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Senkaku Islands

News- Japan has expressed strong concerns over the extended presence of Chinese Coast Guard vessels near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. About Senkaku Islands Location: The Senkaku Islands are an uninhabited group of 8 islands situated in the East China Sea. Current Control: The islands are currently administered and controlled by… Continue reading Senkaku Islands

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

News- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has become India’s first zoo to preserve DNA samples of wildlife. About Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Location– It is situated in Darjeeling, in the Indian state of West Bengal. Features:  It is the largest high altitude zoo in India. It specializes in breeding animals adapted to alpine conditions.… Continue reading Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park

Equalisation Levy

News- The government has proposed the abolition of the 6% Equalisation Levy on online advertising in the Finance Bill 2025. This move will benefit advertisers on digital platforms like Google, X and Meta. About Equalisation Levy The Equalisation Levy was introduced in India through the Finance Act, 2016, to tax digital transactions—specifically, income earned by… Continue reading Equalisation Levy

BHIM 3.0

News- NPCI BHIM Services Ltd. (NBSL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), introduced BHIM 3.0. About BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) It is Unified Payments Interface(UPI) based payment interface application that allows real time fund transfer. It was launched in 2016. Developer: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Purpose: To promote… Continue reading BHIM 3.0

Vikramshila University

News– The government is planning the revival of another ancient center of learning in Bihar—Vikramshila University. About Vikramshila University Location:- It was located in Bhagalpur, Bihar, along the banks of the Ganges River. Founder: It was established by King Dharmapala of the Pala Dynasty in the late 8th to early 9th century AD. It was… Continue reading Vikramshila University

BAANKNET Portal

News- The government launched the upgraded BAANKNET portal to improve transparency, efficiency, and value realization in PSU banks’ e-auctions of non-performing assets. About BAANKNET portal It is an advanced e-auction portal designed for Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and financial institutions to auction properties for recovering Non-Performing Asset (NPA) loans. Nodal Ministry: Launched under the Ministry… Continue reading BAANKNET Portal

Farakka Barrage

News- Farakka Barrage began operations in 1975, marking its 50th anniversary in 2025. About Farakka Barrage Location: Built on the Ganga River in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, about 18 km from the Bangladesh border. Commissioning: The project construction commenced in 1961 and it became operational on April 21, 1975. Purpose: It diverts 40,000 cusecs of… Continue reading Farakka Barrage

Exercise AIKEYME

News– India is set to enhance its military and maritime cooperation with African nations through two key initiatives—Exercise AIKEYME (Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement) and IOS Sagar (Indian Ocean Ship Sagar). About Exercise AIKEYME Aikeyme marks India’s first-ever multilateral naval exercise with 10 African nations.It  focuses on strengthening maritime collaboration, bolstering maritime security, and tackling regional… Continue reading Exercise AIKEYME

Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA)

News– The 20th meeting of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA-20) is presently taking place in Rome. About Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture It is the only permanent intergovernmental body that addresses the components of biological diversity for food and agriculture. It operates under the Food and Agriculture… Continue reading Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA)

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