{"id":48220,"date":"2025-07-15T21:08:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T15:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=48220"},"modified":"2025-07-31T13:28:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T07:58:40","slug":"news-in-short-15-07-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/15-07-2025\/news-in-short-15-07-2025","title":{"rendered":"News In Short-15-07-2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Machilipatnam: Reawakening of an Ancient Port<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ Ancient History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam), a historic port town is witnessing a revival.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Machilipatnam in Ancient India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam), is a historic port town at the mouth of the <strong>Krishna River<\/strong> on the Bay of Bengal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early Maritime Significance:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The region was known as <strong>Masulipatnam or Maisolos<\/strong> (as per <strong>Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, 1st century CE<\/strong>), and it flourished as an ancient seaport on the Coromandel Coast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It served as a gateway to the Deccan, facilitating trade with <strong>Roman, Arab, and Southeast Asian traders.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Satavahana Period:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Under the Satavahanas (1st century BCE to 3rd century CE)<\/strong>, Masulipatnam emerged as a vibrant port for the <strong>export of muslin, spices, pearls, and textiles.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was linked to inland cities like <strong>Amaravati and Dharanikota<\/strong>, which were major centres of Buddhism and commerce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medieval and Colonial Revival:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>16th to 18th centuries<\/strong>, the port regained prominence under the Golconda Sultanate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It became a key trading post for the <strong>Dutch, British, and French East India <\/strong>Companies, however shifted focus to Madras (Chennai) in the 18th century, diminishing Machilipatnam\u2019s importance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Port Cities of Ancient India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Port City<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Dynasty\/Period<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lothal (Gujarat)<\/td><td>Indus Valley Civilization<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arikamedu (Puducherry)<\/td><td>Cholas and early Tamil kingdoms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kaveripattinam (Tamil Nadu)<\/td><td>Cholas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sopara (Maharashtra)<\/td><td>Satavahanas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tamralipta (West Bengal)<\/td><td>Mauryas and Guptas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Barygaza (Bharuch)<\/td><td>Indo-Greek and Kushan periods<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epaper.thehindu.com\/ccidist-ws\/th\/th_international\/issues\/139794\/OPS\/G84EJO27P.1+G1KEKQ31N.1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Behdeinkhlam Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The sacred Behdeinkhlam Festival was celebrated in <strong>Jowai, Meghalaya<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Behdienkhlam Festival\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning: <\/strong>The word Behdeinkhlam means &#8220;driving away the plague&#8221;, referring to expelling diseases like <strong>cholera<\/strong> and other evils from society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Timing:<\/strong> It is held <strong>annually in July<\/strong>, after the sowing season, symbolizing a prayer for a good harvest and protection from illness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It is predominantly celebrated<\/strong> by the <strong>Pnars,<\/strong> a sub-tribe of the<strong> Jaintia <\/strong>ethnic group in Meghalaya.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preservation of Indigenous Faith: <\/strong>The festival is an important means to preserve the<strong> Niamtre religion.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rituals and Celebrations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Rituals span <strong>three days.<\/strong> The <strong>men perform the dances<\/strong> and rituals and the women prepare and offer sacrificial food to the spirits of their ancestors, a vital ceremonial role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The \u2018<strong>Symbud Khnong<\/strong>\u2019 (sacred wooden post) is carried around the town and installed symbolically as a protection against evil spirits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A unique football-like game,<strong> Dad-lawakor<\/strong>, is played at <strong>Mynthong.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In recent years, messages against <strong>drug abuse, alcoholism, and climate change <\/strong>have been promoted during the celebrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/behdeinkhlam-festival-blends-ancient-rituals-modern-messages-in-meghalaya\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AIR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/Welfare Scheme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Union Ministry of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment, Government of India, is set to inaugurate the <strong>75th Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) at Uttar Pradesh.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PMDK is a <strong>unique initiative<\/strong> aimed at providing <strong>integrated services<\/strong> <strong>under one roof<\/strong>\u2014including assessment, evaluation, counselling, distribution, and post-distribution care\u2014for eligible Divyangjan and elderly beneficiaries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With the launch of this centre, the total number of operational PMDKs across India <strong>reaches 75.