On March 22, 2020, India implemented the ‘Janata Curfew’ from 7 am to 9 pm to curb the spread of COVID-19. Proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it was a significant social distancing initiative. On the same day in 1993, Intel unveiled its next-generation Pentium chip.
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- India observed the ‘Janata Curfew’ on March 22, 2020, to curb the spread of COVID-19.
- Prime Minister Modi proposed the initiative as a social distancing measure, urging citizens to stay home.
- The curfew saw empty streets across India as people stayed indoors in support.
- Modi emphasized that the curfew was not a victory but the start of a long battle against the virus.
- He said the curfew was a demonstration of the country’s collective strength and resolve.
- The success of the curfew was intended to prepare citizens for more challenges ahead.
- On this day in 1993, Intel released the Pentium chip, marking a major leap in computer processing.
- The Pentium chip, known as P5, was twice as fast as its predecessor, the 486 chip.
- The Arab League was founded on March 22, 1945, aiming to promote political and economic cooperation among Arab states.
- The Arab League now consists of 22 member countries and is focused on resolving regional conflicts, including the Palestinian issue.




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