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Here students, if we talk about the video, it is Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has designated Bhavasagara as the national repository for deep-sea fauna. Right? That is Bhavasagara. Then India emerged as the global leader in issuing IRCCs under the Nagoya Protocol on ABS. We will be discussing about this Nagoya Protocol. What is this Nagoya Protocol? We will be having a proper discussion. Then Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation has developed Indian or India Sustainable Development Goal Dashboard in collaboration with UN Resident Coordinator Office. So, what is a dashboard? It will collect data about how various states in India are performing on the Sustainable Development Goal. Then Ministry of Environment and CBSE, they have launched AI and computational thinking curriculum from classes 3rd to 8th. All these things and many more will be discussed in this session. Stay tuned with us till the end. Let's start. The first news we are discussing is about Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. They have designated Bhavasagara as the national repository for deep-sea fauna. See students, it is said that Mariana Trench it is the deepest point in ocean. Right? It is even deeper than height of Mount Everest. Almost 9,000 m to 10,000 m. Right? Now, the interesting thing to know here is that almost 90% of the species or marine species, they are still unknown to us. We haven't discovered it. Right? So, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, they have designated Bhavasagara as the national repository for the deep-sea fauna. What is fauna? Fauna is the collection of species that are related to animals and flora is species collection of species or species that are for plants. Correct? So, this Bhavasagara Referral Centre, that is the Centre for Marine Living Resource and Ecology that is located in Kochi, Kerala has been designated as the national repository for the deep-sea fauna. Here we will be seeing that multiple database for marine ecosystem will be maintained. Right? Marine species will be maintained. Here this will also serve as the official custodian of the newly discovered deep-sea species from Indian water. Right students, so take a note of this. Bhavasagara National Repository for deep-sea fauna. Next, what is the primary objective? We just discussed the center's main goal is to serve as a core platform for ocean scientists to explore and understand deep-sea while also supporting the growth of India's blue economy. Let us revise some one-liners students. Let's start with national news. WWF, that is World Wildlife Fund of India has developed Goa's first biodiversity and cultural feature map for school students. Then India and UK has signed a social security agreement for temporary employees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Seva Tirath and Kartavya Bhavan complexes. Then C-DOT, that is Centre for Development of Telematics and Rashtriya Raksha University, they have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost telecom and cyber security innovation. We discussed this day before yesterday. Then Black Swan Summit India began in Bhubaneswar to boost AI and digital finance ecosystem and AI Summit is currently going on in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam. Then Alwar became India's first district to achieve 100% insurance coverage under Insurance for All by 2047. Alwar is in Rajasthan. Then Rajnath Singh, our defense minister, has flagged off joint India expedition to Mount Aconcagua. Where is this? This is in Argentina. Next, IIT Madras Research Park, they have launched 600 crore rupees Unicorn Frontier Fund for deep tech startups. Unicorn is when you achieve $1 billion in your market cap and deep stack startup include your robotics, cyber security, quantum, AI and everything. Then India-US trade deal has opened $118 billion global textile market for the government and it was the interim deal that was signed. India-US interim deal. Next, Plast India 2026 kicked off in New Delhi. Here the focus was on plastic, on how we can make plastic sustainable. Then Spain became the first European nation to ban social media for the children under 16. VOC Port became the first in India to deploy anti-drone system. Where is this VOC Port? It is in Odisha. I correct. It is in Tamil Nadu, not Odisha. It is in Tamil Nadu. Then MCA, they have approved the merger of 17 Power Grid subsidiaries under corporate restructuring plan. Then Delhi Police, they have launched the Operation Shatra to curb online threats and fear-mongering. Centre, that is the Government of India, Nagaland Government and ENPO, they have signed an agreement to form Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority. Then Goa, they became the second state to publish the bird atlas. Agriculture Minister or Agriculture Ministry, they have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Post for fully traceable agri-input sample logistics. Then 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2026 began in Haryana with the theme vocal to global. And PFC board, they have cleared the merger with the REC, Rural