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June 20 , 2026 16 hrs 0 min 13 0
  • The United Arab Emirates has fixed 15 years as the minimum age for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such a rule.
    • Children below 15 years cannot create, use or operate personal social media accounts and cannot post, comment, share content or join public groups.
  • The traditional Tripura Sarinda, a stringed musical instrument of Tripura's indigenous communities known for its unique craftsmanship and cultural significance, has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
  • With this recognition, Tripura now has four GI-tagged products—Tripura Queen Pineapple, Risa, Pachra (Rignai) and Tripura Sarinda.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Order of the White Double Cross, First Class, the highest State honour of Slovakia.
  • World Crocodile Day is observed every year on 17 June to create awareness about the conservation of crocodiles and other crocodilian species.
    • The theme for the year 2026 is “Legacy in Every Scale.”

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