Current Affairs

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Forex reserves are assets held on reserve by a central bank (RBI) in foreign currencies like the dollar, which can include bonds, treasury bills, and other government securities. Need To Know They are an important component of the Balance of … Continue reading →

  Source: The Indian Express

Nilgiri Tahr is also known as the Nilgiri Ibex, and it is the state animal of Tamil Nadu. Habitat It is found in the open montane grassland habitat of the rainforest ecoregion. It is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and … Continue reading →

The Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan is a national mission launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to strengthen responsive governance and empower grassroots tribal leadership across India.  Formally launched in September 2025, it is designed as the world’s largest tribal grassroots … Continue reading →

Name: Named after the cloud-shaped pattern on its skin. Fact: It is the State animal of Meghalaya. Habitat: The clouded leopard is a wild cat found in the foothills of the Himalayas. Distribution in Asia: Southeast Asia, China, India Distribution … Continue reading →

Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (dry deciduous forests)  is the only abode of the Asiatic lion. Protection Status IUCN Red List: Endangered CITES: Appendix I Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972: Schedule I Associated Tribe: Gir is often linked with “Maldharis” … Continue reading →

Eutrophication is the enrichment of a water body with excess nutrients, mainly nitrogen and phosphorus, which causes algal blooms and then reduces dissolved oxygen as the algae decompose. Main Causes: Fertilizer runoff, sewage, detergents, and other nutrient-rich wastes. Effects: High … Continue reading →

Location: It lies in the Vindhyan Ranges, Madhya Pradesh. Formation: Panna National Park was established in 1981. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1994. Geography of the Region Only Tiger Reserve in the entire Bundelkhand region. It is characterized … Continue reading →

WHO is the United Nations’ specialized agency for Health was founded in 1948. Objectives WHO acts as the directing and coordinating authority on international health work.  It helps countries with disease control, technical assistance, emergency response, health standards, and health … Continue reading →