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The Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed by the U.S. Congress on May 30, 1854. It allowed people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery within their borders. The Act served to repeal the Missouri Compromise of 1820 which prohibited slavery north of latitude 36°30 ́.

G-15 is an economic grouping of Third World Nations.

The countries listed in G-15 group are Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe.

The G-15 membership has expanded to 18 countries, but the name has remained unchanged. 

• The First World described countries whose views aligned with NATO and capitalism. The United States was considered a member of the First World.

• The Second World referred to countries that supported communism and the Soviet Union. Russia was considered a member of the Second World.

• The Third World referred to countries whose views did not align with NATO and capitalism or the Soviet Union and communism. A Third World country is a developing nation characterized by poverty and a low standard of living for much of its population. Third World countries referenced the nations, mostly in Asia and Africa.

The senior most member of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) is appointed as its Chairman. Admiral Sunil Lanba is the current and the 23rd Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy.

India unveiled the third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017-2031. The plan was unveiled by environment minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on the inaugural day of the Global Wildlife Programme (GWP) conference The third National Wildlife Action Plan is unique as this is the first time India has recognised the concerns relating to climate change impact on wildlife and stressed on integrating actions that need to be taken for its mitigation and adaptation into wildlife management planning processes. The plan adopts a “landscape approach”in conservation of all wildlife.The government has also underlined an increased role of private sector in wildlife conservation. The plan has 5 components, 17 themes, 103 conservation actions and 250 projects.

The government has roped in actress Shilpa Shetty as a brand ambassador for the Modi government's cleanliness initiative Swachh Bharat Mission.

The 41-year-old actress will feature in TV and radio campaigns aimed at discouraging people from littering on roads. Soon, campaign posters featuring her will be displayed at various places across the country.