{"id":7057,"date":"2025-12-15T17:54:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7057"},"modified":"2025-12-15T17:54:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T17:54:16","slug":"short-notes-on-current-affairs-15-12-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7057","title":{"rendered":"Short notes on Current Affairs 15.12.2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Ponduru Khadi Received Geographical Indication (GI) Tag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognition for Ponduru Khadi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Ponduru Khadi<\/strong>, renowned for its quality and appreciated by Mahatma Gandhi 100 years ago, has received Geographical Indication<strong> (GI) status<\/strong> from the Government of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The recognition was issued by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ponduru is located 20 km from Srikakulam, in Andhra Pradesh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The GI tag acknowledges the unique identity, heritage, and quality of Ponduru Khadi products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">This helps in protecting the traditional craft and promoting it in domestic and international markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Political Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Union Minister for Civil Aviation K. Rammohan Naidu expressed happiness over the recognition for the people of Srikakulam district.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">He had earlier appealed in Parliament to grant the GI tag to Ponduru Khadi, highlighting his role in facilitating this recognition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historical Context<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ponduru Khadi has a legacy of <strong>over a century<\/strong>, with historical endorsement by <strong>Mahatma Gandhi<\/strong>, adding cultural and historical value to the recognition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Demow Model<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The Demow Model from Sivasagar, Assam has been selected for scientific study as part of a national initiative on snakebite prevention and management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The project is sanctioned by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and will run for four years with a budget of \u20b913.5 crore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Name and Objective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Named <strong>Zero Snakebite Death Initiative: <\/strong>Community Empowerment and Engagement for Mitigation of Snakebite Envenoming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Aims to develop a unified, replicable, and highly effective national model for snakebite prevention and management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research Leadership and Scope<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Jaideep Menon from Amrita Institute, Kerala will spearhead the research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Study will cover <strong>seven states<\/strong>: Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, and West Bengal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional Strategies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Demow Model (Assam)<\/strong>: Focuses on community engagement, referral networks, awareness campaigns, and volunteer participation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Other State Models<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maharashtra: Distribution of protective equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Himachal Pradesh: Anti-snake venom injection during patient transport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kerala: Use of digital tools for coordination and real-time surveillance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assam Specifics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Study in Assam will focus on Demow and Gelekey blocks of Sivasagar district.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Surajit Giri from Demow Hospital is appointed as the State investigator.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integrated Approach<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Conducted under SARPA (Snakebite Awareness, Response, Prevention, and Action) framework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Seeks to bridge gaps between communities and formal health systems, ensuring timely treatment during the golden hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implementation and Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Research scheduled to begin in January 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">ICMR has allocated resources including one research scientist and four technical staff per State to ensure rigorous implementation and data collection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">India has a high burden of snakebite envenoming, causing approximately 58,000 deaths annually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The initiative aims to generate high-quality implementation evidence to significantly reduce snakebite mortality and morbidity nationwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Asia\u2019s longest ski drag lift<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Boost to Winter Tourism<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Kashmir\u2019s winter tourism sector received a significant push with the inauguration of new high-altitude tourism and sports infrastructure in Gulmarg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The projects are aimed at aligning Gulmarg\u2019s facilities with global winter sports destinations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Inaugurations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Asia\u2019s longest ski drag lift<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Length: 726 metres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: Kongdoori<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost: \u20b93.65 crore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purpose: Enhance professional skiing, training facilities, and winter sports infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Rotating conference hall<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Apharwat, at an altitude of 4,390 metres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost: \u20b986 lakh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purpose: Improve visitor experience and diversify tourism offerings beyond sports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overall Investment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Tourism infrastructure projects inaugurated at Gulmarg and nearby areas are valued at over \u20b917 crore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The investments reflect sustained government focus on strengthening Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s tourism economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Vision of the Government<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized transforming Gulmarg into a global hub for winter sports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The initiatives aim to create year-round tourism, not just seasonal winter inflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equal emphasis placed on ecological conservation and preservation of Gulmarg\u2019s fragile mountain environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tourism Performance and Events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Gulmarg hosted over 7.68 lakh tourists in 2024, underscoring its popularity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It served as the main venue for the fourth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, boosting its national and international profile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Infrastructure Development<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foundation stone laid for fencing of the Gulmarg golf course\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Estimated cost: \u20b94.77 crore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Objective: Protect and enhance one of the region\u2019s iconic tourism assets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Economic and Social Impact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Infrastructure upgrades are expected to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Generate employment opportunities for local youth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Strengthen Gulmarg\u2019s standing in international tourism markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Encourage professional skiing and winter sports training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broader Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The projects signal a shift toward high-quality, sustainable tourism development in Jammu and Kashmir.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">They represent strategic investments designed to balance economic growth, global competitiveness, and environmental protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Bison Horn Maria Dance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Background<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The Dandami Madia (Maria) are a prominent tribal group inhabiting southern Chhattisgarh, particularly in Darbha, Tokapal, Lohandiguda, and Dantewada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Their lifestyle reflects a deep interdependence with forests, where livelihood, belief systems, and cultural practices remain closely linked to nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historical and Ethnic Roots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The community identifies as part of the broader <strong>Gond tradition<\/strong>, carrying echoes of the ancient Gondwana region that once covered large parts of central India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Their cultural expressions preserve <strong>ancient tribal memories and practices, <\/strong>transmitted orally and through ritual performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bison Horn Maria Dance: Core Cultural Expression<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The Bison Horn Maria dance is the most distinctive cultural art form of the Dandami Madias.