{"id":16212,"date":"2025-05-05T03:02:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T03:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=16212"},"modified":"2025-05-05T03:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T03:02:08","slug":"daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-30-03-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-30-03-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Current Affairs and News Analysis 30-03-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"brahma-s-operation\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-30-03-2025\/#Brahmas_Operation\" title=\"Brahma&#8217;s Operation\">Brahma&#8217;s Operation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-30-03-2025\/#GTO_Orbit\" title=\"GTO Orbit\">GTO Orbit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-30-03-2025\/#Frankincense\" title=\"Frankincense\">Frankincense<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-30-03-2025\/#Ulhas_River\" title=\"Ulhas River\">Ulhas River<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-30-03-2025\/#FCC_Future\" title=\"FCC Future\">FCC Future<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-30-03-2025\/#Kasampatty_Grove\" title=\"Kasampatty Grove\">Kasampatty Grove<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-30-03-2025\/#Neck_Corridor\" title=\"Neck Corridor\">Neck Corridor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-30-03-2025\/#Alien_Organ_Transplants\" title=\"Alien Organ Transplants\">Alien Organ Transplants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-30-03-2025\/#COGSA_Bill\" title=\"COGSA Bill\">COGSA Bill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/daily-current-affairs-and-news-analysis-30-03-2025\/#Amur_Tigers\" title=\"Amur Tigers\">Amur Tigers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brahmas_Operation\"><\/span>Brahma&#8217;s Operation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Operation Brahma is India&#8217;s humanitarian mission launched in response to the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Trigger:<\/strong> The earthquake caused widespread destruction and killed over 1,600 people in Myanmar and neighboring Thailand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Aid Efforts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deployment of rescue teams, medical aid, and relief supplies.<\/li>\n<li>Two Indian naval ships, INS Satpura and INS Savitri, dispatched with 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Yangon.<\/li>\n<li>The Air Force deployed multiple aircraft carrying relief materials.<\/li>\n<li>An 80-member National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team equipped with specialized rescue tools deployed.<\/li>\n<li>The Indian Army deployed a 118-member medical team to establish a 60-bed Medical Treatment Centre in Mandalay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Key Players:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).<\/li>\n<li>Indian Army (Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders).<\/li>\n<li>Indian Navy (INS Satpura, INS Savitri).<\/li>\n<li>Indian Air Force.<\/li>\n<li>Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Scale of Operation:<\/strong>  Operation involves large-scale deployment of resources, including ships, aircraft, medical teams, and rescue personnel, highlighting India&#8217;s commitment to aid the affected country.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Political Support:<\/strong> Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Myanmar&#8217;s military leader, General Min Aung Hlaing, offering support and solidarity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>India&#8217;s Commitment:<\/strong> The mission reinforces India&#8217;s role as a &#8220;first responder&#8221; to natural disasters in the region, demonstrating the country&#8217;s commitment to humanitarian aid and its &#8216;Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam&#8217; philosophy of the world being one family.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"gto-orbit\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GTO_Orbit\"><\/span>GTO Orbit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What is GTO:<\/strong> A highly elliptical orbit used as a transfer stage for satellites. Perigee is about 180-200 km, apogee around 35,900 km (near geostationary).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Why GTO is Important:<\/strong>  Satellites are initially placed in GTO to conserve fuel and reduce energy required from the launch vehicle. Satellites then use their own propulsion to reach geostationary orbit (GEO).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>ISRO&#8217;s Semi-Cryogenic Engine Development:<\/strong> ISRO achieved a breakthrough with a 2,000 kN semi-cryogenic engine (LOX\/Kerosene). First hot test of the Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) was successful.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Engine Details:<\/strong> The semi-cryogenic engine uses liquid oxygen (LOX) as an oxidizer (cryogenic) and refined kerosene (RP-1) as fuel (stored at ambient temperature), providing higher density impulse.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Impact of the New Engine:<\/strong> The new semi-cryogenic engine (SE2000) will replace the current L110 stage in LVM3, increasing the payload capacity in GTO from 4 to 5 tonnes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Test Highlights:<\/strong>  The PHTA test validated ignition and boost strap mode operation, all engine parameters performing as expected during the 2.5-second test.  A complex test facility (SIET) was established for the engine&#8217;s testing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> The engine will deliver higher performance compared to the existing L110 stage, employing non-toxic and non-hazardous propellants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Future Plans:<\/strong> ISRO plans further tests on the PHTA before fully integrating the engine.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"frankincense\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frankincense\"><\/span>Frankincense<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Frankincense at Risk:<\/strong> The IUCN warns that Frankincense-producing trees (Boswellia species) face extinction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Species Status:<\/strong> Five Boswellia species on Socotra Island (Yemen) moved from Vulnerable to Endangered, one to Critically Endangered, and three newly assessed as Critically Endangered. The main species are <em>B. serrata, B. carterii, and B. sacra<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What is Frankincense:<\/strong> An aromatic resin used in incense, perfumes, and traditional medicine, historically significant and one of the gifts to Jesus.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Threats: Habitat Destruction &amp; Overgrazing:<\/strong> Goats graze on young saplings, hindering tree regeneration due to a decline in rotational grazing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Threats: Climate Change &amp; Extreme Weather:<\/strong> Cyclones, flash floods, landslides, and prolonged droughts damage and uproot trees, and also hinder sapling growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Threats: Unsustainable Harvesting:<\/strong> Excessive tapping for resin extraction weakens trees and reduces seed production.