SNIPPETS 14 AUGUST 2026

Lake Mead: It is located in the Mojave Desert region+ It is the largest reservoir in the U.S by water storage capacity+ Formation: Artificial reservoir Created in the 1930s by Hoover Dam on the Colorado River+ The Colorado River forms part of the international boundary between the United States and Mexico.

Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve: The reserve is located at the southernmost end of the Western Ghats in southern India (Tamil Nadu and Kerala)+ UNESCO MAB: It is part of the UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme+ Composed mostly of tropical forest ecosystems+ Flora: It serves as a unique genetic reservoir for cardamom, jamun, nutmeg, pepper, and plantain+ Fauna: Diverse species of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and birds+ Protected Zones: The area encompasses three wildlife sanctuaries (Shendurney, Peppara, and Neyyar) as well as the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve+ Indigenous Tribe: It is home to the indigenous Kani tribes.

Bankers' Books Evidence Bill: This legislation formally repeals the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891+ Modernized Definition: The scope of "bankers’ books" is expanded to include ledgers, day-books, cash-books, and all other business records, whether they are maintained in physical form or digitally+ Evidentiary Value: Certified bank records are accepted as prima facie evidence in all legal proceedings+ Electronic Records: Bank records remain admissible even when kept digitally.