Current Account Deficit (CAD)
A current account deficit occurs when a country’s total payments to the rest of the world exceed its total receipts from the rest of the world on the current account. It is an important component of the Balance of Payments … Continue reading
Black-necked Crane
The Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) is a high-altitude migratory bird species. It is the only alpine crane species in the world Habitat Breeds in high-altitude wetlands, alpine meadows, and marshes across the Tibetan Plateau, Ladakh (Changthang region, Tso Moriri, Tso … Continue reading
Mahabodhi Temple Complex
Location: Bodh Gaya in Bihar Cultural Significance Place where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment. Visited by Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang in 629 AD. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. Contribution by Various Dynasties Ashokan Origins (3rd Century BCE): Emperor … Continue reading