Shompens: The director of the Andaman and Nicobar Tribal Research Institute (ANTRI), recently underscored the findings of his report on the Shompens, one of the primary aboriginal communities inhabiting the interior forests and coastal areas of the Great Nicobar Islands (GNI). They are one of the most primitive tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) […]
About: Kumari Sonali
Posts by Kumari Sonali:
Rakhigarhi : New Study
Rakhigarhi : New Study A reservoir unearthed recently in Haryana’s Rakhigarhi is not just a marvel of Harappan engineering but also advances evolving research on the Saraswati River. Rakhigarhi is an archaeological site located in Hisar district, Haryana, in the Ghaggar-Hakra river plain. It is one of the oldest and largest cities of the India’s […]
Cauvery-South Vellar Link Project
Cauvery-South Vellar Link Project: The Supreme Court recently noted that the Centre has not granted in-principle approval for Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery-South Vellar Link Project, despite the state’s request in January 2021.A Tamil Nadu initiative to divert surplus floodwater from the Mettur Dam to dry tanks in the Sarabanga Basin, Salem district. Aims to ensure efficient […]
Sachetisation Plan
Sachetisation Plan: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is introducing a sachetisation plan to enable small-ticket systematic investment plans (SIPs) starting at ₹250 per month. Sachetisation is a strategy inspired by FMCG products offering small, affordable units (e.g., shampoo sachets) to penetrate price-sensitive markets. Applied to financial services, it allows low-income investors to […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A UK-based study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry highlights a stark disparity in life expectancy among adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).It is A neurodevelopmental disorder affecting focus, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.Commonly diagnosed in childhood but often persists into adulthood. Impacts 3-4% of adults worldwide.
Black Panther
Black Panther: Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer recently shared a video of a rare black panther strolling is lush greenery of north Bengal.The black panther, a colloquial term for melanistic (dark-colored) large felines in the genus Panthera, is known for its striking black fur and mysterious allure.
“Fit India Sundays on Cycle” Campaign
“Fit India Sundays on Cycle” Campaign: Well-known actor Gul Panag and Arjuna awardee boxer Saweety Boora rallied behind the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ campaign.A weekly cycling event under the Fit India Movement organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) and MY Bharat.
India – Indonesia
India – Indonesia: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visits India for the 76th Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2025, his official visit aims to deepen cooperation in economic, defense, cultural, and strategic domains.
Mauritius Hydrographic Survey
Mauritius Hydrographic Survey: The Indian Navy has successfully completed a hydrographic survey of 25,000 square nautical miles of Mauritius.INS Sarvekshak completed the hydrographic survey (mapping the ocean floor and sub-surface features), providing Mauritius with nautical charts to enhance its maritime infrastructure, resource management, and coastal planning.
15th National Voters’ Day 2025
15th National Voters’ Day 2025: The 15th National Voters’ Day (NVD) on 25th January 2025, marks 75 years of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and follows the successful 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, the world’s largest democratic exercise.Celebrated annually on 25th January since 2011 to commemorate the establishment of the ECI on 25th January 1950, […]