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Conservation Efforts Needed:<\/strong>  There&#8217;s a lack of effective protective measures. Building fences around young trees by local communities can protect them from goats and also produce frankincense honey for additional income.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"ulhas-river\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ulhas_River\"><\/span>Ulhas River<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Government Action on Pollution:<\/strong> Maharashtra government has decided to remove water hyacinth from the Ulhas River within 15 days in response to citizen protests. This indicates a serious acknowledgment of the pollution issue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Collaborative Effort:<\/strong> A new action plan is being drafted, involving municipal corporations, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), and the state government, signaling a multi-agency approach to cleaning up the Ulhas and Waldhuni rivers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Immediate and Long-Term Measures:<\/strong> The plan includes both immediate actions like removing water hyacinth and long-term strategies to address pollution, implying a commitment to sustained improvement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Origin and Geography:<\/strong> The Ulhas River originates in the Sahyadri hill ranges in Raigad district, flowing west for 122 km before emptying into the Arabian Sea.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Basin Area:<\/strong> The river basin covers 4,637 sq km entirely within Maharashtra, encompassing parts of Thane, Raigad, and Pune districts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Tributaries:<\/strong> The river has several tributaries, with Kalu and Bhasta being major right-bank tributaries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Historical Significance:<\/strong> The estuary of the Ulhas River is home to historical ports like Kalyan, Kopri, and Shurparaka, showing cultural and historical significance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Focus on Cleanup:<\/strong> Kalyan Lok Sabha MP Dr. Shrikant Shinde convened the meeting, highlighting the local and political importance of the river cleanup.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2025\/05\/img_1746414120.jpg\" alt=\"Ulhas River\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"fcc-future\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FCC_Future\"><\/span>FCC Future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What:<\/strong> The Future Circular Collider (FCC) is a proposed $30 billion particle accelerator being developed by CERN. It is a 91 km circular tunnel located beneath the Swiss-French border.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> The FCC aims to collide particles at unprecedented energies to study fundamental forces and particles, generate Higgs bosons in large numbers (Phase 1, ~2040), and potentially discover new particles and explore new physics beyond the Standard Model (Phase 2, ~2070).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Significance:<\/strong> The FCC&#8217;s potential to replicate Big Bang conditions and test theories like supersymmetry could lead to groundbreaking discoveries. It has the potential to advance our understanding of dark matter and fundamental physics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Cost and Funding Concerns:<\/strong> The initial cost is estimated at $30 billion, raising concerns about long-term funding implications for other scientific advancements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Division within the Scientific Community:<\/strong> The project faces division, with supporters including CERN leadership and senior physicists.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Alternative Proposals:<\/strong> Physicists are considering other options like linear accelerators and plasma wave technology.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"kasampatty-grove\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kasampatty_Grove\"><\/span>Kasampatty Grove<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What Happened:<\/strong> The Tamil Nadu government designated Kasampatty (Veera Kovil) sacred grove as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) on March 27.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Kasampatty village, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, near Alagarmalai Reserve Forest.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> It is the second BHS in Tamil Nadu. BHS designation recognizes areas with rich biodiversity and cultural importance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biodiversity:<\/strong> The 4.97-hectare grove is home to diverse flora (48 plant species, shrubs, lianas, herbs) and fauna (birds, mammals, reptiles, insects).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose of BHS:<\/strong>  To enhance the quality of life of local communities through conservation and maintain environmental balance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact:<\/strong> This declaration supports biodiversity conservation, preserves local culture (Veeranan deity worship), and promotes climate regulation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Process:<\/strong>  The declaration followed recommendations from the Dindigul Collector, support from the Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Board, and a resolution from the Reddiyapatty Panchayat Council.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Context:<\/strong> This is in line with Biological Diversity Act of 2002<\/li>\n<li><strong>Precedent:<\/strong>  The Nallur Tamarind Grove in Bengaluru, Karnataka, was designated as India&#8217;s first BHS in 2007.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Involvement:<\/strong>  The declaration allows for continued local practices and usage with respect to voluntarily practices of local communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"neck-corridor\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neck_Corridor\"><\/span>Neck Corridor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Strategic Importance:<\/strong> The &#8216;Chicken&#8217;s Neck&#8217; (Siliguri Corridor) is a crucial land link connecting India&#8217;s northeastern states to the rest of the country. It&#8217;s essential for moving military personnel, goods, and supplies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Geopolitical Sensitivity:<\/strong> The corridor is strategically significant and lies close to the India-China border, specifically the Chumbi Valley in Tibet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Vulnerability:<\/strong> At its narrowest, the corridor is approximately 22 kilometers wide. Any disruption to this corridor, potentially through conflict, could cut off India&#8217;s access to its northeastern states.