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Uruguay

Uruguay is a small South American country. It is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture. The capital city is Montevideo. The nation has a rich history influenced by Spanish colonisation. Uruguay is famous for its beef and wine. It has a stable economy and progressive social policies. The country is also renowned for its football tradition.

Magellanic penguins

The coastal regions of eastern Uruguay have recently witnessed a heartbreaking environmental tragedy, as approximately 2,000 Magellanic penguins fell victim to avian influenza in the last 10 days....

 July 22, 2023

Mercosur: Challenges and Opportunities for the Southern Common Market

Mercosur, or the Southern Common Market, is an economic and political bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Created in 1991, the bloc was formed with the goal...

 January 19, 2023

Major Biomes of the world

Definition A large terrestrial ecosystem characterized by specific plant communities and formations; usually named after the predominant vegetation in the region. A brief description of the major terrestrial...

 December 20, 2022

Population Problems of Developed Countries

A large number of European countries, the U.S.A., Canada, Russian Federation, Japan and Singapore in Asia, Australia and New Zealand are called developed countries because of their higher...

 November 3, 2022

Local Winds

These winds blow due to local differences in temperature and measure and affect only small areas. Foehn is a strong, gusty, dry and warm wind which develops on...

 October 27, 2022

Powering Past Coal Alliance

The Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) is a group of 137 countries, cities, regions and organizations aimed at accelerating the phasing out of fossil fuels from coal-fired power...

 November 19, 2021

Environmental DNA (eDNA) Analysis

It has been found that Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis can contribute towards effective pest control. Rsearchers have detected eDNA of Argentine ant in surface soil samples from two...

 May 27, 2021

Gucchi Mushroom

The CEO of NITI Ayog, Amitabh Kant, has said that GI tag has been sought for India's costliest mushroom. The costliest mushroom from Jammu & Kashmir region is...

 January 19, 2021

Ndrangheta Mafia

Recently, the Italian Government have recently confirmed that the Ndrangheta Mafia is responsible for controlling the massive amount of cocaine that enters the Europe from South America. It...

 January 18, 2021

China Accuses India of Violating WTO Non-Discrimination Principle

The recent developments indicate that China has censured India for purportedly contravening the World Trade Organization's (WTO) "principle of non-discrimination". This accusation follows India's revision of its Foreign...

 April 20, 2020

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