BLACK SEA
News – Russia, Ukraine have agreed to end military action in Black Sea
- Location- a large inland sea located at the southeastern Europe
- Bordered by –
- Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania.
- Connected to the Mediterranean Sea via –
- Bosporus Strait, Sea of Marmara, and Dardanelles Strait.
- Unique Characteristics-
- It is the largest meromictic basin in the world, (meaning its upper and lower water layers rarely mix).
- Major rivers flowing into it –
- Danube, Dnieper, and Don
IN-HOUSE INQUIRY
- About – In-house inquiry refers to an internal investigation conducted within an organization to examine specific allegations
- It is commonly used in –
- Judicial proceedings
- Workplace misconduct
- Governance issues
- Conducted By–
- A designated committee or authority within the organization.
- Process–
- Collection of evidence
- Examination of witnesses or documents
- Preparation of a detailed report
- Outcome – Disciplinary measures, Policy changes
BHIM 3.0
News – BHIM 3.0 launched with option to track shared expenses
- BHIM – “Bharat Interface for Money”
- Launched by – National Payments Corporation of India
- About – BHIM 3.0 is the latest version of BHIM series
- Key Features of BHIM 3.0-
- Split Expenses
- Family members can track shared expenses
- Overview of monthly spending patterns
- BHIM Vega – instant transactions without switching between platforms
- Supports 15 Indian languages
NATIONAL TESTING AGENCY
News – 10 months after NEET paper leak, NTA yet to fill five new positions
- Nature – an autonomous organization
- Estb in – 2017
- Under – Ministry of Education
- Purpose –
- To ensure equity and quality in education
- To standardize the admission process for various
- Functions-
- Conducts exams like – NEET, JEE Main, CUET, UGC-NET
- Develops a question bank using modern techniques
TURKEY
News – Erdoğan is jeopardising Türkiye’s future for his political career
- Location – Turkey is a transcontinental country, between Asia and Europe.
- Bordered by – Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, and Syria
- Important Straits-
- Bosporus Strait, Dardanelles Strait
- Capital – Ankara
- Largest city – Istanbul
- Political system – Presidential constitutional republic
- Currency – Turkish Lira
- Turkey is a member of NATO
- Historical Significance – Centre of Byzantine and Ottoman Empires
DISEASES AND VACCINES
News – A bad omen for public trust in vaccines
MCQs
1. “Black Sea” is located at?
A. Asia
B. Europe
C. America
D. Australia
2. BHIM 3.0 is related to?
A. Health and Well Being
B. Security and Defence
C. Finance and Money
D. Culture and Mythology
3. BHIM 3.0 is launched by?
A. Min. of Finance
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. State Bank of India
D. National Payments Corporation of India
4. National Testing Agency is under?
A. ISRO
B. Dept. of Food Safety
C. DRDO
D. Min. of Education
5. Capital of “Turkey” is?
A. Ankara
B. Dubai
C. Rome
D. Istanbul