Electrification Corporation, to boost scale efficiency for the NBFCs. Then Kerala, they have launched Neophyte ID for invasive plant detection. And Andhra Pradesh, they have announced the exclusive 30-acre women industrial park. Next is India, they have risen to 45th rank in the Network Readiness Index. Yotta and Bhashini, they have deployed sovereign AI cloud showcasing India's readiness for population-scale AI. Then India has been named as the country of the year at the BioFach 2026 in Germany. Telangana, they have launched AI come to boost the AI ecosystem and global innovation. Then Assam state, they have launched Atal Vichar Agragami Assam scheme that will boost the research and innovation in the agriculture sector as well as with the help of AI. Then Gujarat Government, they have signed a letter of intent with Starlink to achieve Digital India vision and also Starlink has partnered with Maharashtra Government in order to provide satellite internet even in the remote areas. And along with government in Gujarat state also, we will be seeing that satellite internet will be provided by Starlink. Then State Bank of India, they have crossed 10 lakh crore rupees market cap and has joined the elite club of the India's top firms. Then Mumbai's Coastal Road became India's first musical path playing Jai Ho. Then Delhi, they have launched Lakhpati Betiya Yojana for the girls from economically weaker families. Then Delhi, it became the first state to partner with Bharat Taxi Cooperative Platform to structure the urban taxis services. And Bharat Taxi, this will be in or this will be basically a rival for the Ola and Uber. So, these were your some one-liners students. Let's move on. Next is India has emerged as the global leader in issuing IRCCs under Nagoya Protocol on ABS. Here, NBA, National Biodiversity Authority, it comes under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and they have announced that our country, India, has emerged as the global leader in issuing internationally recognized certificates of compliance under Nagoya Protocol. So, to understand this news, you need to know students what the Nagoya Protocol is. Right? This is a legal framework. It is an international legal framework that supplements the Convention on Biological Diversity. It was adopted on 29th of October in 2010 in Nagoya, Japan, but entered into a force on 12th of October in 2014. This framework is primarily designed to ensure the effective implementation of one of the three objectives of CBD, that is Convention on Biological Diversity, that is fair and equitable sharing of the benefits that are arising out of the utilization of the genetic resources. Correct? So, this is your Nagoya Protocol. And Nagoya is a place in Japan. So, this protocol was signed in Japan. And in May 2011, India signed the protocol and later ratified it in 2012. Right? So, this is your Nagoya Protocol signed in Japan. Now, coming back to the news students, we are seeing that India has emerged as the global leader in issuing IRCCs. What are IRCCs? Internationally recognized certificates of compliance under this Nagoya Protocol. As per the data of from the access and benefit sharing, that is ABS Clearing House of India has issued almost 3,561 IRCCs out of total of 6,311 that were issued globally. That is more than 56% of all the certificates that were issued worldwide. So, directly remember. Next, next is Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation has developed India's Sustainable Development Goal Dashboard in collaboration with UN Resident Coordinator office. See now you need to understand one thing is students that we United Nations they have launched certain you Sustainable Development Goals. Right? And every country needs to adopt these goals so for a better living. Correct? So India's to monitor the Sustainable Development grow or Sustainable Development Goal grow growth in India a particular dashboard was established that will track the growth in these adoption of these Sustainable Development Goals in India in various states. Right? It will be having a dashboard where all the data will be collected and it will tell that which state is doing better or in which Sustainable Development growth or Sustainable Development growth the growth is more. Correct? Or and also it will help better in policy making also. How? As say for example a particular Sustainable Development Goal is not being worked out properly. So based on that we can frame policies so that better option of it can come into play. Right students? So India's Sustainable Development Goal Dashboard has been officially launched. Next is Ministry of Environment and CBSE they have launched AI and Computational Thinking curriculum for classes third to eighth. Correct? So recently if you remember New Education Policy 2020 was launched. It is based on that and Ministry of Education they collaborated with CBSE and has launched a new curriculum on the Computational Thinking and AI for the classes third to eighth that will be implemented from 2026-27 academic session. Now if we talk about the classes from third to fifth this will be activity based learning with basic Computational Thinking and Logic Building exercise. Whereas