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a government-run initiative established to provide <strong>comprehensive rehabilitation and assistive services to:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Persons with disabilities (Divyangjan), and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior citizens in need of mobility or sensory support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The centres function under the <strong>Ministry of Social Justice &amp; Empowerment,<\/strong> and are implemented by <strong>ALIMCO<\/strong> (Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India), a central public sector enterprise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Target Groups:<\/strong> Persons with disabilities (PwDs), identified under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Senior citizens: <\/strong>Particularly those belonging to economically weaker sections (EWS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2144523#:~:text=Pradhan%20Mantri%20Divyasha%20Kendra%20is,eligible%20Divyangjan%20and%20elderly%20beneficiaries.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Government Order on Displaying Sugar and Fat Boards in Offices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Health&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has directed all Central and State government offices to display <strong>&#8216;Sugar and Fat Boards&#8217;<\/strong> \u2014 visual informational panels highlighting the sugar and fat content of food items sold in office premises.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Initiative<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The measure, supported by the <strong>Indian Council of Medical Research\u2013National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR\u2013NIN), <\/strong>aims to serve as a behavioural nudge to promote healthier dietary habits among government employees and visitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommended daily intake:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sugar: <\/strong>25 grams\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visible fat:<\/strong> 30 grams\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance of the Move<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India faces a growing burden of <strong>non-communicable diseases (NCDs) <\/strong>like diabetes and heart disease, driven by poor dietary habits, including excess sugar and fat intake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By encouraging informed food choices, the initiative supports <strong>preventive healthcare<\/strong> and could be a first step toward broader regulation of <strong>trans fat-rich food.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>What is Trans fat?<\/strong><br>&#8211; Trans fat (or trans-fatty acids) is a type of unsaturated fat that is harmful to health.<br>1. <strong>Increases LDL Cholesterol:<\/strong> Trans fats can raise levels of &#8220;bad&#8221; LDL cholesterol in the blood, which can contribute to the buildup of plaque in arteries and increase the risk of heart disease.\u00a0<br>2. <strong>Reduces HDL Cholesterol: <\/strong>They can also lower levels of &#8220;good&#8221; HDL cholesterol, which helps remove LDL cholesterol from the body.<br><strong>Types of Trans fat<\/strong><br>&#8211; <strong>Natural trans fats:<\/strong> Found in small amounts in meat and dairy from ruminant animals.<br>&#8211; <strong>Artificial (industrial) trans fats: <\/strong>Created by adding hydrogen to liquid oils (a process called hydrogenation) to make them solid.\u00a0<br>1. It is found in Vanaspati (hydrogenated oils), Bakery products (cakes, biscuits), Fried foods (samosas, pakoras), Street foods cooked in reused oil.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/health\/samosa-to-get-a-reality-check-with-government-order-on-sugar-and-fat-boards-at-offices\/article69811372.ece#:~:text=The\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)<\/strong> has fixed the prices of 71 medicines commonly used for diabetes &amp; cancer.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is an independent government regulatory agency established in 1997 under the <strong>Department of Pharmaceuticals<\/strong>, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its primary mandate is to fix, revise, and monitor the prices of pharmaceutical drugs and formulations in India, ensuring medicines remain affordable and accessible to every citizen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The NPPA used the powers granted to it under the <strong>Drug (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 2013<\/strong> to regulate the prices for these medicines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: IE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Australia announces 2025 Maitri Grants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/IR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Australia and India are deepening their partnership through the 2025 Maitri Grants, Fellowships, and Scholarships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Maitri Grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Maitri (meaning friendship) Grants is administered by the Centre for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/editorial-analysis\/04-03-2025\/australia-a-natural-partner-for-india-growth-trajectory\"><strong>Australia-India Relations<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It aims to support greater exchange and collaboration with India across technology, business, education and culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key initiatives include the<strong> Lowy Institute\u2019s India Chair<\/strong>, <strong>Asialink Business playbooks <\/strong>for cleantech and agtech partnerships, a major exhibition of Raja Ravi Varma\u2019s artworks, and a storytelling incubator led by Bodhini Studios.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 2024\u20132025 round also funds 13 research scholarships and 3 fellowships focused on areas like quantum computing, clean energy, biomanufacturing, maritime cooperation, and digital governance.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :IE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Roll on-Roll off (RoRo) Ferry Boats in the Mandovi River<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS3\/Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Goa government has launched two advanced Roll on-Roll off (RoRo) ferries, \u2018Gangotri\u2019 and \u2018Dwarka\u2019, on the <strong>Chorao-Ribandar route in the Mandovi river.