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Anuar Kumar, known as A.K.D, is set to become the new President of Sri Lanka in 2024 with Marxist ideologies, following a significant economic crisis in 2022. India launched the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in 2023, bringing together 97 range countries to conserve the seven big cat species, with initial support of Rs 150 crore for 5 years.

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  • A.K.D, with Marxist ideologies, is poised to become Sri Lanka's President in 2024, marking a significant shift from the traditional political landscape dominated by other parties.
  • The International Big Cat Alliance, spearheaded by the Indian Prime Minister, aims to unite 97 countries for the conservation of big cat species, with India providing substantial financial support and hosting the organization's headquarters.

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  • Who is set to become the new President of Sri Lanka in 2024?

    A.K.D

  • What is the aim of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)?

    Conserve big cat species

  • What is the state animal of Tamil Nadu?

    Nilgiri Tahr

  • What is the focus of the Pradhan Mantri Tribal Unnat Gram Abhiyan?

    Improve tribal communities' living standards

  • Where is the headquarters of the National Jute Board located?

    Kolkata

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Summary

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"India's A.K.D to Lead Sri Lanka"

  • Anuar Kumar, known as A.K.D, is set to become the new President of Sri Lanka in 2024, following a significant economic crisis in the country in 2022.
  • The political landscape in Sri Lanka has historically been dominated by government parties and various groups, but A.K.D's party, with Marxist ideologies, has risen to power for the first time.
  • The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was launched in 2023 by the Indian Prime Minister, aiming to bring together 97 range countries to conserve the seven big cat species.
  • India, along with Nika Gua Swati Somalia, are among the initial four countries to join the IBCA, with the headquarters located in India.
  • The IBCA aims to have a General Assembly, an elected member nation council, and a secretariat to facilitate conservation efforts for big cats.
  • India has provided an initial support of Rs 150 crore for 5 years to the IBCA, focusing on the conservation of the seven big cat species.
  • The Nilgiri Tahr, the state animal of Tamil Nadu, is an endangered species found in the southern western part of India, particularly in the Nilgiri Mountains.
  • The Nilgiri Tahr's population has been decreasing due to hunting and habitat loss, with conservation efforts like Project Nilgiri City initiated by the Tamil Nadu Government.
  • Neela Kurinji, a flower that blooms every 12 years in the Nilgiri region, is vulnerable and faces threats from construction activities, impacting the Nilgiri Tahr's habitat.
  • Boards like the Coffee Board, Rubber Board, Tea Board, and Tobacco Board, established through Acts, aim to promote and develop the respective industries in India, with headquarters located in Bengaluru, Kerala, Kolkata, and under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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Jute cultivation and tribal development in India.

  • Arif crop requires high water levels, between 150 to 250 cm, and a temperature range of 25 to 35 degrees Celsius.
  • Jute, a natural fiber, is used for making bags, ropes, and carpets, requiring alluvial soil for cultivation.
  • India is the largest producer of jute globally, with West Bengal and Assam being major jute-producing states.
  • The National Jute Board, headquartered in Kolkata, operates under the Ministry of Textiles.
  • The Pradhan Mantri Tribal Unnat Gram Abhiyan aims to improve tribal communities' living standards through various facilities and schemes.
  • The scheme focuses on infrastructure development, economic empowerment, education, and healthcare for tribal groups across 550 districts in India.
  • Initiatives under the scheme include promoting tribal homestays, upgrading infrastructure in tribal schools, establishing medical centers for diseases like sickle cell anemia, and setting up marketing centers for tribal products.
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