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Vietnam has significantly expanded island-building activities in parts of the Spratly Islands it claims. According to a recent U.S. think tank report, Vietnam’s construction efforts are expected to match or even surpass China’s scale of land reclamation and infrastructure development in the area. About the Spratly Islands Location: South China Sea, north of insular Malaysia, roughly between Vietnam and the Philippines. Geographical Spread: C

SMILE Scheme

The Indian government recently launched a 15-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme under the SMILE scheme. Objective: To empower transgender persons economically and make them self-reliant through skill-building and entrepreneurship. About SMILE Scheme SMILE stands for Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise. It is a Central Sector Scheme with two main sub-schemes: Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Perso

Kilauea Volcano

Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupted recently, sending lava fountains up to 30 meters high. This is the 31st eruption since December 2024, continuing its active phase. About Kilauea Volcano One of the world’s most active volcanoes. Located in the southeastern part of the Big Island of Hawaii (Hawaii state, USA). It is a shield volcano, characterized by broad, gentle slopes formed by fluid lava flows. Height: 4,090 feet (1,250 meters).