The habitat rights are formally provided to Mankidia of Odisha under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006.
About Mankidia Tribes
- They are one of the seventy-five Particularly Vulnerable Tribes
- They are a semi-nomadic section of the Birhor tribe.
- The community is famed for its skill in catching monkeys and trapping small birds and animals.
- They live in dome shaped leaf huts, known as Kumbha.
- Speak a language of their own that belongs to the Munda branch of Austro-Asiatic language group.
7th Anubhav Awards Ceremony is to be held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
About Anubhav Awards
- Given by: Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare
- Based on: Anubhav Write ups,i.e, sharing of experiences by retiring central government employees/pensioners on Anubhav Portal.
- Aim: to foster good governance and administrative reforms in future on the basis of the experience shared by retiring employees.
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Recently, Indian contingent won Gold in both open and women’s category at the 45th International Chess Federation (FIDE) Olympiad.
About 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad
- Organized in: Budapest, Hungary.
- 44th Chess Olympiad took place for the first time in India (Chennai).
- Trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Hamilton-Russell Cup.
- Trophy for the winning team in the women’s section is the Vera Menchik Cup.
About FIDE
- It’s the governing body of the sport of chess, and it regulates all international chess competitions.
- Constituted as a non-governmental institution, it was recognized by International Olympic Committee as a Global Sporting Organization in 1999.
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The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has launched RESET Programme.
About RESET Programme
- It aims to empower retired sports persons with knowledge and skills for career development and increased employability.
- Retired athletes aged 20-50 who have participated or received medals in international or national events.
- Key Features:
- Two levels based on educational qualifications—Class 12th and above, and Class 11th and below.
- Mode: Hybrid, including self-paced learning and on-ground training with internships.
- Placement assistance and guidance for entrepreneurial ventures.
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