Hara Mangrove: Location: Situated primarily on Qeshm Island along Strait of Hormuz in Persian Gulf+ Unique Flora: Dominated by resilient Avicennia marina (grey mangrove) species, locally named hara/harra+ Recognition: Ramsar Wetland (1975), and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (1976)+ Significance: Critical habitat for hawksbill turtle, green turtle, Dalmatian pelican, and migratory birds; supports fisheries and local livelihoods.

Logistics Data Bank (LDB): Implemented by NLDSL, a joint venture between Government of India (NICDIT) and Japan's NEC Corporation+ Technology: Integrates Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Internet of Things (IoT), and Cloud Computing to provide end-to-end, real-time tracking of EXIM containers+ Coverage: Monitors 100% of India's EXIM container movement across major ports, Inland Container Depots, toll plazas, and SEZs+ Latest Upgrade: Rollout of LDB 2.0 (2025) introduced high-seas cargo tracking and multi-modal shipment visibility+ Reduces transit duration and eliminates supply chain bottlenecks.

FAST-DS, 2026: Legal Backing: One-time voluntary disclosure scheme contained in Finance Act, 2026+ Aim: Enables eligible taxpayers to declare certain undisclosed foreign assets, undisclosed foreign income, or undeclared foreign assets, on payment of a specified tax or fee+ 2 categories of declarations:  Category 1: For an undisclosed foreign asset or foreign income that was not previously offered to tax, the aggregate value must not exceed ₹1 crore+ Category 2: Foreign assets that were already offered to tax or acquired when taxpayer was a non-resident but were not reported in relevant tax-return schedule. Threshold for such declarations is ₹5 crore, with a ₹1 lakh fee payable+ Immunity from tax, penalty, and prosecution under Black Money Act+ Exclusions: Inapplicable to PMLA-linked crime proceeds or concluded Black Money Act assessments.