗sole authority‘ to use the nuclear arsenal of the U.S. in
the event of a nuclear confrontation.
Dubai Developer to Build World‘s First Bitcoin Tower
——— an Italian developer
Dubai Developer to Build World‘s First Bitcoin Tower
Salvatore Liggiero, an Italian developer
——————–to introduce world-first alcohol health labelling policy
Ireland to introduce world-first alcohol health labelling policy
A local British Sikh councillor based in Coventry has made history for the central England city by
becoming its first turban-wearing Lord Mayor.
Greece PM ========= wins national election
Greece PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis wins national election
Three Indian peacekeepers to be honoured with =======———-
Three Indian peacekeepers to be honoured with U.N.‘s Dag Hammarskjold medal
India surpasses China to become world‘s most populous nation with 142.86 cr people: UN
———–is the seventh-largest country by area
India is the seventh-largest country by area
EU lawmakers back ban on goods linked to ————-
EU lawmakers back ban on goods linked to deforestation
Dominica‘s Prime Minister declared the
country had found itself ―on the front line of the war on climate change‖ and announced plans to make
Dominica ―the world‘s first climate-resilient nation‖.
Ukraine, World Bank agree on======== recovery programme
Ukraine, World Bank agree on $6 bn recovery programme
Europe‘s most powerful nuclear reactor kicks off in———-
Europe‘s most powerful nuclear reactor kicks off in Finland
Europe‘s most powerful nuclear reactor kicks off in———-
Europe‘s most powerful nuclear reactor kicks off in Finland
TCS tops LinkedIn‘s 2023 Top Companies India list showcasing best places to work
ITC Mughal first hotel in world to get ———- from US council
ITC Mughal first hotel in world to get Zero Water Certification from US council
Stanford University‘s AI Index report states that India is ranked ———- in terms of investments received by
startups offering AI-based products and services in 2022.
Stanford University‘s AI Index report states that India is ranked fifth in terms of investments received by
startups offering AI-based products and services in 2022.
Apple opens its first India retail store at BKC, =========
Apple opens its first India retail store at BKC, Mumbai
SRO‘s PSLV successfully places 2 ——– satellites into orbit
SRO‘s PSLV successfully places 2 Singapore satellites into orbit
Science images from balloon-borne====== observatory Super BIT released
Science images from balloon-borne dark matter observatory Super BIT released
India joins 6 leading nations in quantum tech as Cabinet approves ———– crore National
Quantum Mission
India joins 6 leading nations in quantum tech as Cabinet approves Rs. 6003 crore National
Quantum Mission
Gaia discovers a new family of========
Gaia discovers a new family of black holes
IIT Madras Researchers develop pocket-friendly device to detect milk adulteration in ———
IIT Madras Researchers develop pocket-friendly device to detect milk adulteration in 30 seconds
————- named U.K. deputy Prime Minister after Dominic Raab‘s resignation
Oliver Dowden named U.K. deputy Prime Minister after Dominic Raab‘s resignation
New York‘s Senate confirms ————- as the state‘s first Black chief judge
New York‘s Senate confirms Rowan Wilson as the state‘s first Black chief judge
Raj Subramaniam honoured with ———–
Raj Subramaniam honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
Raj Subramaniam honoured with ———–
Raj Subramaniam honoured with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman
———- conferred with Prestigious Santokbaa Humanitarian Award
Sonam Wangchuk conferred with Prestigious Santokbaa Humanitarian Award
———– receives Germany‘s highest honor
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel received Germany‘s highest Order of Merit. ———— award was
handed to her by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Angela Merkel receives Germany‘s highest honor
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel received Germany‘s highest Order of Merit. The Grand Cross award was
handed to her by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Kumar Mangalam Birla received AIMA‘s ‗Business Leader of the Decade‘ award
-———– takes oath as Bangladesh‘s new President
Mohammad Shahabuddin takes oath as Bangladesh‘s new President
——— plans to nationalize its vast lithium industry
Chile plans to nationalize its vast lithium industry
World military spending up to an all-time high
———– is the largest recipient of ADB loans in Asia
Pakistan is the largest recipient of ADB loans in Asia
———– is the largest recipient of ADB loans in Asia
Pakistan is the largest recipient of ADB loans in Asia
——–the Penguin becomes the first in the world to get an MRI Scan
Chaka the Penguin becomes the first in the world to get an MRI Scan
UK Deputy Prime Minister ———– quits after bullying investigation
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab quits after bullying investigation
Finland maintained its position as the country with the happiest population for the ———- in a
row
Finland maintained its position as the country with the happiest population for the sixth year in a
row
Philippines—— kick off largest-ever joint military drills
Philippines, US kick off largest-ever joint military drills
Iran, Saudi Arabia sign statement on re-establishing ties
Vietnam parliament elects ————– as new President
Vietnam parliament elects Vo Van Thuong as new President
United States hosts war planning exercises in Germany for Ukraine
———— is the
current President of the United Arab Emirates. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the Vice President and
Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai.
