Source: News on Air Subject: Mapping Context: During President of India state visit to Botswana, the country announced the donation of eight cheetahs to India under Project Cheetah. About Botswana: What it is? Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, renowned for its democratic stability, wildlife diversity, and conservation-led development model. It gained independence …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22 April 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: ToI Context: Jwaneng Diamond Mine in Botswana, known as the “Prince of Mines,” recorded a historic production of 13.3 million carats in 2023, reinforcing Botswana’s status as a leading diamond producer globally. Recent Developments in Botswana’s Mining Sector: Jwaneng Diamond Mine Expansion: The Cut-9 Project aims to extend the mine’s operational life to 2035, …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 August 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: BBC Context: A massive 2,492-carat diamond, the second-largest ever found, has been unearthed at the Karowe mine in Botswana. This find is second only to the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond discovered in South Africa in 1905.
Mapping Source: IE Context: Botswana’s President recently made headlines by threatening to export 20,000 elephants to Germany in response to Germany’s proposal for stricter limits on the import of hunting trophies. Botswana boasts the world’s largest elephant population due to its stable government, sparse human population, and strict conservation policies. Conflict-driven poaching in neighbouring …
