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Maternal Mortality in India

Why in news? India’s latest maternal mortality ratio (MMR) for 2019–21 was reported at 93 deaths per 100,000 live births. While progress...

Russia Officially Recognises the Taliban (Mapping)

Why in news? Russia formally recognised the Taliban‑led Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so since the Tali...

Gaden Phodrang Trust

Why in news? On his 90th birthday, the 14thĀ DalaiĀ Lama reiterated that the GadenĀ PhodrangĀ Trust will be the sole authority to recognise ...

Mapping Focus – Trinidad and Tobago

Why in news? Trinidad and Tobago was in news recently. Location and general information Trinidad and Tobago is the southernmost island count...

Mapping Focus – Ghana

Why in news? Ghana was in news recently. Geographical overview Ghana lies on the Gulf of Guinea along the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by ...

Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)

Why in news? In early July 2025, Nepal experienced several glacial lake outburst floods that destroyed a Chinese‑built bridge and damaged ...