GS-I/Geography
Source: Indian Express
Why in News?
The government on Saturday urged Indian citizens in Kyrgyzstan to stay indoors amid reports of attacks on foreign students and protests by local residents in Bishkek on Friday night over concerns about "growing numbers of migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Egypt and other countries".
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Recently, Spain has denied entry to an Israel-bound vessel carrying weaponry at the southeastern port of Cartagena.
GS-II/International Relations
Source: The Hindu
Why in News?
The ongoing socio-political and economic crises highlight the need for societal reorganization.
GS-II/International Relations
Why in News?
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, along with the country's foreign minister and several other officials, were discovered dead following a helicopter crash in Iran's northwest.
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GS-III/Environment and Ecology
Source: Global Times
Why in News?
The World Bank presented a report titled "Water for Shared Prosperity" during the 10th World Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia.
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About the World Water Forum
GS-III/Environment and Ecology
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Source: Hindustan Times
Serum Institute of India (SII) has sent out its first batch of malaria vaccines, R21/Matrix-M, to Africa.
GS-III/Environment and Ecology
Why in News?
Recently, the Supreme Court has instructed the Rajasthan government to close down 68 mines situated within a 1-kilometre radius of the critical tiger habitat (CTH) of the Sariska reserve.
GS-III/Economy
Source: Indian Express
Why in News?
India targets a $10 trillion economy by 2035, aiming to boost the manufacturing sector's GDP share from 15% to 25%.
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