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One Liners 19-02-2025
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Geography
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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
- It is the 2nd largest country in African continent.
- Capital – Kinshasa.
- Situated – Astride the equator, West-Central Africa.
- Coastline – 25-mile (40-km) on the Atlantic Ocean.
- Border countries:
- North – Central African Republic and South Sudan.
- East – Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania.
- Southeast – Zambia Angola.
- M23 rebellion – It is an armed conflict in DRC’s North Kivu.
- Rwanda-backed M23 rebels has recently captured eastern DRC’s 2nd largest city, Bukavu.
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Medvedev–Sponheuer–Karnik scale
- It is a macro seismic intensity scale used to determine the intensity of the earthquake.
- Intensity of earthquake – A value that represents the degree of oscillation of the Earth's surface during an earthquake.
- It is greater when the earthquake closer to the surface of the earth.
- Intensity depends on:
- Degree of destruction of standard buildings.
- Witnesses sensations.
- Changes in topography of the earth's surface.
- Depth and magnitude of the earthquake source.
- It is known as the MSK or MSK-64.
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Polity & Governance
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Directorate of Plant Protection Quarantine & Storage (DPPQS)
India has the 2nd largest arable land of 156.06 million ha. and ranks 2nd worldwide in farm output.
- DPPQS – It act as an apex organization for advising on all the matters related to plant protection.
- Established in – 1946, on the recommendation of Woodhead Commission.
- Headed by – Plant Protection adviser.
- Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- Objectives – Effective implementation of integrated pest management, plant quarantine and locust control & research, etc.
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Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)
- Established in – 1952.
- A statutory body – Under the provisions of Cinematograph Act 1952.
- Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- Headquarters – Mumbai.
- Objective – To regulate the public exhibition of films after certified by the Central Board of Film Certification in India.
- Certification process – Is in accordance with Cinematograph (certification) Rules, 1983, and guidelines issued by the central government.
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World Food India (WFI)
- 1st edition of World Food India was held in 2017.
- Launched by – Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
- Objective – To introduce the world to rich Indian food culture as well as promote investments in the country's diverse food processing sector.
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Economy
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National Stock Exchange (NSE)
- According to 2024, Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 report, NSE has claimed the top spot as the most valuable unlisted company in India.
- NSE – It has surged by an impressive 201% in value, reaching an estimated worth of Rs 4,70,250 crore.
- Unlisted companies – Comprise 22% of the 2024 list, a 4% decline from last year.
An unlisted company is a business whose shares are not traded on a stock exchange.
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International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
- Established in – 2020, under the International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019.
- Headquarters – Gujarat.
- IFSCA – It is a unified authority for the development and regulation of financial products, financial services and financial institutions in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in India.
- Objectives:
- To develop a strong global connect
- Focus on the needs of the Indian economy
- To serve as an international financial platform for the entire region and the global economy as a whole.
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Agriculture
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BIOFACH 2025
- BIOFACH – It is the world’s leading trade fair for organic food.
- 17th edition, 2025 – It will be the meeting point for the entire organic, natural and millets industry.
- Held at – Messezentrum in Nuremberg, Germany.
- Letter of Intent (LoI) – Between Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and Nuremberg Messe to make India the Partner Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026.
- Co-located with – Natural Expo India and Millets India.
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Environment
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Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary
A female Indian grey wolf (Canis lupus) has given birth to 8 pups at the Bankapura wolf sanctuary.
- It is the 1st ever wolf sanctuary in Karnataka.
- Established in – 2021.
- Located in – Bankapur, Koppal district.
- Habitat for wolves – Its open fields and hills, naturally supports wolf populations, including those outside the sanctuary’s boundaries.
- Characteristics – Vast shrub forests and rocky terrains.
- Other fauna – It provides conservation of striped hyena, Indian fox, golden jackal and others.
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Miscellaneous
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Open-Air Art Wall Museum
India’s 1st “Open-Air Art Wall Museum” at Mausam Bhawan (India Meteorological Department).
- It is a unique open-air art museum depicting to celebrate the 150 years of milestone journey of India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- Collaboration with – Delhi Street Art.
- Showcase – 38 Murals Depicting IMD’s meteorological legacy and impact.
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