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Ramsar Convention

Current Affairs 14-Nov-2025

Recently, several new wetlands in India have been designated as “Ramsar Sites.” With these additions, India now has a total of 94 Ramsar Sites.

Children’s Day & P. Jawaharlal Nehru

Current Affairs 14-Nov-2025

In India, Children’s Day is celebrated annually on 14th November. This day is observed in honor of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India.

Human–Wildlife Conflict (HWC): Definition, Situation in India, Causes, Impacts, and More

Current Affairs 14-Nov-2025

Human–Wildlife Conflict (HWC) is emerging as a major challenge worldwide for biodiversity conservation, human safety, and economic stability. In a biodiversity-rich country like India, where millions of people live near forested areas, incidents of HWC are on the rise.

How Election Vote Counting is Done

Current Affairs 14-Nov-2025

On the day of counting, the strong room is unlocked in the presence of candidates or representatives from all contesting parties. The Returning Officer and the Election Commission's Special Observer are also present during this process and are the ones who open the lock. The entire process is videographed.