{"id":82760,"date":"2026-10-13T16:50:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T11:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/?p=82760"},"modified":"2026-10-13T17:25:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T11:55:27","slug":"daily-current-affairs-for-upsc-preparation-13-10-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/daily-current-affairs-for-upsc-preparation-13-10-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Current Affairs for UPSC Preparation (13\/10\/2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 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\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">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 class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/daily-current-affairs-for-upsc-preparation-13-10-2026\/#Jantar_Mantar_de-notified_as_designated_protest_site_three_alternative_venues_named\" >Jantar Mantar de-notified as designated protest site, three alternative venues named<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/daily-current-affairs-for-upsc-preparation-13-10-2026\/#Hurricane_Simon_pounds_resorts_and_vulnerable_towns_along_Mexicos_Pacific_coast\" >Hurricane Simon pounds resorts and vulnerable towns along Mexico\u2019s Pacific coast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/daily-current-affairs-for-upsc-preparation-13-10-2026\/#RBI_Introduces_measures_to_stabilize_the_Rupee\" >RBI Introduces measures to stabilize the Rupee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/daily-current-affairs-for-upsc-preparation-13-10-2026\/#Orangutans_released_back_into_Borneo_forest_after_devastating_fires\" >Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/daily-current-affairs-for-upsc-preparation-13-10-2026\/#33rd_Foundation_Day_of_National_Human_Rights_Commission_NHRC\" >33rd Foundation Day of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/daily-current-affairs-for-upsc-preparation-13-10-2026\/#BRICS_Traditional_and_Indigenous_Games_2026\" >BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Games 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/daily-current-affairs-for-upsc-preparation-13-10-2026\/#%E2%80%98Bharat_Rice_launched_by_Indian_Army_for_the_troops_to_improve_ration_quality_nutritional_standards_and_efficiency_of_supply_chain\" >\u2018Bharat Rice\u2019 launched by Indian Army for the troops to improve ration quality, nutritional standards and efficiency of supply chain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/daily-current-affairs-for-upsc-preparation-13-10-2026\/#Ethiopian_forces_entered_the_town_of_Adwa_in_Tigray_region\" >Ethiopian forces entered the town of Adwa in Tigray region<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jantar-mantar-de-notified-as-designated-protest-site-three-alternative-venues-named\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jantar_Mantar_de-notified_as_designated_protest_site_three_alternative_venues_named\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Jantar Mantar de-notified as designated protest site, three alternative venues named<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason to remove Jantar Mantar as protest site as it is located in central Delhi and can led to serious security and law &amp; order issues.After recommendations from the Ministry of Home Affairs Committee designated 3 sites as the protest sites:<br>\u27a2 Ramlila Ground<br>\u27a2 Burari Ground<br>\u27a2 CBD Ground in Shadara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Delhi Police will issue the revised Standard Operating Procedure to regulate the organizing of protests at newly designated sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Right to Protest:<br><\/strong>It is mentioned under <strong>Article 19(1)(a) Freedom of Speech and Expression and Article 19(1)(b) Right to assemble peacefully and without arms.<\/strong><br>These Rights are not absolute and are subject to reasonable restrictions under<strong> Article 19(2) and Article 19(3) on grounds of sovereignty and integrity of India, public order or morality.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-36.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-36.png 956w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-36-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-36-768x295.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-36-150x58.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-36-696x267.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hurricane-simon-pounds-resorts-and-vulnerable-towns-along-mexico-s-pacific-coast\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hurricane_Simon_pounds_resorts_and_vulnerable_towns_along_Mexicos_Pacific_coast\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Hurricane Simon pounds resorts and vulnerable towns along Mexico\u2019s Pacific coast<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Hurricane:<\/strong> These are the tropical large, swirling storms. They mainly form over warm ocean waters and the speed can be higher than 119 kmph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parts of Hurricane: 3 parts-<br>\u27a2<strong> Eye:<\/strong> this the hole at the center of storm with light winds, skies are partly cloudy and can be clear sometimes.<br>\u27a2 <strong>Eye Wall:<\/strong> it is a ring of thunderstorms which swirl around the eye. Here winds are strongest with heavy rains.<br>\u27a2 Rain Bands: band of clouds stretch up to hundreds of kilometers, carries thunderstorms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Necessary conditions for forming of Hurricane:<br><\/strong>\u27a2 Warm ocean surface with temperature 26 degree C or higher.