for classes sixth to eighth introduction of AI concepts, coding fundamentals and real-world application will be monitored. Next is Department of Telecommunication extended the SIM binding deadline for OTT platforms to 31st of December 2026. Right? What is this OTT over-the-top platforms such as your Netflix, Amazon Prime. Right? Jio Hotstar. So these are your OTT platforms. So Department of Telecommunication they have extended the deadline for these OTT platforms to implement SIM binding by 31st of December 2026. Right? What is this new SIM binding framework basically? Correct? This SIM binding requires OTT applications to remain continuously linked to a mobile number preventing use without an active SIM. Right? That means if there is an active SIM in your mobile phone, right? Then or basically uh say sometimes there is a number, correct? And that was linked to a particular OTT. But this SIM got disabled. Right? This number got disabled. Now still there are certain OTTs that are allowing this number, correct? So that they can log in through it. Right? And they have been registered on these OTT platforms under certain profiles. So now what the government is saying that all such inactive SIM numbers need to be disabled. All these disabled SIMs that are linked to those profiles those profiles need to be disabled and updated and those profiles they should have active SIM. That means active SIM binding should be there. Active number should be registered to those profiles. Right students? Next. Next is BCGL that is your Bharat Gold Classification and Chemicals Limited and MCL that is Mahanadi Coalfields Limited. They have recently signed a lease agreement for India's first indigenous coal to ammonium nitrate project. So what is this? This is India's indigenously or first indigenously built coal to ammonium nitrate project and signed between these two organizations. Moving on. Next. And what is the location where this project will be established? It will be at Lakhanpur in Odisha. That is India's first indigenously coal to ammonium nitrate project. Next. Next is International Affairs students. CMS COP15 has concluded the successfully in Brazil with 40 new species being accorded protection. I repeat this was the 15th meeting of the Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals was held under Brazil presidency from 29th to 23rd to 29th of March in Campo Grande in Brazil. During this conference a total of 40 species and subspecies and a population were newly included or reclassified under the appendices one and two of which 16 are found in Brazil. Next. Next here you can see this is was held where this was the 15th Conference of Parties and location in Campo Grande in Brazil. And Brazil is having the presidency right now. Next students you need to also understand one term that is Bonn Convention. The Convention on the Conservation of the Migratory Species of Wild Animals also known as Bonn Convention. Right? It was launched by UNEP United Nations Environment Program in 1979. And what is this Bonn Convention? It is for the conservation of the Migratory Species and Wild Animals. Next is Banking and Finance students. IRDAI they have approved India AS framework for insurers starting from 1st of April. What is this AS framework? AS is your what? That is India AS framework. India Actuarial Science framework. Correct? So IRDAI they have approved the Actuarial Finance and Investment function of Insurance framework and it has mandated the preference preference of financial statements with IND AS. It will be coming into effect from 1st of April 2026 onwards. Next is Appointments and Resignation. Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth has assumed the charge as the Vice Chief of Army Staff. I repeat Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth assumed the office of the 49th Vice Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army. Here Lieutenant Dhiraj Seth has replaced Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh. Important who he replaced as the 49th Vice Chief of Army Staff or who is the 48th Vice Chief of Army Staff? These are the two questions that can be asked. So Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh. Right? As you can see him in the picture here. Next is Acquisitions and Mergers. RBI has approved Emirates New Development Bank's 60% stake acquisition in RBL Bank. So Emirates New Development Bank they will be acquiring 60% stake in RBL Bank for 26,853 crore rupees. Moving on students. Next is Science and Technology. CSL that is your Cochin Shipyard Limited they have delivered the second anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft Malvan to the Indian Navy. So question can be asked what is the name of the second anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft that was delivered by which organization? It was delivered by Cochin Shipyard Limited. What is the name of it? It is INS Malvan or and sorry Indian or it is anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft Malvan. You can see it in the picture here. Right? Malvan. Next. Next is NASA they have launched four astronauts on the world's first crude lunar mission Artemis 2. I repeat NASA they launched Artemis 