Source: The post is based on the article “Dogra architecture gets a revival at J&K’s Maharaj Gunj” published in “The Hindu” on 26th October 2023 Why in the News? Srinagar Smart City Ltd. and the Kashmir chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) have joined hands to conserve vernacular elements… Continue reading Dogra architecture gets a revival at J&K’s Maharaj Gunj
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₹2.9-crore project to improve amenities around Edakkal Caves
Source: The post is based on the article “₹2.9-crore project to improve amenities around Edakkal Caves” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd October 2023 What is the News? Kerala Tourism has launched a project to improve civic amenities around the Edakkal Caves in Wayanad. Where is Edakkal Caves? Located in: Wayanad,Kerala Hills: The caves are… Continue reading ₹2.9-crore project to improve amenities around Edakkal Caves
Must visit Parvati Kund and Jageshwar temples in Kumaon: PM
Source: The post is based on the article “Must visit Parvati Kund and Jageshwar temples in Kumaon: PM” published in “Economic Times” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has encouraged people to visit the Parvati Kund and Jageshwar temples in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. What are Parvati Kund and… Continue reading Must visit Parvati Kund and Jageshwar temples in Kumaon: PM
How is GI-tagged Jaderi namakatti made in Tamil Nadu?
Source: The post is based on the article “How is GI-tagged Jaderi namakatti made in Tamil Nadu?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Jaderi Namakatti?3 Who makes it?4 What is it made from? What is the News? Jaderi namakatti from Tamil Nadu has been recently given… Continue reading How is GI-tagged Jaderi namakatti made in Tamil Nadu?
What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa
Source: The post is based on the article “What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? Goan cashew (kernel) has been granted the geographical indication (GI) tag. How did cashew come to Goa and become a contributor to the… Continue reading What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa
Udangudi Panangarupatti gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Udangudi Panangarupatti gets GI tag” published in “The Hindu” on 9th October 2023 What is the News? Udangudi ‘Panangkarupatti’ from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. What is Udangudi Panangkarupatti? Udangudi Panangkarupatti is also referred to as palm jaggery. It is prepared using the… Continue reading Udangudi Panangarupatti gets GI tag
PM releases commemorative coin and stamp on 500th birth anniversary of Veerangana Rani Durgavati
Source: The post is based on the article “PM releases commemorative coin and stamp on 500th birth anniversary of Veerangana Rani Durgavati” published in “PIB” on 9th October 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister performed bhoomi poojan of ‘Veerangana Rani Durgavati Smarak aur Udyaan‘ during the 500th birth anniversary of Rani Durgavati. Who… Continue reading PM releases commemorative coin and stamp on 500th birth anniversary of Veerangana Rani Durgavati
Sarakka Central Tribal University approved for Telangana: The figures of Sammakka-Sarakka, their significance
Source: The post is based on the article “Sarakka Central Tribal University approved for Telangana: The figures of Sammakka-Sarakka, their significance” published in “Indian Express” on 7th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has Sarakka Central Tribal University been approved for Telangana?3 Who was Sammakka and Sarakka?4 What is Sammakka Saralamma Jatara? What… Continue reading Sarakka Central Tribal University approved for Telangana: The figures of Sammakka-Sarakka, their significance
Arunachal Yak churpi gets GI tag, to boost conservation
Source: The post is based on the article “Arunachal Yak churpi gets GI tag, to boost conservation” published in “Deccan Herald” on 7th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Yak Churpi?3 What is Arunachalee yak?4 What is Himalayan Yak? What is the News? Yak Churpi of Arunachal Pradesh has been given recognition… Continue reading Arunachal Yak churpi gets GI tag, to boost conservation
GI tags for Basohli Pashmina, Udhampur’s Kalari
Source: The post is based on the article “GI tags for Basohli Pashmina, Udhampur’s Kalari” published in “Hindustan Times” on 6th October 2023 What is the News? Basohli Pashmina and Kalari cuisine from Jammu and Kashmir has got the Geographical Indication(GI) tag. What is Basohli Pashmina? Source: KashmirObserver Basohli Pashmina is a more than 100-year-old… Continue reading GI tags for Basohli Pashmina, Udhampur’s Kalari
