CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI
News – The radical and enduring legacy of Shivaji
- Birth – 19th February 1630 at Shivneri Fort, Maharashtra
- Father – Shahaji Bhosale
- Mother – Jijabai
- Shivaji was the – founder of the Maratha Empire in 17th C
- He is – “Father of the Indian Navy”
- Military Achievements: Known for his guerrilla warfare
- Administrative Reforms: He introduced the Ashtapradhan Mandal (8 council of ministers) system
- Memorable moment – Shivaji famously escaped from house arrest in Agra, under Aurangzeb
NCRB
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- NCRB – “National Crime Records Bureau”
- Establishment: 1986
- Under – Ministry of Home Affairs
- On recommendations of – Tandon Committee
- Functions –
- It acts as a repository of crime and criminal data
- Aids in investigations
- Publishes crime reports
- Digital Initiatives:
- National Digital Police Portal
- CyTrain – for cybercrime training.
CENSURE BOARD
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- Also Known as – Central Board of Film Certification
- Nature – statutory body
- Under – Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- Legal Status – Cinematograph Act, 1952
- Functions-
- CBFC certifies films for public exhibition
- Upholds morality, decency, and public order in films
- Addresses issues like film piracy and censorship
- Recent Developments- Introduced stricter anti-piracy measures
CHILE
News – India, Chile have started talks for trade pact: Modi
- Chile is a South American country
- Bordered by – Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and the Pacific Ocean.
- Capital – Santiago
- Official Language – Spanish
- Political System – Presidential System
- It is known for – the Atacama Desert
- Chile is the second-largest producer of lithium
- Easter Island: This remote island of Chile, famous for its giant stone statues (Moai)
CREDIT RATING AGENCIES
News – Credit rating agencies cautious on U.S. tariff impact on corporates
- Purpose: CRAs evaluate the ability of borrowers to repay their debts
- They assign ratings that indicate the level of risk involved.
- Regulated By – SEBI
- Global Agencies: The “Big Three” are
- Standard & Poor’s (S&P)
- Moody’s
- Fitch Ratings
- Indian Agencies:
- CRISIL, ICRA, CARE Ratings, and India Ratings & Research.
BORDER LENGTH B/W INDIA AND ITS NEIGHBOURS
MCQs
1. Who is the “Father of Indian Navy”?
A. Akbar
B. Samudragupta
C. Chhatrapati Shivaji
D. Ashoka
2. “NCRB” is under which ministry?
A. Min. of Home Affairs
B. Min. of Telecom
C. Min. of Electronics
D. Min. of Railways
3. Censure Board is a?
A. Constitutional Body
B. Private Body
C. Statutory Body
D. Voluntary Body
4. Capital of Chile is?
A. Lima
B. Rome
C. Bogota
D. Santiago
5. Which country shares longest border with India?
A. Afghanistan
B. Bangladesh
C. China
D. Nepal