News: The draft of the 5th National Science, Technology and Innovation(STI) Policy has been finalized and is now available for public consultation. Facts: Vision of the Policy: The Science, Technology and Innovation Policy will be guided by the following broad vision; To achieve technological self-reliance and position for India among the top three scientific superpowers in the decade to come. To… Continue reading DST releases Draft 5th National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy for public consultation
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Telia Rumal
GI tag for Jharkhand’s Sohrai Khovar painting, Telangana’s Telia Rumal News:Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Sohrai Khovar painting and Telia Rumal. Facts: Sohrai Khovar: It is a traditional and ritualistic mural painting practised by local tribal women in Hazaribagh,Jharkhand. It is mostly practised during local harvest and marriage seasons… Continue reading Telia Rumal
Kondapalli Bommalu
Kondapalli bommalu (Kondapalli toys) are colourful, hand-crafted, wooden toys made by artisans of Kondapalli town, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. The artisans who work on crafting these wooden toys are called the Arya Kshatriyas. They are said to have migrated to Kondapalli town from Rajasthan in the 16th century. The Kondapalli toys are crafted from a wood… Continue reading Kondapalli Bommalu
World Thalassemia Day 2020
News: World Thalassemia Day is observed on May 8th every year. Facts: It has been observed since 1994 by the Thalassemia International Federation. Aim:To commemorate Thalassemia patients and to encourage those who struggle to live with the disease. Theme: The dawning of a new era for Thalassemia: Time for a global effort to make novel therapies… Continue reading World Thalassemia Day 2020
Tiger Census Report
News: Union Environment Minister has released a detailed report of All India Tiger Census Report 2018 ahead of Global Tiger Day. Facts: The All India tiger estimation has been carried out once in every four years since 2006. Key Takeaways: Tigers: The total count of tigers has risen to 2,967 in 2018 from 2,226 in 2014 — an… Continue reading Tiger Census Report
Kandangi Saree
T.N.’s Dindigul lock and Kandangi saree get GI tag Dindigul lock and Kandangi saree from Tamil Nadu have been given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Dindigul locks are made in an area of 5 km in and around Dindigul in Tamil Nadu. The lock is world famous for their superior quality and durability, and the… Continue reading Kandangi Saree
Shirui Lily Festival
News: Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture has inaugurated the Shirui Lily Festival in Ukhrul district,Manipur. Facts: About the Shirui Lily festival: Shirui Lily Festival is an annual five-day State festival celebrated in Ukhrul district,Manipur. The festival seeks to spread awareness about the endangered Shirui Lily and promote the district of Ukhrul as a… Continue reading Shirui Lily Festival
[Downloads]Monthly Compilation of 7PM Editorials December, 2020
Good Afternoon every one .We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 7pm Editorial for the month of December, 2020 Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [16th to 30th December] Read also :-current affairs for upsc 2020
RBI Syncs Financial Year with the Fiscal Year
News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to will align its financial accounting year with that of the central government’s fiscal year with effect from 2020-21 Facts: Fiscal year: It is used in government accounting, which varies between countries, and for budget purposes. In India, the government’s financial year runs from 1 April to 31… Continue reading RBI Syncs Financial Year with the Fiscal Year
Classical Languages in India
News: At the 93rd edition of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan,a resolution was passed demanding the declaration of Marathi as a Classical Languages in India . Facts: About Classical languages: Currently, six languages enjoy the ‘Classical Languages in India ’ status namely Tamil (declared in 2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013),… Continue reading Classical Languages in India
