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Key Facts About Kenya

News: India and Kenya discussed parliamentary cooperation and bilateral ties, with Kenya supporting India’s permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council. Key Facts About Kenya Location: Kenya is in East Africa and is bisected by the Equator. Land Boundaries: It shares land boundaries with South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda. Maritime Boundary: Kenya lies… Continue reading Key Facts About Kenya

Kuril Islands

News: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup, one of the disputed southern Kuril Islands claimed by Japan. About Kuril Islands Location: The Kuril Islands are an island group in the Russian Far East, stretching from the southern tip of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula to northeastern Hokkaido in Japan. Boundary: They form the boundary between the Pacific… Continue reading Kuril Islands

Merchant Discount Rate (MDR)

News: The government is exploring ways to make UPI financially sustainable by restoring MDR for selected transactions or introducing tiered incentives. About Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is the fee charged to merchants for accepting digital payments. Purpose: It covers costs incurred by banks, payment processors, payment gateways, and other payment infrastructure participants.… Continue reading Merchant Discount Rate (MDR)

Southern African Customs Union (SACU)

News: India has signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with SACU. About Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is an African regional economic organisation and the world’s oldest customs union. Established: It was established in 1910 and re-established in 1969. Members: It comprises South… Continue reading Southern African Customs Union (SACU)

Babirusa/Pig-Deer

News: Chester Zoo in the United Kingdom recorded the birth of a babirusa as its wild populations face a rapid decline due to African swine fever. About Babirusa/Pig-Deer They are unusual wild pigs commonly known as “pig-deer”. Species: Since 2001, scientists have recognized three extant species: Buru babirusa, North Sulawesi babirusa and Togian babirusa. Habitat:… Continue reading Babirusa/Pig-Deer

De-reservation

News: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes will review Central government de-reservation proposals received over the last three years. About De-Reservation De-reservation: It is the process of filling a reserved vacancy as an unreserved vacancy, under specific conditions.. Regulated by: De-reservation in Central government recruitment is regulated through Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) rules… Continue reading De-reservation

Asian Elephant

News: World Elephant Day is observed annually on 12 August, highlighting the need for sustained efforts to conserve Asian elephants and their habitats. About Asian Elephant The Asian elephants are the largest land mammal on the Asian continent. Habitat: Asian elephants inhabit grasslands, scrublands, evergreen forests and deciduous forests. In India, their habitat ranges from… Continue reading Asian Elephant

Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS)

News: The Government has proposed a ₹10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme in the Union Budget 2026–27 to strengthen domestic container production. About Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS) Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS) is a targeted initiative to build a competitive domestic container manufacturing industry through financial and institutional support. Ministry involved: The scheme is associated… Continue reading Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS)

Moon Base Program of NASA

News: NASA has invited ISRO to join its Moon Base program during the 9th India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group meeting in Bengaluru. About Moon Base Program of NASA Moon Base Programme is part of NASA’s broader Artemis Programme, which seeks to build a permanent lunar outpost near the Moon’s South Pole. Aim: The program aims… Continue reading Moon Base Program of NASA

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