Daily Current Affairs — 13 November 2025
3 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
India, Botswana Cheetah Translocation Pact
In News India and Botswana formally announced the translocation of eight Cheetahs to India as a part of ‘Project Cheetah’. About India declared the cheetah extinct in 1952, after decades of over-hunting, habitat fragmentation, and depletion of prey species. The launch of Project Cheetah in 2022 and the arrival of cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa created the world’s first intercontinental relocation programme for a large carnivore.
DNA Sampling
Context Investigators are using DNA profiling to determine the suspect of the recent deadly car explosion outside the Red Fort in New Delhi, highlighting how genetic analysis plays a crucial role in forensic investigations. About DNA Profiling It is a set of molecular techniques used to identify individuals based on unique genetic markers. It remains the most dependable method of identification in cases involving explosions, fires, or mass disasters where bodies are unrecognisable.
Export Promotion Mission
Context Amid pressure on goods exports to the US due to high 50% tariffs, the Union Cabinet has approved a six-year Export Promotion Mission with an outlay of Rs 25,060 crore. Export Promotion Mission In the Union Budget for 2025-26, the Finance Minister announced an Export Promotion Mission. It would facilitate easy access to export credit, cross-border factoring support, and support to MSMEs to tackle non-tariff measures in overseas markets.
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