Explanation

In January 2026, France's National Assembly made global headlines by approving a landmark bill to ban social media for children under 15.

The move is part of a broader "health emergency" strategy to protect youth from digital addiction and cyberbullying.

The ban to take effect by September 1, 2026.

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Explanation

China launched world’s largest compressed-air energy storage (CAES) plant in January 2026.

Location: Jiangsu province of China.

Storage capacity: 2,400 MWh

Power generation capacity: 600 MW

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Explanation

China launched world’s largest compressed-air energy storage (CAES) plant in January 2026.

Location: Jiangsu province of China.

Storage capacity: 2,400 MWh

Power generation capacity: 600 MW

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Explanation

Denmark became the first country in the world to officially discontinue its universal postal service obligation and national letter delivery through its state-owned provider, PostNord, effectively ending a 401-year-old tradition.

Additional Information:

Denmark started its traditional postal service in 1624 and discontinued in 2025.

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Explanation

Denmark became the first country in the world to officially discontinue its universal postal service obligation and national letter delivery through its state-owned provider, PostNord, effectively ending a 401-year-old tradition.

Additional Information:

Denmark started its traditional postal service in 1624 and discontinued in 2025.

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Explanation

From 1 January 2026, Euro will be legal currency of Bulgaria.

Bulgaria became the 21st country to use Euro currency.

Earlier, the currency of Bulgaria was “Lev”.

Additional Information:

Bulgaria initially joined the EU in 2007.

It adopted Euro Currency after 19 years of joining.

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Explanation

From 1 January 2026, Euro will be legal currency of Bulgaria.

Bulgaria became the 21st country to use Euro currency.

Earlier, the currency of Bulgaria was “Lev”.

Additional Information:

Bulgaria initially joined the EU in 2007.

It adopted Euro Currency after 19 years of joining.

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Explanation

From 1 January 2026, Euro will be legal currency of Bulgaria.

Bulgaria became the 21st country to use Euro currency.

Earlier, the currency of Bulgaria was “Lev”.

Additional Information:

Bulgaria initially joined the EU in 2007.

It adopted Euro Currency after 19 years of joining.

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Explanation

China has strengthened its naval power by commissioning a new advanced warship named "Loudi".

This is type of Guided-missile Destroyer.

With the aim to boos China's blue-water navy and regional maritime influence 

Inducted in 2026.

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Explanation

China has strengthened its naval power by commissioning a new advanced warship named "Loudi".

This is type of Guided-missile Destroyer.

With the aim to boos China's blue-water navy and regional maritime influence 

Inducted in 2026.

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