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Orangutans are critically endangered largely due to habitat loss from deforestation, exacerbated by agricultural expansion. • Malaysia plans to initiate "orangutan diplomacy" by gifting orangutans to major palm oil-importing countries, including the EU and India. • This strategy, announced by Commodities Minister Johari Abdul Ghani, aims to enhance diplomatic relations and highlight Malaysia's commitment to biodiversity conservation. • Orangutans are critically endangered, primarily due to habitat loss from activities such as logging, agricultural expansion (notably palm oil plantations), and infrastructure development. • The minister emphasized that this diplomatic move demonstrates Malaysia's ongoing efforts in wildlife preservation and encourages palm oil companies to collaborate with NGOs for technical expertise in conservation. • Palm oil production, notably in Malaysia and Indonesia, is criticized for contributing to significant rainforest destruction and is a key ingredient in various consumer products ranging from food items to cosmetics. Learn Along: About Malaysia Capital: Kuala Lumpur Currency: Malaysian ringgit
Who declared the revolt of 1857 as a ‘national revolt’ in the House of Commons?
Who was the only female Muslim ruler of the Delhi Sultanate?
Which Mughal emperor built the Jama Masjid in Delhi.
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occurred in which year?
Who was the last ruler of Mauryan dynasty?
Who served as a court poet during the reign of Emperor Samudragupta?
Which Mughal Emperor originally built the Aram Bagh, the oldest Mughal garden in India?
Which dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate ruled for the longest period?
Who among the following is famously known as the "Napoleon of India"?
What was the name given to the coins of the Mauryan Empire?