<br>\u27a2 High humidity must be there<br>\u27a2 Presence of Coriolis force<br>\u27a2 Minimum changes in the vertical wind speed<br>\u27a2 Presence of the weak surface level low pressure area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Different names of tropical storms across the world:<br><\/strong>\u27a2 Indian Ocean: Cyclone<br>\u27a2 Atlantic Ocean: Hurricanes<br>\u27a2 Western Pacific: Typhoons<br>\u27a2 Australia: Willy Willy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rbi-introduces-measures-to-stabilize-the-rupee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RBI_Introduces_measures_to_stabilize_the_Rupee\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">RBI Introduces measures to stabilize the Rupee<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Steps taken by RBI to stabilize the Rupee depreciation:<br>\u27a2 RBI reduced the net open forex derivative limit for banks from $100 million to $5 million to stop the speculative trading<br>\u27a2 Put the restrictions on authorized dealers to re-book canceled rupee linked derivative contracts.<br>\u27a2 Increased the minimum daily CRR maintenance requirements from 90 to 99% to reduce the liquidity in the system<br>\u27a2 RBI established the Special Window for the state run Oil Marketing Companies to divert the heavy dollar demand from open spot markets.<br>\u27a2 To prevent the hedging by authorized dealers stricter documentation rules are imposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-orangutans-released-back-into-borneo-forest-after-devastating-fires\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Orangutans_released_back_into_Borneo_forest_after_devastating_fires\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Orangutans released back into Borneo forest after devastating fires<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Orangutans: <\/strong>They belong to Pongo Genus, only surviving genus of Ponginae sub-family. These are Asia\u2019s only surviving Great Apes and world\u2019s largest arboreal mammals. These are restricted to tropical rainforest of Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei There are 3 species of Orangutans:<br>\u27a2 <strong>Bornean Orangutan:<\/strong> Pongo pygmaeus<br>\u27a2 <strong>Sumatran Orangutan:<\/strong> Pongo abelii<br>\u27a2 <strong>Tapanuli Orangutan:<\/strong> Pongo tapanuliensis (declared different species in 2017 and restricted to Sumatra island of Indonesia)<br><strong>Traits:<\/strong> These are solitary animals and known as forest engineers as plays a key role in dispersing of seeds and they are known for their self medication behaviour and using of complex tools.<br><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong><br>\u27a2 IUCN Status: Critically Endangered (all 3 species)<br>\u27a2 CITES: Appendix I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-37.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-37.png 500w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-37-245x300.png 245w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-37-343x420.png 343w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-37-150x184.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-37-300x367.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-33rd-foundation-day-of-national-human-rights-commission-nhrc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"33rd_Foundation_Day_of_National_Human_Rights_Commission_NHRC\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">33rd Foundation Day of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NHRC is the statutory body formed on <strong>12 October 1993<\/strong>. It is established under the <strong>Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It traces its genesis from the Paris Principles (1991) by UN General Assembly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is watchdog for the rights related to life, liberty, equality, and dignity protected and guaranteed by the Constitution of India and the International laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Composition:<\/strong> It\u2019s a multi-member body comprises of Chairperson and 5 full time members and 7 ex-officio chairpersons from other national commissions like National Commission for Scheduled Caste, National Commission for Scheduled Tribe, National Commission for Women etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Chairperson must be a retired Chief Justice of India or a judge of the Supreme Court.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tenure:<\/strong> 3 years or 70 years of age which ever is earlier. The members are eligible for the reappointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are appointed by the President of India on the recommendations of an Appointment Committee, which comprises of 6 members:<br>\u27a2 Prime Minister (Head of the Committee)<br>\u27a2 Speaker of Lok Sabha<br>\u27a2 Union Home Minister<br>\u27a2 Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha<br>\u27a2 Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha<br>\u27a2 Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Powers:<br><\/strong>\u27a2 It has the powers of civil court, can summon witnesses, discover documents, and requisition of public records.<br>\u27a2 It has the power to inquire into violations suo motto or through petitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limitations:<br><\/strong>\u27a2 Its recommendations are advisory in nature, not legally binding on the government.<br>\u27a2 It can not inquire into the cases older than 1 year from the date of occurance.<br>\u27a2 Restrictions to inquire the cases of Armed forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"188\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-38.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82767\" style=\"width:386px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-38.png 188w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-38-150x214.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brics-traditional-and-indigenous-games-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BRICS_Traditional_and_Indigenous_Games_2026\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Games 2026<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-39.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82769\" style=\"width:862px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-39.png 625w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-39-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-39-150x88.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Inaugurated by the Minister of youth and Sports Affairs Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya at <strong>Ahmedabad&#8217;s Veer Savarkar Sports Complex.