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Everything You Need to Know About Khelo India Youth Games 2025

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The Khelo India Youth Games 2025 is a major national sporting event that started on May 4 and will end on May 15, across multiple locations in Bihar and New Delhi. Over 5,000 young athletes from various states and union territories of India participated in 27 different sports disciplines, including athletics, gymnastics, shooting, and esports (as a demonstration event). Athletes compete to win medals, and each medal contributes points to their respective state or union territory’s overall tally. The state or union territory with the highest number of gold medals at the conclusion of the games is declared the over- all winner. The Khelo India Youth Games serve as a significant platform to identify and nurture young sporting talent, promoting sports development and encouraging a culture of athletic excellence throughout India.

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The official mascot of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 is Gajasimha. Gajasimha is a mythical creature combining the power of an elephant and the heart of a lion, inspired by ancient temple sculptures from the Pala dynasty period in Nalanda and Bodh Gaya. It symbolises strength, wisdom, endurance, and fearless leadership, representing the spirit of young athletes competing in the games.

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Khelo India Youth Games 2025 medal tally

What is the Khelo India initiative?

The Khelo India initiative is a national program launched by the Government of India in 2017-18 to promote sports and fitness across the country, especially at the grassroots level. Its main goal is to improve India’s sports culture by identifying talented young athletes, organising structured competitions, and developing sports infrastructure nationwide.

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Everything You Need to Know About National Endangered Species Day

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Did you know that some of your favourite animals might disappear forever if we don’t protect them? That’s why we celebrate National Endangered Species Day every year – to remember how important it is to take care of animals and plants that are in danger of going extinct. India, along with the rest of the world, has celebrated National Endangered Species Day on the third Friday of May every year since 2006. This year the National Endangered Species Day will be celebrated on May 16.

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History

National Endangered Species Day was started in 2006 by David Robinson and the Endangered Species Coalition in the US to help people learn about animals and plants that are in danger of disappearing forever.

Why is it celebrated?

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, forty percent of animals, insects and plants on this planet are at risk of extinction. The day is celebrated to raise awareness about endangered species-animals and plants that are at risk of extinction because of things like habitat loss, pollution, climate change, and hunting. It reminds us why it is important to protect these species and their homes to keep nature balanced and healthy for future generations.

How is it celebrated in India?

In India, National Endangered Species Day is observed with activities that teach people about the country’s endangered animals. Schools, wildlife groups, museums, and communities organise events such as workshops, online campaigns, and educational programs to spread awareness and encourage people to help protect these species.

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India’s Endangered Animals

Here are some important endangered species in India that you should know about:

  • Bengal Tiger: India’s national animal, the Bengal tiger is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.
  • Asiatic Lion: Found only in the Gir Forest of Gujarat, this lion is smaller than African lions and critically endangered.
  • Snow Leopard: Lives in the Himalayan mountains and is endangered because of habitat loss and conflicts with humans.
  • Red Panda: Looks like a mix of a cat and bear, lives in forests, and is threatened by deforestation and poaching.
  • Great Indian Bustard: One of the heaviest flying birds, critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
  • Blackbuck: A beautiful antelope endangered because of poaching and habitat loss.
  • Gharial: A long crocodile found in rivers, endangered mainly due to polluted water.
  • Pangolin: A unique ant-eating mammal poached for its scales and meat, critically endangered.
  • One-horned Rhinoceros: Mostly found in northeastern India, vulnerable but recovering due to conservation.
  • Nilgiri Tahr: A mountain goat living in the Western Ghats, endangered due to habitat loss and climate change.
  • Indian Bison (Gaur): The largest wild cattle, threatened by poaching and habitat loss.
  • Kashmiri Red Stag: Critically endangered deer species found in Dachigam National Park.

Word Check: 

An endangered species is one that’s at serious risk of extinction — meaning it could disappear from the planet entirely. This can happen for several reasons:

  • Habitat loss, such as deforestation and urban development
  • Poaching and illegal trade
  • Pollution, including plastic and chemical waste
  • Climate change, which affects food sources and breeding cycles
  • Invasive species introduced by human activity

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The Gruffalo Is Back with a New Story After 20 Years

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The Gruffalo-the big, scary but lovable monster with knobbly knees and a poisonous wart on his nose-is coming back! Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the amazing team who created the original Gruffalo books, are making a brand-new story that will be out in September 2026. The Gruffalo first appeared over 20 years ago and became one of the most popular children’s books ever, loved by millions of children around the world.

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Now, Julia Donaldson is writing about a new adventure for the Gruffalo and his friends, inspired by a reading campaign that helped children enjoy stories even more. Axel Scheffler is already drawing incredible pictures for the new book, and the story promises to be just as fun and exciting as the old ones. The original Gruffalo story is about a clever little mouse who tricks big animals in the forest by pretending to be friends with the scary Gruffalo. The new book will also help encourage children everywhere to love reading and storytelling, with support from charities that want to make reading fun for everyone.

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Secrets of the Penguins: Amazing adventures in the wild!

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A new documentary called Secrets of the Penguins will take you on an exciting journey to meet penguins like you’ve never seen before! It’s made by National Geographic and executive produced by famous filmmaker James Cameron, who loves exploring wild, tough places. 

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The series shows penguins living in some of the coldest and harshest places on Earth, like Antarctica, and also in surprising spots like deserts and tropical islands. You’ll see incredible moments, like baby emperor penguins bravely jumping off a 50-foot cliff into icy water for their first swim! Talk about courage. The filmmakers spent two years traveling the world, from South Africa to the Galápagos Islands, capturing never-before-seen penguin behaviors. You’ll watch penguins “talk”, solve problems, and even steal fish from pelicans in clever ways. The documentary also shows how penguins survive in a changing world, facing challenges like climate change and melting ice. But it’s not just about problems-it’s about how amazing and smart penguins really are, and how their lives connect to ours. You can watch the documentary Secrets of the Penguins in India on JioHotstar, where it is available for streaming.

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WHO Agrees on New Global Pandemic Treaty

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Member states of the World Health Organization (“WHO”) have agreed on the International Treaty on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (“Treaty”), after three years of discussions. The purpose of the rules under the Treaty is to help countries work together to stop new diseases like COVID-19, from becoming a global threat.

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The Treaty provides for rules with respect to sharing of information in a timely manner, fair access to vaccines and medicines, and stronger health systems. WHO director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the deal as “a significant milestone in our shared journey towards a safer world”. It is only the second time in the WHO’s 75-year history that an international agreement of this type has been reached. It still needs to be formally adopted by members when they meet for the World Health Assembly.

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