Venezuela

Why in the news? U.S. labels Venezuela’s government. a ‘terrorist’ regime. Venezuela Location: It is a South American country. Capital: Caracas Bordering Countries: Guyana, Brazil, and Colombia. Bordering Waterbodies: Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Rivers: Orinoco River Grasslands: Llanos … Continue reading

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Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)

Why in the news?  The Finance Ministry unveiled a new logo for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to signify a single and unified brand identity.  Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Objectives Their mission is to fulfill the credit needs of the relatively … Continue reading

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Aravallis and Their Conservation

Why in the news? Protection measures need to be adopted for conserving Aravallis. Aravalli Range Location: It extends for about 650 km in a south-west to north-east direction across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi. Features: It is one of the … Continue reading

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ASPIRE Scheme

Why in the news? The government launched the ASPIRE Scheme. ASPIRE Scheme Full Form: A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industries and Entrepreneurship What is it?: ASPIRE is an initiative of the Ministry of MSME aimed at promoting innovation, … Continue reading

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