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
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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
First public sector caravan park in Kerala to bring in more tourists to Bekal Fort
Source: The post is based on the article “First public sector caravan park in Kerala to bring in more tourists to Bekal Fort” published in “The Hindu” on 6th October 2023 What is the News? The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation(KTDC) will develop the caravan park and camp shelter at Bekal Fort. What is Bekal Fort?… Continue reading First public sector caravan park in Kerala to bring in more tourists to Bekal Fort
Toto Language: A dictionary to save a language from extinction
Source: The post is based on the article “Toto Language: A dictionary to save a language from extinction” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd October 2023 What is the News? A dictionary titled “Toto Shabda Sangraha” is set to be released with the aim of preserving the Toto language. What is Toto Language? Toto is… Continue reading Toto Language: A dictionary to save a language from extinction
Jharkhand CM writes to PM, seeks recognition of Sarna religious code for tribals
Source: The post is based on the article “Jharkhand CM writes to PM, seeks recognition of Sarna religious code for tribals” published in “Indian Express” on 28th September 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sarna religion?3 What are Sarna faith people demanding?4 How will Sarna’s recognition as a separate religion help? What is… Continue reading Jharkhand CM writes to PM, seeks recognition of Sarna religious code for tribals
Hoysala temples on UNESCO heritage list: What sets the ‘Sacred Ensembles’ apart, what stories they tell
Source: The post is based on the article “Hoysala temples on UNESCO heritage list: What sets the ‘Sacred Ensembles’ apart, what stories they tell” published in Indian Express on 25th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas?3 What makes Hoysala Temples architecture stand out?4 What makes the three… Continue reading Hoysala temples on UNESCO heritage list: What sets the ‘Sacred Ensembles’ apart, what stories they tell
Madhya Pradesh CM unveils Adi Shankaracharya statue at Omkareshwar: Its story, significance
Source: The post is based on the article “Madhya Pradesh CM unveils Adi Shankaracharya statue at Omkareshwar: Its story, significance” published in Indian Express on 23rd September 2023 What is the News? Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister has unveiled the 108-foot-tall ‘Statue of Oneness’ of Adi Shankaracharya at Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh. The statue depicts Shankaracharya as… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh CM unveils Adi Shankaracharya statue at Omkareshwar: Its story, significance
