Jamb news 2021
Here are some of the top news stories from 2021:
Politics
- Joe Biden becomes the 46th President of the United States, succeeding Donald Trump.
- The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, with over 300 million cases reported worldwide.
- The United States withdraws its troops from Afghanistan, ending a 20-year war.
- The European Union and the United Kingdom agree on a post-Brexit trade deal.
- The United States and Iran agree on a nuclear deal, lifting sanctions on Iran.
Business
- The global economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, with many countries experiencing growth.
- The S&P 500 index reaches an all-time high, driven by the growth of the technology sector.
- The cryptocurrency market experiences a surge in popularity, with Bitcoin and other digital currencies reaching new highs.
- The global supply chain is disrupted by a shortage of semiconductors, leading to shortages of electronics and other goods.
- The United States and China sign a trade deal, ending a trade war that began in 2018.
Technology
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerates the shift to remote work, with many companies adopting flexible work arrangements.
- The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) becomes more widespread, with applications in healthcare, finance, and other industries.
- The global chip shortage continues, affecting the production of electronics and other goods.
- The first commercial flights of the Boeing 737 MAX take place, after a two-year grounding due to safety concerns.
- The United States and China agree on a deal to prevent the theft of intellectual property and technology.
Health
- The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, with over 300 million cases reported worldwide.
- The development of vaccines against COVID-19 accelerates, with several vaccines approved for emergency use.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) declares the COVID-19 pandemic a global health emergency.
- The United States and other countries experience a surge in cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19.
- The WHO announces that the COVID-19 pandemic has ended, with the number of cases declining globally.
Environment
- The global climate crisis continues to worsen, with record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather events.
- The United States and China agree on a deal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
- The European Union sets a target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
- The United States experiences a series of devastating wildfires, with California and Oregon being particularly affected.
- The global community agrees on a new set of climate goals, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing climate resilience.
Sports
- The Tokyo Olympics take place, with athletes from around the world competing in various sports.
- The Super Bowl is played, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeating the Kansas City Chiefs.
- The NBA season is suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the league eventually resuming play in a "bubble" environment.
- The NFL season is also affected by the pandemic, with several games postponed or rescheduled.
- The United States wins the FIFA Women's World Cup, defeating the Netherlands in the final.
These are just a few of the top news stories from 2021. It was a year marked by significant global events, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the global climate crisis, and major developments in politics, business, and technology.