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Majuli Masks GI Tag

Source- The post on Majuli Masks is based on the article “GI tag for Majuli masks of Assam: History, cultural significance of the centuries-old art form” published in “Indian Express” on 7th March 2024.  What is the News? Recently, Assam’s traditional Majuli masks got a GI tag. About Majuli masks 1) About: These are handmade masks that are traditionally… Continue reading Majuli Masks GI Tag

ISRO to Provide Internet Services in 80 Remote Tribal Villages

Source- The post on ISRO to Provide Internet Services in 80 Remote Tribal Villages is based on the article “Centre to rope in ISRO to provide Internet in 80 remote tribal villages” published in “The Hindu” on 8th March 2024. What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is planning to collaborate with ISRO to deploy… Continue reading ISRO to Provide Internet Services in 80 Remote Tribal Villages

Desert star dunes

Source- The post on Desert star dunes is based on the article “Scientists reveal secrets of Earth’s magnificent desert star dunes” published in “The Hindu” on 5th March 2024. What is the News? Scientists unveiled the first in-depth study of star dunes, revealing the internal structure of these geological features. About Sand Dunes 1. About: Star dunes are… Continue reading Desert star dunes

e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi

Source-This post on e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi has been created based on the article “Shri Goyal launches ‘e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi’ to ease farmers’ warehousing logistics” published in “PIB” on 4th March 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Commerce and Industry and Textiles launched ‘e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi’ (Digital… Continue reading e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi

India’s second spaceport at Kulasekharapattanam (TN)

Source-This post on India’s second spaceport at Kulasekharapattanam (TN) has been created based on the article “Modi lays stone for India’s second spaceport at Kulasekarapa” published in “Times of India” on 29th February 2024. Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the country’s second spaceport at Kulasekarapattinam in in Tuticorin district. About… Continue reading India’s second spaceport at Kulasekharapattanam (TN)

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM)

About Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) 1. About: The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) is a Central Sector Scheme announced in the Interim Budget of 2019. 2. Aim: It aims to provide social security to unorganized workers and is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment starting from February 15, 2019. 3.… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM)

Swachhata Green Leaf Rating initiative

Source-This post on Swachhata Green Leaf Rating initiative  has been created based on the article “Swachhata Green Leaf Rating Initiative” published in “PIB” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism launched the Swachhata Green… Continue reading Swachhata Green Leaf Rating initiative

ADITI scheme

Source-This post on ADITI scheme has been created based on the article “DefConnect 2024: Raksha Mantri launches ADITI scheme to promote innovations in critical & strategic defence technologies” published in “PIB” on 4 March 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme was launched by Department of… Continue reading ADITI scheme

Risa Textile- GI Tag

Source- The post on Risa Textile is based on the article “Tripura’s traditional tribal attire ‘risa’ gets GI tag: CM Manik Saha” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd March 2024.  What is the News? Recently, Tripura’s traditional tribal attire ‘Risa’ got GI tag. About Risa  1. About Risa: It is a traditionally handwoven cloth used as a female… Continue reading Risa Textile- GI Tag

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