Red-Shanked Douc Monkey: Customs officials at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) arrested a passenger who was smuggling two red-shanked douc monkeys. It is an Old World monkey which is considered as a “Queen of primates”. They occur in subtropical and tropical broadleaf evergreen or semi-deciduous forests and to a lesser extent in secondary evergreen and […]
Dandami Madia Tribe
Dandami Madia Tribe: Members of the Dandami Madia tribe perform the traditional Bison Horn Maria dance during a village festival at Judiya Para in Jagdalpur. Dandami Maria, also known by other names like Bison Horn Maria and Khalpati Maria, is a tribal community of Chhattisgarh. They have derived their name from their unique custom of […]
Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar
Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar: A commemorative postage stamp in honour of the king Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II (Suvaran Maran) was released by Vice President of India. Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar (705 AD-745 AD), also known as Suvaran Maran, was a ruler of the Mutharaiyar lineage. Suvaran Maran was also known as Shatrubhayankar. Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar fought several battles alongside the Pallava […]
Jordan : PM Of India Visit
Jordan : PM Of India Visit The Prime Minister of India has embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman. It is a landlocked country located in the rocky desert of the northern Arabian Peninsula. It is bordered by 5 Nations: Syria in the north, Iraq in the east, Saudi Arabia in the […]
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary
Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary: Community-led conservation efforts at the Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary have successfully restored wild honey bee colonies and revitalized associated wildlife. It is locatеd in thе Kokrajhar and Dhubri districts of Assam. The sanctuary is well-known as the second protected habitat for the endangered golden langur. There are two lakes (Dheer Beel and Diplai […]
Man-Portable Air Defence Systems
Man-Portable Air Defence Systems: The Indian Army is undertaking a major strategic shift in its air defence operations, repurposing its Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) to specifically counter the rising threat of sub-sonic cruise missiles. MANPADS are surface-to-air missiles that can be fired by an individual or a small team of people against aircraft. These […]
Black-capped Capuchin Monkey
Black-capped Capuchin Monkey: The Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) has imported eight black-capped capuchin monkeys (Sapajus apella) from South Africa under an animal exchange programme. Black-capped capuchin (Sapajus apella) is also known as tufted capuchins. It is native to South America, where they are ubiquitous throughout the Amazon River Basin. It is mainly found in tropical, […]
Dieback Disease
Dieback Disease: The withering of thousands of neem trees over some years had prompted the Mulugu-based Forest College & Research Institute (FCRI), to launch a comprehensive scientific probe into the devastating “dieback disease.” It is a fungal disease which kills a wide variety of plants. It is responsible for causing wilting and browning of leaves […]
United Nations Alliance of Civilization
United Nations Alliance of Civilization: India reaffirmed its commitment to the ideals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and religious harmony at the 11th United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, UNAOC, forum in Riyadh. It was established in 2005, as the political initiative of Mr. Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General. It was co-sponsored by the Governments of Spain and […]
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A study conducted at seven antenatal clinics with over 3,000 women, found that early gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects about one in five pregnant women. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is glucose intolerance first diagnosed during pregnancy, and is typically diagnosed between 24-28 weeks gestation. It happens when the hormones from the placenta […]