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Bordering Nations:<\/strong> The corridor is flanked by Nepal to the west, Bhutan to the north, and Bangladesh to the south.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Bangladesh-China Involvement:<\/strong> The invitation of China to invest in a river conservation project near the corridor by Bangladesh.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"alien-organ-transplants\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alien_Organ_Transplants\"><\/span>Alien Organ Transplants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Xenotransplantation Defined:<\/strong> The transplantation of animal organs, tissues, or cells into humans.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Recent Breakthrough:<\/strong> Successful transplantation of a gene-modified pig liver into a brain-dead human recipient by Chinese researchers from Fourth Military Medical University, Xi&#8217;an.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Purpose of the Study:<\/strong> To evaluate the survival and function of the pig liver over a 10-day period.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Key Modifications:<\/strong> Six genes in the pig liver were edited to prevent immune rejection, and human genes were inserted for enhanced compatibility.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Positive Outcomes:<\/strong> The pig liver produced bile and albumin, indicating basic functionality. Stable blood flow was maintained, and no signs of rejection were observed with immunosuppressants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Potential Use:<\/strong> Could serve as a &#8220;bridge therapy&#8221; for patients awaiting human liver transplants, addressing the shortage of donor organs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Limitations:<\/strong> Study was limited to a 10-day observation period. Long-term viability and full liver functionality are uncertain. Full range of liver functions were not measured.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Why Pigs?<\/strong> Anatomical and physiological similarities with humans, and pigs are easily farmed, making organ availability cost-effective and scalable. The variety of pig breeds allows organ size to be matched with human requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Historical Context:<\/strong> Early xenotransplantation attempts with the human heart were made in the 1980s. Pig heart valves have been used in humans for over 50 years.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Importance of the Study:<\/strong> Advances in gene editing are making it possible to modify pig organs to reduce the risk of rejection, with the potential to save lives and improve patient outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"cogsa-bill\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"COGSA_Bill\"><\/span>COGSA Bill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Replaces Old Law:<\/strong> The Lok Sabha passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2024, replacing the outdated Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925, a colonial-era law.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defines Rights and Responsibilities:<\/strong> It clarifies responsibilities, liabilities, rights, and immunities concerning goods transported from Indian ports to any port globally.<\/li>\n<li><strong>International Alignment:<\/strong> Aligns with the Hague Rules, an international convention for bills of lading, ensuring global maritime law compliance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modernizes Port Management:<\/strong> Aims to consolidate port management laws, promote integrated port development, and improve ease of doing business in the maritime sector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Empowers State Maritime Boards:<\/strong> Establishes and empowers State Maritime Boards for effective management of non-major ports, optimizing India&#8217;s coastline utilization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promotes Development Council:<\/strong> Proposes a Maritime State Development Council to support structured growth in the port sector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Addresses Critical Aspects:<\/strong> Covers pollution control, disaster management, safety, and other essential aspects of port operations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Facilitates Dispute Resolution:<\/strong> Introduces mechanisms to resolve port-related disputes efficiently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grants Governmental Powers:<\/strong> The bill empowers the central government to issue directives and amend rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"currentaffairs-new-div-78989\" id=\"amur-tigers\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amur_Tigers\"><\/span>Amur Tigers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Amur Tiger Roadkill Crisis:<\/strong> A recent study in Oryx reveals a concerning increase in Amur tiger roadkill incidents in the Russian Far East, threatening their long-term survival.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Significant Increase in Fatalities:<\/strong> Roadkill incidents have surged, with 46% of the total collisions between 1980 and 2023 occurring from 2020-2023.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Vulnerable Demographics:<\/strong> Primarily adult tigers are affected, also subadults and cubs have been involved in collisions. Winter, twilight, and night time are the riskiest times.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Habitat and Human Impact:<\/strong> Road expansion into tiger habitats, increasing traffic, and a lack of wildlife crossings contribute to the problem. Roads grant poachers access and fragment territories.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Prey Scarcity and Road Proximity:<\/strong> Declines in wild boar, a primary food source, have forced tigers closer to roads, increasing collision risks, especially in winter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Critical Need for Mitigation:<\/strong> The research calls for wildlife-friendly road designs, including crossings, tunnels, and fences, alongside stricter traffic law enforcement and habitat protection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Endangered Status:<\/strong> The Amur tiger is currently classified as &#8220;Endangered&#8221; on the IUCN Red List, with an estimated population of 265\u2013486 (2022) in Russia.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/307\/2025\/05\/img_1746414126.jpg\" alt=\"Amur Tigers\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brahma&#8217;s Operation Purpose: Operation Brahma is India&#8217;s humanitarian mission launched in response to the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025. Trigger: The earthquake caused widespread destruction and killed over 1,600 people in Myanmar and neighboring Thailand. Aid Efforts: Deployment of rescue teams, medical aid, and relief supplies. 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