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During these games BRICS Nations will be showcasing their indigenous sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key proposals by India:<br>\u27a2 To create a voluntary <strong>BRICS Repository of Traditional and Indigenous sports<\/strong> for the documentation of history, rules and cultural significance.<br>\u27a2 Institutional exchanges among researchers, coaches and experts.<br>\u27a2 Periodic demonstration during BRICS events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Country<\/th><th>Indigenous Sports During Events<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>India<\/td><td>Mallakhamb, Kalaripattyu, Yogasana<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brazil<\/td><td>Capoeira, Zarabatana, Corrida de Toras, Brazilian Para-Jiu-Jitsu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Russia<\/td><td>Gorodki, Sambo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>China<\/td><td>Wushu, Lion Dance, Health Qigong<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Africa<\/td><td>Kgati, Iintonga<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iran<\/td><td>Zoorkhaneh (Pahlevani Wrestling), Haft Sang, Ghanieh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ethiopia<\/td><td>Tegel, Gena, Selus Gebeta (Bube \/ Shahe)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>United Arab Emirates<\/td><td>Al Tabbah<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Belarus<\/td><td>Gorodki<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bolivia<\/td><td>Lucha de Cholitas, Tinku, Rayuela, Trompo, Cachinas, Carrera de Sacos<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bharat-rice-launched-by-indian-army-for-the-troops-to-improve-ration-quality-nutritional-standards-and-efficiency-of-supply-chain\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98Bharat_Rice_launched_by_Indian_Army_for_the_troops_to_improve_ration_quality_nutritional_standards_and_efficiency_of_supply_chain\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">\u2018Bharat Rice\u2019 launched by Indian Army for the troops to improve ration quality, nutritional standards and efficiency of supply chain<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-40-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-40-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-40-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-40-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-40-747x420.png 747w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-40-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-40-696x392.png 696w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-40-1068x601.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-40.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Indian Army <\/strong>signed 5 year MoU with <strong>Food Corporation India<\/strong> for the utilization of FCI\u2019s warehousing, labour, and equipments during operational requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This agreement was spearheaded by <strong>Directorate General of Supplies and Transport<\/strong>. NAFED will supply the millet&#8217;s as per the Army specifications and standards. These will be supplied to Army Supply depot directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It reflected the whole of government approach to optimal uses of existing national infrastructure for positioning of forward supplies even to high altitude areas like Ladakh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ethiopian-forces-entered-the-town-of-adwa-in-tigray-region\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ethiopian_forces_entered_the_town_of_Adwa_in_Tigray_region\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Ethiopian forces entered the town of Adwa in Tigray region<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"943\" height=\"727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-41.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-41.png 943w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-41-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-41-768x592.png 768w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-41-545x420.png 545w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-41-150x116.png 150w, https:\/\/www.iquanta.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-41-696x537.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Ethiopia:<\/strong> It is the <strong>landlocked country<\/strong> situated in the <strong>Horn of Africa.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capital: <strong>Addis Ababa<\/strong>, HQ of African Union is also situated here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bordering countries: Eriteria, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan and Sudan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Geographical features:<\/strong><br>\u27a2 Ethiopian Highland region is mainly dominated by high plateaus which are split by Great Rift Valley.<br>\u27a2 The highest peak of Ethiopia is <strong>Mount Ras Dejen.<\/strong><br>\u27a2 Great Rift Valley divides the country into two parts from Northeast to Southwest.<br>\u27a2 Earth\u2019s hottest and lowest region is also situated here that is Danakil \/ Afar Depression.<br>\u27a2 Lake Tana is the source of Blue Nile River, and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is built on Blue Nile River.<br>\u27a2 Other rivers are: Awash River and Omo River.<br>\u27a2 Conflict affects regions of Ethiopia: Tigray, Afar, Amhara, Oromia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jantar Mantar de-notified as designated protest site, three alternative venues named The reason to remove Jantar Mantar as protest site as it is located in central Delhi and can led to serious security and law &amp; order issues.After recommendations from the Ministry of Home Affairs Committee designated 3 sites as the protest sites:\u27a2 Ramlila Ground\u27a2 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":560,"featured_media":82720,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[387],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.4 (Yoast SEO v21.9.1) - 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