2 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA using the Space Launch System rocket and Orion crew capsule sending four astronauts on a crude test flight to the moon's vicinity marking the first human journey beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. Correct? Take a note of this. This is a historic moment for the world. Next. Next is Here you need to remember who are the four astronauts? Reed Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen. The next thing to remember is the rocket that is used here that is Space Launch System. The capsule used here is Orion. Distance is a 406,000 406,000 km. Duration of the mission of this Artemis 2 is 10 days. Next goal is moon landing and Mars mission and this is the first crude lunar mission since 1972. Next is Books and Authors students. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan has recently released Sudha Murty's book that is Tides of Time on Parliamentary Murals. Who launched this book? Vice President of India and Chairman of Rajya Sabha C.P. Radhakrishnan he released the book. Name of the book Tides of Time Bharat's history through through murals in Parliament. It was authored by Sudha Murty. Moving on. Next. Next is Important Days students. World Autism Awareness Day observed on 2nd of April and it is to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder and promote the rights and inclusion of autistic individuals. Then you need to remember the theme here. What is the theme for this day? Autism and Humanity every life has value. Then students these were your important current affairs. Now let's move to the revision part. It is quite beneficial for all the students who are preparing for the competitive exams. Next. Who was appointed as the brand ambassador of Yamaha Music India Private Limited? So A.R. Rahman was appointed as the brand ambassador here. Next. Who became the youngest centurion in women's T20 International history achieving the feat at the age of 15 years and 223 days? Right option is Fenny Utagustinandi. Correct? Next. identify the portal operationalized by the Ministry of Rural Development in March to shift from manual audit process to real-time centralized digital system for governance and oversight. So, identify that portal. Which is that portal? It is internal audit portal. And it is Ministry of Rural Development. They have recently notified this and launched this centralized digital system for governance and oversight. Next is you have to give me the incorrect statement regarding the reforms that were announced by SEBI at 213th board meeting held from March 26 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Among the following, the incorrect statement here is option B is right, C is right, and A is our answer, which is incorrect. That is minimum investment value in social impact funds under the alternative investment fund was reduced to 2,000 rupees from 2 lakh rupees. So, it was reduced to not 2,000, but 1,000 rupees from earlier 2 lakh rupees. Next is identify that company that became a signatory to the United Nation Global Compact in March to strengthen the environmental, social, and governance framework. So, identify that company. It is L&T Finance Limited. Next, identify that chartered accountant who was appointed as the co-opted member of the Sustainability Reporting Standards Board of the ICAI for the term 2026-2027 on the 23rd March 2026. So, right option is P.V. Narayanan Rao. Next, mention the company that amalgamated with Svatantra Microfinance Private Limited in March to form the second largest NBFC microfinance institution in India. So, mention that company that amalgamated with the Svatantra Finance Private Limited Svatantra Microfin Private Limited. It is Chaitanya India Fin Credit Private Limited. Next, who among the following former Prime Minister of France known for introducing the 35-hour workweek passed away in March in Paris, France. So, right option is Lionel Jospin. Right? He is the former Prime Minister of France who lately passed away. He was the former Prime Minister from 1997 till 2002. Next, when is the International Day of Forest observed annually across the globe to raise awareness about the importance of forests and their conservation. Right option is 21st of March. Correct? And it was the 14th edition of this International Day of Forest. Next, name the swimmer who broke the men's 500-meter freestyle world record at the China Open in Shenzhen surpassing the Brazil's César Cielo's 17-year-old record. So, name that swimmer. Right option here is Cameron McEvoy. Next, in March, BIMSTEC Youth Heritage and Sustainability Immersion Program was organized by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Bharat Scouts and Guides. It was held in dash state from 17th to 13th of March. It was held where? It was held in Madhya Pradesh. So, BIMSTEC's youth uh BIMSTEC's Youth Heritage and Sustainability Immersion Program was held in Madhya Pradesh in India. Next, identify that company that partnered with Hindustan Zinc in March to scale up the use of EcoZinc, a low-carbon zinc solution in sustainable steel manufacturing. Which is that company? It is Tata Steel. Next, mark the correct statement regarding