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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

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

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

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 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