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Ukraine

Three die, hundreds evacuated in Ukraine flooding

KYIV (Reuters) - Torrential rains in Ukraine have killed three people, forced hundreds from their homes and cut off villages in western regions, authorities said on Wednesday.While many were trying to guard their property, about 800 people had been evacuated since the rains began on Monday, said Interior Minister Arsen…

bubmagJune 24, 2020

Earth‘s Climate

The Arctic is on fire: Siberian heat wave alarms scientists

MOSCOW (AP) — The Arctic is feverish and on fire — at least parts of it are. And that’s got scientists worried about what it means for the rest of the world.The thermometer hit a likely record of 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Russian Arctic town of…

bubmagJune 24, 2020

Air Pollution

Fisher Investments Explains What Real-Time Data Can (and Can’t) Tell You

In recent months, many investors and financial publications have been using “real-time” data to assess the economic fallout of—and recovery from—COVID-related lockdowns. In our view, these nontraditional data can provide timely and useful glimpses of how certain segments of the economy are faring. They aren’t a silver bullet, and they…

bubmagJune 24, 2020

Earth‘s Climate

Siberian heatwave alarms climate scientists

Scientists have expressed concerns about the implications for the rest of the world after a heatwave in Russia’s Siberia region. n Saturday, the thermometer hit a likely record of 38C – or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit – in the Siberian town of Verkhoyansk in Russia’s Sakha Republic. The World Meteorological Organisation…

bubmagJune 24, 2020

World War 2

Britain’s persistent racism cannot simply be explained by its imperial history | David Edgerton

The question of empire has become central to discussions of Britains national past. Some see residual imperialism as the prime element in a deficient, delusional, racist culture. Others think emphasi… Read More

bubmagJune 24, 2020

Doping in Cycling

Cycling -year doping ban, UCI says

REUTERS: Former Team Sky rider Kanstantsin Siutsou has been banned for four years after he failed an anti-doping test in 2018, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said in a statement https://www.uci.org/inside-uci/press-releases/decision-of-the-uci-anti-doping-tribunal-regarding-kanstantsin-siutsou.The 37-year-old, who was riding for the Bahrain-Merida team at the time, was provisionally suspended in September 2018 after a…

bubmagJune 24, 2020

Doping in Cycling

Cycling -year doping ban, UCI says

(Reuters) - Former Team Sky rider Kanstantsin Siutsou has been banned for four years after he failed an anti-doping test in 2018, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said in a statement here The 37-year-old, who was riding for the Bahrain-Merida team at the time, was provisionally suspended in September 2018…

bubmagJune 24, 2020

Boris Johnson

Beware of the second coronavirus wave, British medics warn politicians

LONDON (Reuters) - A second coronavirus wave is a real risk for Britain and local flare-ups are likely, major health bodies said on Wednesday, in one of the strongest warnings yet to Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he eases lockdown to help the economy. FILE PHOTO: A triage nurse waits…

bubmagJune 24, 2020

Korean War

F-51D Mustang: The Veteran Fighter-Bomber that Dominated the Korean War

Here's What You Need To Remember: The F-51D Mustang, which by 1950 was predominantly assigned to Air National Guard and Reserve squadrons based in the continental United States, turned out to be the ideal aircraft for relieving the pressure on the United Nations forces. Even More from the National Interest: Can…

bubmagJune 24, 2020

Aral Sea

UPSC Quiz – 2020 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz [Day 13]

For Previous Daily Quiz (ARCHIVES) – CLICK HERE The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from…

bubmagJune 24, 2020

Three die, hundreds evacuated in Ukraine flooding

The Arctic is on fire: Siberian heat wave alarms scientists

Fisher Investments Explains What Real-Time Data Can (and Can’t) Tell You

Siberian heatwave alarms climate scientists

Britain’s persistent racism cannot simply be explained by its imperial history | David Edgerton

Cycling -year doping ban, UCI says

Cycling -year doping ban, UCI says

Beware of the second coronavirus wave, British medics warn politicians

F-51D Mustang: The Veteran Fighter-Bomber that Dominated the Korean War

UPSC Quiz – 2020 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz [Day 13]

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