1) Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary (SWS): Recently, National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the state government to resolve the issues in the delay in the notification of eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) status for SWS.
- ESZ is a designated area around a protected area where certain activities are regulated to minimize human impact and protect the surrounding environment.
- About SWS
- Location- Shimoga District of Karnataka.
- Declared Wildlife Sanctuary in 1974.
- Main rivers- Thunga and Kumadwhathi
- Fauna- Sambar, Indian Gaur, Tiger, Elephant, Sloth bear, etc
- Mandagadde Natural Bird Sanctuary, is also a part of this Sanctuary.
2) Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC): IOTC is an intergovernmental organization responsible for the management of tuna and tuna-like species in the Indian Ocean.
- Its objective is to ensure the conservation and appropriate utilization of fish stocks and encourage the sustainable development of fisheries.
- It was established within the framework of FAO by the Agreement for the establishment of the IOTC in 1993 and entered into force in 1996
- Its key functions and responsibilities are drawn from the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
- Headquarters- Victoria, Seychelles
- India is also a Member.
3) Anganwadi Protocol for Divyang Children: Ministry of Women & Child Development launched the National Outreach Programme on the Anganwadi Protocol.
- Protocol embodies a Social Model for Divyangjan inclusive care under the POSHAN Abhiyan, with a step-by-step approach:
- Screening for early disability signs
- Inclusion in community events and empowering families
- Referral support via ASHA/ANM & Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) teams. \
- The protocol is in line with the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage 2022.
4) Tritonal: Israel has been accused of using Mk-84 bombs in the ongoing conflict in Gaza which are generally filled with Tritonal.
- Tritonal is a mix of one part Aluminium and three parts trinitrotoluene or TNT.
- It is a dangerous explosive, especially when exposed to heat.
- Transport of Tritonal by aircraft or railways is forbidden due to its explosive characteristics.
Places in News:
1) Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur):
- From December, Malaysia has allowed Visa free entry for Indians for stay up to 30 days.
- Political Boundaries:
- Thailand and Brunei (north), Singapore (south), Indonesia (southwest).
- Malaysia consists of two non-contiguous regions i.e
- Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia) located in Malay Peninsula bordering South China Sea in the east.
- Malaysia Timur (East Malaysia) located on the Island of Borneo.
- It border South China Sea in the northwest, the Sulu Sea in the northeast, and the Celebes Sea in the southeast.
- Geographical Features:
- Major Rivers: Pahang, Sarawak, Rajang, Kinabatangan.
- Highest Point: Mt Kinabalu (4100m)
