Kashmir Chinars
Kashmir Chinars got digital protection through geo-tagging with QR-code.
- Deciduous tree
- Originated in – Greece
- Distribution in India- Found throughout Kashmir, grows in Eastern Himalayas.
- Known for its longevity and its leaves changes colors, i.e., deep green (summer), blood-red, amber and yellow (autumn).
Enemy Property
Recently, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the petitioner to approach the appellate authority in a case related to “enemy property”.
- Regulated under – Enemy Property Act, 1968.
- The Act defined an ‘enemy’ as a country (and its citizens) that committed external aggression against India (i.e., Pakistan and China).
- Enemy Property means any property for the time being belonging to or held or managed on behalf of an enemy, an enemy subject or an enemy firm.
- 2017 amendment – Expanded the definition of enemy to include:
- Legal heir or successor of enemy whether or not citizen of India or the citizen of a country which is not an enemy.
- Enemy who has changed his nationality.
Lake Naivasha
Invasive water hyacinth threatens fishers’ livelihoods on Lake Naivasha
- Location – Kenya
- A shallow freshwater lake in the southern Rift Valley
- Fed by – Malewa and Gilgil Rivers
- Listed as a wetland under the Ramsar Site.
I4C (Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre)
Union Finance Minister asked banks to complete Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) integration to check financial frauds.
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Mandate:
- Serve as a central hub to combat cybercrime, particularly against women and children, by simplifying complaint filing and trend analysis.
- Provide early warnings and proactive measures for law enforcement
- Support capacity building for police, prosecutors, and judicial officers in cyber-related fields
Global Investment Trends Monitor Report
Global Investment Trends Monitor report was released recently.
- Released by – United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD)
- Highlights –
- Global Foreign Direct Investments rose 11% to $1.4 trillion in 2024
- FDI to developing countries declined 2%, marking a 2nd consecutive annual fall for the Global South.
- India saw a 13% rise in FDI and growth in greenfield project announcements