History: March 22 (#3)

History: March 22 (#3)
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March 22, 2020 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces the country's largest ever self-imposed curfew, in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19.

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On March 22, in the year 2020: Indian Prime Mi nister Narendra Modi announces the country's largest ever self-imposed curfew, in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic in India is a part of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Why March 22, 2020 matters: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces the country's largest ever self-imposed curfew, in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: March 22, 2020 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces the country's largest ever self-imposed curfew, in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_India (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)