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>The Mandovi River<\/strong><br>&#8211; It is one of the main <strong>West Flowing Rivers of Goa State.<\/strong>\u00a0<br>&#8211; It rises in the Jamboti Ghats in Karnataka State.<br>1. The total length of this West Flowing River from its origin to its outfall into the Arabian Sea is 62 km.<br>&#8211; The <strong>important tributaries<\/strong> of Mandovi River are Sarang, Mahainada, Udel, Lohi, Velvota Bicholim, Mapuce, Nanoda and Khandepar.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Roll on-Roll off (RoRo) ferry boats<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Roll-on &amp; Roll-off (\u201cRo-Ro\u201d)<\/strong> waterways projects comprise of Ro-Ro ships\/vessels which are designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, trucks, semi-trailer trucks, trailers and railroad cars that are driven on and off the ship on their wheels or using a platform vehicle.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It also <strong>comprises jetties<\/strong>, with related port terminals and approach connectivity infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roll on-Roll off (RoRo) ferries \u2018Gangotri\u2019 and \u2018Dwarka\u2019 are eco-friendly ferries, built by Vijai Marine Shipyards on a Built-Own-Operate-Transfer model.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This is <strong>India\u2019s first RoRo ferry service<\/strong>, aimed at improving waterway transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They can carry up to 100 passengers, 15 four-wheelers, and 30\u201340 two-wheelers, reducing travel time from 30 to 12\u201313 minutes.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Importance&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ferries feature faster speeds, modern technology, air-conditioned passenger compartments, and emergency medical kits, with plans to expand the service to other routes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :IE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>India Signs Long-Term Fertilizer Supply Agreements with Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Agriculture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers concluded his <strong>three-day visit to Saudi Arabia.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Outcome<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signing of<strong> long-term supply agreements<\/strong> between Saudi Arabia\u2019s Maaden and Indian companies (IPL, KRIBHCO, CIL).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Supply of 3.1 million metric tons<\/strong> of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) annually from 2025-26, up from 1.9 million MT in 2024\u201325.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agreements<strong> valid for 5 years,<\/strong> with an option to extend for another 5 years by mutual consent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India\u2019s DAP imports from Saudi Arabia<\/strong> increased by 17% in FY 2024\u201325 (1.9 MT) over FY 2023\u201324 (1.6 MT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Significance:<\/strong> The long-term fertilizer agreements are expected to provide<strong> greater supply security for India\u2019s agricultural sector <\/strong>and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is DAP?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP)<\/strong> is a type of fertilizer that contains <strong>phosphorus and nitrogen,<\/strong> two essential nutrients for plant growth.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nano DAP contains <strong>nanoparticles of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) <\/strong>which helps in better crop growth and yield.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DAP is commonly used in agriculture to provide a <strong>quick and readily available source of nutrients to plants.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is the <strong>second most commonly<\/strong> used fertilizer in India after urea.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/india-signs-long-term-fertilizer-supply-agreements-with-saudi-arabia\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>AIR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Shinkansen Technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ S&amp;T<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India will be among the first countries in the world to debut the next-generation <strong>E10 Shinkansen <\/strong>bullet trains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About E10 Shinkansen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Also known as the Alfa-X, the E10 can reach speeds up to 400 km\/h, offering significant improvements in speed, safety, energy efficiency, and passenger comfort over the E5, which tops out at 320 km\/h.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The E10 will replace the E2 and E5 fleets in Japan and mark a major leap forward for high-speed rail in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipped with automatic train control (ATC), Shinkansen eliminates the need for trackside signals and maintains a perfect safety record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: HT<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam), a historic port town is witnessing a revival.\u00a0<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Machilipatnam in Ancient India<\/strong><\/h3>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam), is a historic port town at the mouth of the Krishna River on the Bay of Bengal.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">The region was known as Masulipatnam or Maisolos (as per Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, 1st century CE), and it flourished as an ancient seaport on the Coromandel Coast.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">It served as a gateway to the Deccan, facilitating trade with Roman, Arab, and Southeast Asian traders.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\">It served as a gateway to the Deccan, facilitating trade with Roman, Arab, and Southeast Asian traders.<\/li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/15-07-2025\/news-in-short-15-07-2025\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm 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