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➤ Nepal Himalaya: 1. Location: Lies mostly within Nepal, stretching from the eastern to the western border of the country. 2. Major Peaks: Includes some of the world's highest peaks like Mount Everest (8848 m), Lhotse, Makalu, and Annapurna. 3. Significance: It forms the central part of the Greater Himalayas and is vital for Nepal's geography and tourism. 4. Rivers: Major rivers like the Gandaki, Koshi, and Karnali originate or flow through this region. ➤ Kumaon Himalaya: AS 1. Location: Situated in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, between the Sutlej and Kali (Sharda) rivers. 2. Major Peaks: Notable peaks include Nanda Devi (7816 m), Trishul, and Panchachuli. 3. Significance: Known for its beautiful valleys, hill stations (like Nainital), and religious places (Kedarnath, Badrinath). 4 . Rivers: The region is drained by rivers like the Gori Ganga, Ramganga, and Sarju. ➤ Assam Himalaya: 1. Location: It lies in the easternmost part of the Himalayas, mainly covering areas of Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Bhutan and Assam. 2. Major Peaks: Includes high peaks like Namcha Barwa (7,782 m) and Gyala Peri. 3. Significance: Known for its rugged terrain, dense forests, and biodiversity; it acts as a transition zone between the Eastern Himalayas and Purvanchal Hills. 4. Rivers: The Brahmaputra River flows through this region, carving deep gorges and valleys.

❇️ 19th April 🧬 World Liver Day   Theme25: "Food is Medicine" 🧿 The day is observed to spread awareness about the liver-related disease. The liver is the second largest and the most complex organ in the body, with the exception of the brain. 💠 FUNCTION • Creates blood clotting factors filters blood of toxins destroys old or damaged blood cells. ▪️The function of liver is Digestion ▪️It is a part of the body, found only in 'Vertebrates'. ▪️Its main functions are to detoxify various metabolites, synthesize proteins, and make biochemicals necessary for digestion. ▪️The bile juice secreted by the liver is stored in the gall bladder itself. A few known liver diseases: 1. Hepatitis A, or B 2. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease 3. Cirrhosis of the liver 4. Hemochromatosis Fact • Second largest organ • Human Liver -- 1.5 KG • Highly regenerative organ

✅ TODAY'S CURRENT AFFAIRS 1. Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala sentenced to 15 years in prison for money laundering case. 2. Baisakhi celebrated for the first time at Washington State Capitol in Olympia. 3. India and other G4 nations opposed seats in the reformed UN Security Council based on religion. 4. Venue finalized for the Cricket competition to be held at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. 5. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated world's 17th Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) in New Delhi. 6. World Heritage Day 2025: 18 April 7. AIIMS, New Delhi, has secured the 97th position in the 2024 World's Best Hospitals ranking by Newsweek and Statista. 8. A new digital platform launched by Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil in Delhi to promote freshwater biodiversity conservation. 9. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) have made an agreement to strengthen efforts against money laundering. 10. DPS wetland in Navi Mumbai has been declared as a Flamingo Conservation Reserve by the Maharashtra State Board of Wildlife. 📎 Join and Share : @STUDY247R