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
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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)
Revamped India Code Portal
News: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice recently launched the revamped India Code Portal. About Revamped India Code Portal Revamped India Code Portal is a revamped portal to make access to laws simpler, faster and more citizen-centric. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice Aim: It is aimed at making access to… Continue reading Revamped India Code Portal
Mithun (Bos frontalis)
News: Researchers have identified a distinct mithun population in the Siang region of Arunachal Pradesh, proposed as the Siangmi breed. About Mithun (Bos frontalis) Mithun is a semi-domesticated bovine species native to the Eastern Himalayan region. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Bos frontalis. They are also known as gayal and ‘cattle of the mountain’.… Continue reading Mithun (Bos frontalis)
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
Ramganga River
News: The district administration has intensified relief and rescue efforts as rising Ganga and Ramganga waters flood villages in Uttar Pradesh. About Ramganga River The Ramganga River is an important river of northern India. Origin: It originates from Doodhatoli ranges in the district of Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. Main source: Its main source is the glaciers… Continue reading Ramganga River
About Hanle Wetland and Tso Kar
News: Bombay Natural History Society sterilizes over 2,950 Dogs to Protect Black-Necked Cranes and Wildlife in areas of Hanle Wetland and Tso Kar, Ladakh. About Hanle Wetland It is a thriving high-altitude wetland oasis in the cold desert of Ladakh. Location: It is located in Hanle village in Ladakh, near the border with China. Hanle… Continue reading About Hanle Wetland and Tso Kar
