Toda Tribe : Modhweth Festival The Toda tribe residing in the Nilgiris Hills of Tamil Nadu, celebrated their traditional ‘Modhweth’ festival to mark the New Year. It is one of the oldest ethnic groups residing in the Nilgiris Hills in Tamil Nadu. It is divided into five clans, namely: Paiki, Pekkan, Kuttan, Kenna and Todi. […]
Month: January 2025
AI Deepfakes And Women : Concern
AI Deepfakes And Women : Concern AI-generated deepfake technology is increasingly being weaponized against women, particularly female politicians, to tarnish reputations and deter them from public life.Azma Bukhari (Pakistan) faced public humiliation due to deepfake videos. Fear of harassment discourages women’s political participation, threatening gender equality in governance.Deepfakes enable blackmail and spread disinformation, as seen […]
Tidal Tail
Tidal Tail: Astronomers have discovered the longest tidal tail ever observed, spanning 1.27 million light-years from the galaxy NGC 3785 in the Leo constellation.A tidal tail is a long, thin stream of stars and interstellar gas formed due to gravitational interactions between galaxies.Gravitational forces during close encounters or mergers between galaxies strip material (stars, gas, […]
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) marked its 78th Foundation Day
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) marked its 78th Foundation Day: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) commemorated its 78th Foundation Day, underscoring its dedication to quality and innovation. Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, emphasized that quality is not merely a measure but a […]
Establishment of a memorial for former President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal
Establishment of a memorial for former President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal: The Central Government has decided to set up a memorial for former President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, part of the Rajghat precinct in Delhi. Mukherjee, who passed away on August 31, 2020, was a veteran Congress leader and […]
e-Shram Portal Expands to 22 Scheduled Languages
e-Shram Portal Expands to 22 Scheduled Languages: The e-Shram portal, designed to provide unorganised workers with seamless access to various government schemes, has been upgraded to support all 22 scheduled languages. This enhancement, launched by Union Minister of Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, aims to make the portal more accessible to workers across India.
Indonesia has joined BRICS as a full member
Indonesia has joined BRICS as a full member: Indonesia has officially become a full member (11th) of the BRICS group of emerging economies. Brazil, holding the presidency of BRICS for 2025, announced this development, noting that Indonesia’s candidacy was endorsed by BRICS leaders at the Johannesburg summit in 2023. Indonesia’s membership aligns with the ongoing […]
Bahadur Singh Sagoo Elected as AFI President
Bahadur Singh Sagoo Elected as AFI President: Asian Games gold medalist and Padma Shri awardee Bahadur Singh Sagoo has been elected unanimously as the new president of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). His election took place during the two-day Annual General Meeting in Chandigarh. Sagoo, who won gold in shot put at the 2002 […]
Indusfood 2025
Indusfood 2025: Indusfood 2025, Asia’s premier food and beverage trade exhibition, will be held from January 8-10, 2025, at Greater Noida, India. The event, organized by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) in collaboration with the Department of Commerce, is set to feature over 2,300 exhibitors from 30+ countries and attract 7,500 international buyers, […]
India’s fiscal deficit target of 4.9%
India’s fiscal deficit target of 4.9%: Despite a downward revision in India’s GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year 2024-25, the government’s fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of GDP remains attainable. The National Statistics Office (NSO) has projected a nominal GDP growth of 9.7% for FY25, slightly below the earlier estimate of 10.5%.
