Facts For prelims:

Last captive White tiger:

Why in News? The last captive white tiger named Bajirao died recently at Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai.

• The tiger was born at National Park in 2001.
• White tigers are not a separate sub species of Tiger. The White colour is basically due to a pigmentation The White colour is due to lack of red or yellow pheomelanin pigment and the presence of unique recessive genes.
• White tigers were once found in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal, Bihar. Now there are no white tigers in the wild.
• The last white tiger reported in wild was captured in Rewa forest Madhya Pradesh.
• Sanjay Gandhi National Park is in Maharashtra. It is located in Mumbai. It has a protected archaeological site called Kanheri caves.

King Rama X:

Context: Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has formally taken the formal title King Rama X, the 10th king in the Chakri dynasty.

In a tradition dating to the 18th century, the Chakri kings have held the formal title Rama, after an avatar of Hindu god Vishnu in the ancient Indian epic the Ramayana.

Key facts:

• Thailand has a constitutional monarchy, but royal family is highly respected by Thais and holds considerable power.
• The country also has strict laws, known as ‘lese majeste’, which bans public criticism of monarchy. It thus shields royal family from public view and scrutiny.
• The coronation comes at a time of political uncertainty. A general election was held on 24th March, the first since the army took control in a coup in 2014, but a new government has yet to be declared.

Gujarat Shops and Establishments Act:

‘Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2019’ came into force from May 1.

• It allows that shops, commercial establishments and businesses running in state can now remain open round the clock (24X7).
• It replaces ‘Gujarat Shops and Establishments Act of 1948’ which prohibited shops and other businesses from remaining open between 12 am to 6 am.
• Now shops and commercial establishments employing less than ten persons will need no registration and those employing more than 10 workers will require one-time registration with no need for annual renewal.
• Working hours for women employees can be only between 6 am and 9 pm. It could be relaxed if after considering safety issues authorities make a written request.

INS Ranjit:

What is it? It is Indian Navy’s missile destroyer.

• It was third of five Kashin- class destroyers built by former USSR.
• It is first of five Rajput class destroyer to go out of service.

Why in news? It will be decommissioned.