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First Dugong Conservation Reserve in India is IUCN recognized

October 09, 2025


1. Recognition and Location

  • India boasts of the first Dugong Conservation Reserve which is duly recognized by the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
  • Location: The reserve is located at Palk Bay, Tamil Nadu.
  • Background The Tamil Nadu government created it in September 2022 under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and occupies a population of 448.34 sq. km.

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NITI Aayog publishes Trade Watch Q4 FY24-25 Quarterly Report

October 08, 2025

1. Report Overview

  • Report: The fourth book of "Trade Watch Quarterly."
  • Period under consideration: Fourth quarter (January-March) 2024-25 financial year.
  • Published: Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog, in New Delhi.
  • Purpose: The report will give a detailed report on the performance of India in terms of trade, with emphasis being given to the trend of merchandise and services, global demand changes, and export diversification policies.

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Philippines opens the first Coral larvae cryobank in Southeast Asia

October 08, 2025

1. Initiative Overview

  • Philippines has recently opened the first Coral Larvae Cryobank in southeast Asia.
  • It is a multinational joint venture between the Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
  • Primary Goal: To freeze and store coral larvae using advanced cryopreservation techniques creating a genetic bank to be used as a future restoration and conservation of the reefs.

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India Leads in Sector of Livestock at FAO Global Conference

October 08, 2025

1. Event Overview

  • Representative: The Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh.
  • Event: Attended the 2nd Global Congress on Sustainable Livestock Transformation.
  • Address: FAO Headquarters, Rome.
  • India: The First Vice-Chair of the FAO Sub- Committee on Livestock.

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JPMorgan hires Co-CEOs to lead operations in EMEA

October 08, 2025

1. Leadership Announcement

  • Bank: JPMorgan Chase.
  • Appointees: Matthieu Wiltz and Conor Hillery.
  • New Controversies: Made Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO) of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

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