News: Fresh clashes erupted again between Thailand and Cambodia along their border, marking the most violent escalation in over a decade. Key facts about Cambodia Location: It is located in Mainland Southeast Asia. It lies entirely within the tropics. Borders: It is bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the north, and Vietnam to… Continue reading Key facts about Cambodia
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Henley Passport Index 2025
News: The Henley Passport Index 2025 (July edition) was released by Henley and Partners Consultancy. About Henley Passport Index The Henley Passport Index ranks the world’s passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The index is compiled using exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA),… Continue reading Henley Passport Index 2025
National Sports Governance Bill, 2025
News– The Central Government tabled the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha to reform and modernize the governance structure of sports administration in India. Key Features of the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 1. Establishment of Statutory Sports Bodies National Olympic Committee (NOC): Designated as the sole governing body for Olympic sports… Continue reading National Sports Governance Bill, 2025
Ashoka Pillars of Rampurva and Lauriya Nandangarh
News: The Ashoka pillars of Rampurva and Lauriya Nandangarh in Bihar are on UNESCO’s Tentative List under the ‘Serial Nomination for Ashokan Edict Sites along the Mauryan Routes’. About Ashoka Pillars of Rampurva and Lauriya Nandangarh Ashoka Pillar of Lauriya Nandangarh Location: Lauria Nandangarh is a small town in the West Champaran district in Bihar.… Continue reading Ashoka Pillars of Rampurva and Lauriya Nandangarh
Key Facts about Lesotho
News: Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita landed in Maseru city of Lesotho on a visit to the country. Key Facts about Lesotho Location: It is a landlocked country located in southern Africa. Largest enclave: It is entirely surrounded by South Africa, making it the largest of only three sovereign enclaves in the… Continue reading Key Facts about Lesotho
Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index)
News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) has improved to 67 in March 2025 from 64.2 in March 2024. About Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) It is a composite, annual measure to objectively assess and monitor the extent of financial inclusion across India. It captures the penetration and… Continue reading Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index)
Great Ruaha River
News: The Great Ruaha River is in the news due to its alarming desiccation caused by climate change and mismanagement. About Great Ruaha River It is located in south-central Tanzania. It is among the major rivers of Tanzania and serves as a significant tributary of the Rufiji River, which forms the largest river basin in… Continue reading Great Ruaha River
Paika Rebellion: 1817
News– Recently, Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik called the omission of the Paika Rebellion from NCERT’s Class VIII book a “huge dishonour.” NCERT said it will be included in the second volume, out by Sept-Oct. About Paika Rebellion It was a significant armed uprising against British colonial rule that erupted in 1817 in the eastern… Continue reading Paika Rebellion: 1817
International Seabed Authority (ISA)
News: The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is still far from finalising rules for extracting coveted metals on the high seas even after two weeks of negotiations. About International Seabed Authority (ISA) It is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the 1994 Agreement… Continue reading International Seabed Authority (ISA)
Mid-Term Resignation of Vice-President of India
News: The Vice-President has resigned under Article 67(a), creating a rare mid-term vacancy in the country’s second-highest constitutional office.” Article 67(a) Article 67(a) of the Constitution of India deals with the resignation of the Vice-President. It states: “A Vice-President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office.” This provision allows… Continue reading Mid-Term Resignation of Vice-President of India
