The Angami Naga tribe, a Scheduled Tribe in Nagaland, is known for its rich cultural identity, Christian majority, and unique traditions like terrace wet cultivation and basket-making. They celebrate the ten-day festival, Sekrenyi, and showcase their unity through events like pulling a massive 15-tonne stone during the Hornbill Festival. Their society is predominantly patriarchal, with a strong sense of community and cultural pride.
Business 4 Land initiative (B4L): The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) addresses land degradation and drought, aiming for Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) by 2030. The Business 4 Land initiative (B4L) engages the private sector in sustainable land and water management, targeting restoration of 1.5 billion hectares by 2030 to prevent economic losses and enhance resilience against droughts.
The Little Gull, the smallest gull species globally, was recently spotted near Sultanpur National Park in NCR. Native to the Palearctic region, it breeds in freshwater habitats and winters at sea, including the Mediterranean. Recognizable by its black hood and pinkish flush, it holds a "Least Concern" IUCN status.
INS Tushil, a stealth guided missile frigate of the Krivak III class, is set to join the Indian Navy. Built in Russia with 26% Indian components, it boasts advanced technology, a top speed of 30 knots, and a displacement of 3,900 tonnes. It strengthens India's naval power and India-Russia ties.
Smuggling in India, as defined by the Customs Act, 1962, involves illicit movement of goods evading customs laws. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) tackles smuggling of items like gold, drugs, and currency using advanced techniques. Key challenges include porous borders, transnational syndicates, and maritime routes. Solutions include better technology, coordination, and zero-tolerance policies.
India's 57th tiger reserve, Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, highlights the country's commitment to tiger conservation under Project Tiger (1973). Spread across 82,000 sq km, India harbors over 70% of the global wild tiger population, emphasizing ecological balance, biodiversity preservation, and climate change mitigation through protected tiger reserves.