Khalifa Al Nahyan is the
current President of the United Arab Emirates. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the Vice President and
Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai.
———— to step down as World Bank President
David Malpass to step down as World Bank President
Mumbai ranked ‗world‘s 2nd most polluted city‘ in the global Air Quality Index
Indian-American —————— to be new CEO of YouTube after Wojcicki resigns
Indian-American Neal Mohan to be new CEO of YouTube after Wojcicki resigns
————————- hosts on 6 February the first regional launch of the United Nations‘ Early
Warnings for All initiative (EW4ALL),
Bridgetown, Barbados, hosts on 6 February the first regional launch of the United Nations‘ Early
Warnings for All initiative (EW4ALL),
RIL, Ashok Leyland unveil India‘s first hydrogen-powered truck
India globally tops in Super Cities, Business, Life: Tholons Index
Svaya Robotics launches ‗India‘s first collaborative robot‘
World‘s first indoor solar stove in Bengaluru: Indian Oil
U.S. designates Russia‘s Wagner military group an international ‗criminal organization‘
U.S. designates Russia‘s Wagner military group an international ‗criminal organization‘
———– has become Prime Minister of New Zealand
Chris Hipkins has become Prime Minister of New Zealand
World‘s largest hydrogen aircraft takes to the sky for first flight
———–an electric aircraft propulsion specialist
World‘s largest hydrogen aircraft takes to the sky for first flight
ZeroAvia, an electric aircraft propulsion specialist
The world‘s first Forest City in China is built to absorb nearly 10,000 tons of CO2 every year
New Zealand passed world‟s first law to ban smoking for next generatio
European Union agrees to give Bosnia candidate status
US: Wildlife officials declare „Nevada wildflower‟ as endangered species
lon Musk replaced as the world‟s richest person
The Twitter owner has been dethroned as the No.1 on the rich list by Louis Vuitton boss Bernard Arnault.
Adani unveils India‟s first silicon ingot
Shaji K V takes over charge as NABARD Chairman
India likely to be first to hold satellite spectrum auction
Gujarat, A.P. and Himachal to have bulk drug parks
Three bulk drug parks are being set up in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh in order to help
supply raw material for pharmaceutical industries
Sunil Ramesh, Ajay Kumar Reddy lead India to its hat-trick T20 Cricket World Cup for the
Blind title
Morocco picked by FIFA to host Club World Cup in February
Arctic Challenge 2023: U.S. joins coalition for largest Nordic exercise
UAE to Host World‘s Largest Conservation Conference in 2025
Japan, Australia, US to fund undersea cable connection in Micronesia to counter China‘s
influence
UAE Withdraws from United States Led Maritime Coalition
Ukraine‘s Kakhovka dam collapse
Ukraine‘s military and Nato have accused Russia of blowing up the dam
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who dominated politics in Scotland for years, was arrested
by police investigating the finances of the governing, pro-independence Scottish National Party. U.K. police
do not name suspects until they are charged.
The outlets identified the arrested woman as Ms. Sturgeon. The party did not immediately comment. Scottish
police have been investigating how £600,000 ($745,000) designated for a Scottish independence campaign
US to host first-ever Hindu American summit on June 14
Cabinet approves Rs 89,000 crore revival plan for state-owned BSNL
International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPS-2023)
The first edition of SMOPS is planned to be organized in Bengaluru, India. The objective of this unique
conference is to associate and connect with the various space agencies, start-ups, industry and academia
within and outside India.
World‘s most powerful wind tunnel opens in Beijing
In a rare diplomatic gesture, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG) James Marape visited the two
Indian Naval ships that made a port call at Port Moresby and called for more such naval visits and
increased defence cooperation.
nald Trump criminally charged for bid to overturn 2020 election defeat
Former US President Donald Trump has been criminally charged for a bid to overturn 2020 election
defeat.
