India was the fifth most climate-affected country in 2018

India was the fifth most climate-affected country in 2018, according to the Global Climate Risk Index 2020 released on December 4, 2019.

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Global Climate Risk Index published by-International Environmental think tank German watch

Ratapani Tiger Reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh

Ratapani Tiger Reserve is located in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh Governor-Lalji Tandon

Madhya Pradesh CM-Kamal Nath

The IEA works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its member countries and beyond

The IEA works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its member countries and beyond.

Its main areas of focus are energy security, economic development, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) headquarters in Paris, was set up as an autonomous agency in 1974 by member countries of the OECD

Google CEO Indian-American Sundar Pichai will soon take over as the CEO of Alphabet, Google’s parent company

Google CEO Indian-American Sundar Pichai will soon take over as the CEO of Alphabet, Google’s parent company. The move is expected to make him one of the most powerful corporate leaders of the world. The announcement came after Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin informed about their decision to step down from the leadership position at Alphabet.

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A parent company is a company that owns enough voting stock in another firm to control management and operation by influencing or electing its board of directors.

The Indian Navy Day is celebrated annually on December 4

The Indian Navy Day is celebrated annually on December 4. This day is celebrated by the Indian Navy to commemorate the victory of the Indian Navy in the Indo-Pak war of 1971. Indian Navy destroyed Karachi port on this day in 1971.

The Mumbai Central Railway Station was recently declared as the country's first 'Eat Right Station'

The Mumbai Central Railway Station was recently declared as the country’s first ‘Eat Right Station’ by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). It has been declared ‘Eat Right Station’ because of the availability of healthy food, hygiene, drinking water, food waste management, etc. at this station.

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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India

Headquarters: New Delhi

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India:Harsh Vardhan

China recently inaugurated ‘Power of Siberia’ cross border gas pipeline along with Russia

China recently inaugurated ‘Power of Siberia’ cross border gas pipeline along with Russia. This pipeline will help China and Russia to replace coal with natural gas. The new pipeline is a symbol of energy integration in Eurasia as major partners of Russia and China.

India has signed a 206 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank

India has signed a 206 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank to develop water supply and sewerage infrastructure in 5 cities of Tamil Nadu.

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Asian Development Bank: Founded in 1966,

the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) headquarters are in Manila, Philippines.

The Asian Development Bank’s primary mission is to foster growth and cooperation among countries in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Cabinet passed the 2019 Citizenship Amendment Bill

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 will grant citizenship to non-Muslims from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who came to India before 31 December 2014.

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The Bill will grant citizenship to non-Muslims from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan who came to India before 31 December 2014.

The Bill will provide citizenship to six communities namely Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, and Parsis.

It will help the minority communities who face religious persecution.

Roopun was first elected to the National Assembly in 2000

Roopun was first elected to the National Assembly in 2000. He has served as the Minister of regional administration, social integration, and arts and culture.

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Mauritius:

President: Pritvirajsing Roopun

Prime Minister: Pravind Jugnauth

Capital: Port Louis

Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUR)