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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

About the Preamble of the Indian Constitution

News:The Constitution particularly its Preamble of the Indian , has frequently been at the centre of the ongoing debate over the Citizenship Amendment Act. Facts: About Preamble: The term ‘preamble’ refers to the introduction or preface to the Constitution.It contains the summary or essence of the Constitution. It serves two purposes namely (a)indicates the source… Continue reading About the Preamble of the Indian Constitution

Amrabad Tiger Reserve

Amrabad Tiger Reserve News:Recently,a major forest fire was reported for a second time from the Amrabad Tiger Reserve in Nagarkurnool district. Facts: About Amrabad Tiger Reserve: Amrabad Tiger Reserve lies in the Nallamala hills,Telangana.Earlier,it was part of the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger reserve. The tiger reserve has a large presence of the Chenchu tribe. About Chenchus Tribe:… Continue reading Amrabad Tiger Reserve

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