Year: 2020

Jallianwala Bagh Incident

News:13th April 2020 marks the 101st anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in Amritsar. Facts: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre also known as the Amritsar Massacre took place on 13th April 1919 under the command of General Dyer who ordered firing against the protestors who were gathered at Jallianwala Bagh to condemn the arrest of two… Continue reading Jallianwala Bagh Incident

Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary

News:An Asian Elephant from Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary has been rescued by the forest officials. Facts: Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary is the only sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh with a population of Asian elephants. Vegetation:It is covered by southern tropical dry deciduous and thorn forests. Asian Elephant: IUCN Status: Endangered Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I  Threat: Habitat… Continue reading Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary

Market Intervention scheme

News: The Central government has asked the state governments to procure perishable agricultural and horticultural items from the farmers under the Market Intervention Scheme Facts: It is a price support mechanism implemented on the request of State Governments for procurement of perishable and horticultural commodities in the event of a fall in market prices.  Implementing… Continue reading Market Intervention scheme

Cyclone Harold

News: Cyclone Harold strikes South Pacific island of Vanuatu. Facts: Type: Tropical Cyclone Areas affected: Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Tonga Additional facts: Tropical Cyclones: These are storms that originate and intensify over warm tropical oceans. They are intense low pressure areas with very strong winds circulating around it in anti-clockwise direction in the Northern… Continue reading Cyclone Harold

6 theme-based microsites to promote tourism spots

News: Kerala has put forward six theme-based microsites in the official website to promote destination and tourism products. Facts: Aim: To boost tourism post COVID-19 pandemic Featured Microsites: Ayurveda Yoga Kalaripayattu (an ancient martial art indigenous to Kerala) Temples of Kerala Judaism in Kerala and  Discovering Malabar Additional Facts: Iconic Tourist Sites Initiative Nodal Ministry:… Continue reading 6 theme-based microsites to promote tourism spots

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