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What are the four categories in which news events are organized on Infoplease.com?
What are the four categories in which news events are organized on Infoplease.com?
- Global News, Local News, Environmental News, and Health News
- Breaking News, Feature Stories, Opinion Pieces, and Investigative Reports
- Political News, Entertainment News, Economic News, and Sports News
- World News, U.S. News, Disaster News, and Science & Technology News (correct)
Where did Durga Das*, a 59-year-old farmer from the Indian state of Maharashtra, commit suicide?
Where did Durga Das*, a 59-year-old farmer from the Indian state of Maharashtra, commit suicide?
- Indian state of Uttar Pradesh
- Indian state of Maharashtra (correct)
- Indian state of Punjab
- Indian state of Gujarat
What is the estimate by WHO regarding the prevalence of violence against women and girls in South Asia?
What is the estimate by WHO regarding the prevalence of violence against women and girls in South Asia?
- One in every three women and girls in the region experiencing violence daily
- One in every four women and girls in the region experiencing violence daily
- One in every five women and girls in the region experiencing violence daily
- One in every two women and girls in the region experiencing violence daily (correct)
Where can people find captivating images and news briefs about critical government decisions, medical discoveries, technology breakthroughs, and more?
Where can people find captivating images and news briefs about critical government decisions, medical discoveries, technology breakthroughs, and more?
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What type of news does GlobalIssues.org primarily focus on?
What type of news does GlobalIssues.org primarily focus on?
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News Categories on Infoplease.com
- Four main categories for news events: World, U.S., Business, and Sports.
Location of Durga Das's Suicide
- Durga Das, a 59-year-old farmer, committed suicide in the village of Sakhara, Maharashtra, India.
WHO Estimates on Violence in South Asia
- WHO estimates that roughly 1 in 3 women experience violence in their lifetime in South Asia.
Sources for Captivating Images and News Briefs
- Captivating images and news briefs about government decisions, medical discoveries, and technology breakthroughs can be found on Infoplease.com.
Focus of GlobalIssues.org
- GlobalIssues.org primarily focuses on issues related to global development, social justice, and environmental concerns.
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