the seven empowered groups announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March to address the long-term impact of the West Asia conflict. So, you have to give me the correct option. All the three options are rightly mentioned here. Next, mark the incorrect statement regarding the official development assistant loan agreement that was signed by JICA with the Government of India. If we look at the options here, which of the following are rightly mentioned? So, first so you have to find the incorrect option. So, among the following, option A is right, and option C is right. So, B is our answer, which is wrong. That is the horticulture project in Haryana is supported by a loan of 18,684 million Japanese yen. Is it so? No. For Haryana, what is the loan amount actually? The loan amount here is 18,684. It is for horticulture project, but not for Haryana. It is for Punjab state. Now, option B is right. Next, name the Indian private space company that successfully test-fired the world's first fully 3D-printed booster engine that is Agnibaan at Agnikul launchpad in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. So, name that Indian private space company. Which is it? It is Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited. Next, choose the correct statement regarding the World Water's Day observed on 22nd of March. Right option, all the three of them are rightly mentioned here. Correct? And the theme here is water and gender. Next, choose the incorrect statement regarding the World Meteorological Day observed on 23rd of March here. So, again, choose the incorrect option. Option A is right, and C is right, B is wrong. Theme here is observing today, protecting tomorrow. Or B is the official global event was held at Paris, France. So, is it so? No, the official event was held in Geneva. It was held at the World Meteorological uh organization headquarter in Geneva, Switzerland. Next, identify that Indian Premier League franchise which was sold for the highest valuation in March reflecting the league's growing global financial strength. Right option is RCB, Royal Challengers Bangalore. Right? And it was sold for almost 1.78 billion dollar. Rajasthan Royal sold for 1.63 billion dollar. Next, Airports Authority of India conducted in-house calibration at the Birsa Munda Airport for instrument landing system, Doppler very high frequency omnidirectional range, and precision and precision approach path indicator in March. Birsa Munda Airport is located in which state? It is located in Jharkhand. Next, in Feb, Rekha Gupta, she is the Chief Minister of Delhi, she inaugurated the 12th edition of the Plast India, that is International Plastic Exhibition Conference and Convention known as Plast India held from 5th to 10th of Feb in New Delhi, and it was held at Bharat Mandapam. In Bharat Mandapam, AI summit is also going on. That is the second edition of the AI summit. Question asked here is, what is the theme for this Plast India 2026? So, the theme being Bharat Next. This is the theme here. Right? Here, Plast India, it was the first 100% zero-waste plastics exhibition that was focusing on sustainability and circular economy practices. Next, identify the diseases targeted under the annual nationwide mass drug administration campaign that was launched by Union Minister J.P. Nadda Ji in Feb month with an aim of eliminating it by 2027. It is lymphatic filariasis. Take a note of this. This initiative advances India's target of eliminating lymphatic filariasis by the year 2027. Right? This is ahead of the Sustainable Development Goal deadline that is of 2030. So, this is the deadline set by UN, and this is the deadline that India has proposed to eliminate this disease. Moving on, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey Quarterly Bulletin released by the National Statistics Office in Feb month, the India's unemployment rate has declined to the third to a three-quarter low of 4.8% in the third quarter. Next, identify the stock exchange that has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Posts in Feb month to expand mutual fund access across India. It is NSE. Even in the remote areas, even in the rural areas, we will be seeing the penetration of mutual fund. Next, identify the organization that has signed an MoU with the Global Finance and Technology Network in January 2026 to accelerate the fintech and digital innovation. It is Startup Policy Forum. This partnership was formally unveiled at the Black Swan Summit India 2026 held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Next, name the air force that conducted the joint in-situ air exercise with the Indian Air Force on 10th of Feb to enhance operational coordination and interoperability. So, which is that force we are talking about? It is Royal Thai Air Force. That is the air force of Thailand. So, it was between Thailand and India, we can say. This particular air exercise, joint in-situ exercise, was held. From India side, it was Sukhoi 30 Mark 1 fighter jet that took part in this exercise. Along with IL-78. That is a mid-air refuelling aircraft. Next, identify the country with which our country India has signed a bilateral social security agreement in Feb