Source- This post on Eri Silk has been created based on the article “NEHHDC achieves Oeko-Tex Certification for Eri Silk, marking a milestone for Northeast’s unique vegan silk” published in “PIB” on 16 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) under the Ministry of Development of North… Continue reading Eri Silk
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National Treasure at Fort St. George Museum, Chennai
Source- This post on National Treasure at Fort St. George Museum, Chennai has been created based on the article “NATIONAL TREASURE AT FORT ST. GEORGE MUSEUM, CHENNAI” published in “PIB” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? As India prepares to celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15th. So, the Fort St. George Museum… Continue reading National Treasure at Fort St. George Museum, Chennai
Lunisolar calendar
Source- This post on lunisolar calendar has been created based on the article “Ancient calendar, possibly world’s oldest, found: Could it document a long-ago disaster?” published in “Times of India” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, scientists have discovered what is believed to be the earliest known lunisolar calendar. About the lunisolar calendar… Continue reading Lunisolar calendar
Kerala Jewish communities
Source- This post on Kerala Jewish communities has been created based on the article “Once thriving, now all but gone: a history of Kerala’s Jewish communities” published in “Indian Express” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Kerala’s Jewish communities, which were once vibrant population, have been seeing a significant decline in population. From an estimated… Continue reading Kerala Jewish communities
Bagata Tribe
Source- This post on Bagata Tribe has been created based on the article “In dark shadow of a powerhouse: tribes who built A.P power project live in darkness” published in “The Hindu” on 6 August 2024. Why in News? The Bagata tribal people, who worked on the Lower Sileru Hydro-Electric Project construction, continue to live… Continue reading Bagata Tribe
Benefits of Making Charaideo Moidams to the UNESCO World Heritage List
Source- This post on the Benefits of Making Charaideo Moidams to the UNESCO World Heritage List has been created based on the article “Royal burial mounds of the Ahom dynasty from Assam make it to UNESCO World Heritage List” published in “The Hindu” on 27 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Charaideo Moidams,… Continue reading Benefits of Making Charaideo Moidams to the UNESCO World Heritage List
Cultural Property Agreement
Source- This post on the Cultural Property Agreement has been created based on the article “India and United States of America sign the first ever ‘Cultural Property Agreement” published in “PIB” on 27 July 2024. Why in the news? The Cultural Property Agreement was signed on 26th July 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi between… Continue reading Cultural Property Agreement
National Mission for Manuscripts
Source- This post on the National Mission for Manuscripts has been created based on the article “NATIONAL MISSION FOR MANUSCRIPTS” published in “PIB” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? The National Mission for Manuscripts aims to document, conserve, digitize, and disseminate India’s manuscript heritage. About National Mission for Manuscripts 1. The National Mission… Continue reading National Mission for Manuscripts
Sangameswara Temple
Source- This post on the Sangameswara Temple has been created based on the article “Sangameswara shrine submerges in Krishna river” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? The Sangameswara Temple has recently submerged in the backwaters of the Srisailam project in Nandyal district following heavy inflow from the Krishna River.… Continue reading Sangameswara Temple
Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temples
Source- This post on the Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temples has been created based on the article “Bihar’s Vishnupad and Mahabodhi temples, for which corridor projects were announced” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the finance minister announced during her Union Budget speech that corridor projects will be built… Continue reading Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temples
