Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary : In News The Bombay High Court has taken a dim view of an incident where safari vehicles carrying tourists obstructed the movement of a tigress and her cubs in Maharashtra’s Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Sanctuary on New Year’s Eve. Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over Pauni tehsil in Bhandara district and Umred, Kuhi, and […]
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary : Tiger Born
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary : Tiger Born A male tiger, born in the Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal, has travelled an unusual 500 kilometres, reaching Solapur district of Maharashtra. Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the district of Yavatmal,Maharashtra. There are plenty of rivers such as Purna, Krishna, Bhima and Tapti irrigate the sanctuary from entire […]
Toda Tribe : Modhweth Festival
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. […]
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 […]