month to prevent double social security contributions for cross-border workers and facilitate smoother mobility for professionals. So, it is UK. That is United Kingdom. Even with EU India, students, remember, EU and India, they have signed a free trade agreement. Next, the first meetings of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas was hosted by the Government of India in from 9th of Feb to 10th of Feb in New Delhi. What is the theme announced for the BRICS Summit 2026 as India is having the presidency for the BRICS 2026. So, what is the theme? Theme being Partnership for Peace and Shared Prosperity. This is the theme for the BRICS 2026. Next, identify the organization that has signed a memorandum of understanding with the CSIR's arm NSISPR, that is National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research. This is basically to strengthen the science communication, science technology innovation policy research. So, focus on more scientific products, more on scientific research, right? This partnership has been done or this MOU has been signed. Question is, identify that organization. It is INSA, that is Indian National Science Academy. This will facilitate collaboration with various government bodies, international organization, think tanks, various researchers, and young scholars to strengthen the science technology and innovation policy research ecosystem in India. Next, what was the value of the deal that was approved by Defense Acquisition Council in the month Feb for procuring 114 Rafale fighter jets from France under the multi-medium multi-role fighter aircraft program. So, 3.25 lakh crore rupees has been spent here. That is roughly almost 40 billion dollar. This is considered as one of the biggest defense deals by India, and 114 Rafale fighter jets will be procured from France. Next, identify the state or union territory that government has signed an MOU with the Ministry of Earth Science in Feb to strengthen marine research, coastal resilience, and blue activities. So, which state or union territory has signed this MOU with the Ministry of Earth Science? It is Puducherry. And Puducherry, we all know, students, this is a union territory. Next, choose the script that used on the plaque unveiled by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration of Seva Tirath Complex in New Delhi. So, what was the script used on that plaque? It was Devanagari script that was used. This is important, students. Take a note of this. Three Seva Tiraths. Seva Tirath 1 in this Seva Tirath Complex. Seva Tirath 1, Seva Tirath 2, and Seva Tirath 3 was unveiled. Seva Tirath 1, if we talk about, it is the PMO, Prime Minister's Office. Seva Tirath 2, it is the National Security Council Secretariat. And Seva Tirath 3, 3, it is Cabinet Secretariat. Correct? Take a note of this. Next, where did the Indian Navy assume the command of the Combined Task Force 154 in Feb to lead multinational maritime training and capacity building initiatives? It is Manama, Bahrain. Next, in Feb, Ministry of Defense, they have signed a 2,312 crore rupees deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the procurement of eight Dornier 228 aircraft. This Dornier 228 aircraft, this is a surveillance aircraft, and this will watch for the Indian Coast Guard. What is the amount here? 2,312 crore rupees. Next, in Feb, Portulans Institute published the 2025 Network Readiness Index titled AI Governance in a global context, policy and regulatory approaches. As per the report, USA has topped the ranking, while India secured dash position globally. While India secured 45th position here globally, and USA, they have retained the first position. Correct? And this year, it was the seventh edition of this AI governance in global or this network readiness index was released. Seventh edition of the Network Readiness Index. Moving on, students. Next, Germany-based international non-governmental organization, that is Transparency International, they have released the annual edition of the Corruption Perception Index. As per the Corruption Perception Index, our country, India, we stand at 91st position. Right? And on the first position here, it is Denmark. Denmark secured the first position for eighth consecutive year. For eighth consecutive year. Next, according to the WIPO, World Intellectual Property Organization, they have released this Global Innovation Index for 2025. What is the rank of India here? India stands at seventh position in the Global Innovation Index. If we talk about Global Innovation Index, it is China that is securing the first position in this index, followed by USA on second. If we talk about China, they are spending close to 785.9 billion dollar every year in research and development, whereas USA, which is on the second position, they are spending around 781.8 billion dollar. Correct? If we talk about our India, we spend close to 70.75.73 billion dollar. Next, Henley Partners, they have released the Henley Passport Index global ranking. In this, Singapore, they have secured the top position. What is the rank of India in this index? India stands at 75th position. Right? And India has visa-free access to 56 countries, according to this index.