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It is performed by <strong>both men and women<\/strong>, turning village spaces into communal cultural arenas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Costume and Visual Elements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Men\u2019s attire<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bamboo headgear shaped like horns, decorated with bison horns, feathers, and colourful cloth strips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple bead necklaces and brass ankle bells that add rhythmic sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Women\u2019s attire<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bright, handwoven saris with heavy silver and brass ornaments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jewellery incorporates \u20b91\u2013\u20b910 coins and often includes a brass crown, enhancing ceremonial appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Music and Movement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The dance is accompanied by drums and bamboo flutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Movements are rhythmic and flowing, with swaying shoulders and coordinated group formations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ritual and Social Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The dance celebrates:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hunting traditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Village rituals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The community\u2019s spiritual and ecological bond with nature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It reaches its peak during the Madia festival, a major cultural gathering involving families from distant hamlets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Religious and Spiritual Dimensions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Performances include chants and invocations of local deities such as Budhadev and Danteshwari Mai, reflecting indigenous belief systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuity Amid Change<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Despite exposure to modern influences, the Bison Horn Maria dance continues to thrive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It functions as a living cultural practice, not a static or museumised tradition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broader Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The dance serves as an affirmation of tribal identity, ancestral continuity, and collective memory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It represents the living cultural soul of the Dandami Madia community, reinforcing social cohesion and cultural resilience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Traits of Mangroves to Survive in Salt Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core Problem Addressed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Most terrestrial plants cannot survive in salty environments because salt disrupts water uptake and damages cells.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mangroves are a rare exception, thriving in coastal, high-salinity conditions where few plants can live.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research Context<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">An international team of scientists published their findings in <em>Current Biology<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The study investigates <strong>cellular-level adaptations<\/strong> that enable mangroves to tolerate saltwater.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Lead insights were provided by Adam Roddy, Assistant Professor at New York University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evolutionary Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mangroves have evolved independently <strong>around 30 times over the past 200 million years<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">This repeated evolution suggests a consistent and effective biological solution to salt stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study Scope and Methodology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Researchers analysed <strong>34 mangrove species<\/strong> across <strong>17 plant families<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mangroves were compared with closely related inland (non-salt-tolerant) plant species.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Focus was placed on leaf cell structure and physiological traits rather than whole-plant features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Cellular Discoveries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mangroves <strong>do not<\/strong> rely on:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smaller stomata<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A higher number of stomata<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased photosynthetic rates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Instead, mangroves possess:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Very small leaf epidermal pavement cells<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thicker, stronger cell walls<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">These traits provide:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Greater <strong>mechanical strength<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced tolerance to <strong>low osmotic potential<\/strong>, allowing cells to function despite saline conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salt Management Strategies in Mangroves<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mangroves employ a variety of mechanisms, depending on species:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Salt exclusion<\/strong>: Roots with a waxy internal layer filter out most salt, requiring strong water tension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salt secretion<\/strong>: Some species absorb salt but later concentrate and expel it through specialised leaf tissues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Despite different strategies, all rely on robust cellular structures to survive salt stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ecological Importance of Mangroves<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Protect coastlines from erosion and storm damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Provide critical habitats for fish, birds, and other wildlife.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Support coastal ecosystems that millions of people depend on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implications for Climate Change<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Rising sea levels and increasing soil salinity threaten global agriculture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mangroves offer a model for understanding how plants can adapt to saline environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applications in Agriculture and Biotechnology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Findings suggest that <strong>engineering cell size and cell wall properties<\/strong> could improve salt tolerance in crops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The research points toward prioritising economically important plants that are vulnerable to salinity increases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overall Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The study demonstrates that <strong>a small number of simple cell traits<\/strong> can underpin extreme environmental resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mangroves serve as a powerful natural blueprint for developing future salt-tolerant plant species.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">H200 chips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical Details of the H200<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The H200:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Belongs to Nvidia\u2019s Hopper generation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the second-fastest AI chip Nvidia offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Went into mass deployment last year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It is manufactured by TSMC using a 4-nanometre (4nm) process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Indian Squash Team Won World Cup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historic Achievement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The Indian Squash Team won its first-ever World Cup title at the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">This marks a milestone moment in the history of Indian squash and Indian sports overall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Players Recognised<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Joshna Chinnappa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Abhay Singh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Velavan Senthil Kumar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Anahat Singh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Significance for Indian Sports<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The victory showcases the rising strength of Indian athletes on the global stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">It reflects improved training, commitment, and international competitiveness in non-mainstream sports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">India will co-host the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine from 17\u201319 December 2025 in New Delhi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Organized jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Theme: \u201cRestoring balance: The science and practice of health and well-being.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Builds on the inaugural Summit in 2023 (Gandhinagar, Gujarat), positioning Traditional Medicine in the global health agenda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 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