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Tobacco Board of India

News: The Tobacco Board of India has claimed that Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco farmers’ earnings have more than doubled from Rs. 124 per kg (2019-20) to Rs. 279.54 (2023-24).  About Tobacco Board of India  It is a statutory body established by the Tobacco Board Act, 1975 for the overall development of the tobacco industry.  Functions:  Monitors… Continue reading Tobacco Board of India

National Rainfed Area Authority

News: The National Rainfed Area Authority, in collaboration with other agencies, organised a workshop to stimulate discussions and policy discourse on rainfed areas.  About National Rainfed Area Authority  It was established in 2006 as an expert body to provide knowledge input regarding systemic upgradation and management of the country’s dry land and rainfed agriculture.  Mission:… Continue reading National Rainfed Area Authority

United Nations Disengagement Observation Force

News: UN Secretary General paid tributes to Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who died serving as the Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observation Force (UNDOF) in Golan Heights.  About UNDOF   It was established in 1974 by the United Nations Security Council following the Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and… Continue reading United Nations Disengagement Observation Force

Varman Therapy

News: Recently, the National Institute of Siddha (NIS) has set a Guinness World Record for administering Varman therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously.  About Varman Therapy  It is a unique and traditional healing modality within the Siddha system of medicine, effective in treating various health conditions.  Benefits: It is a non-invasive, cost effective, non-pharmacological form of… Continue reading Varman Therapy

Turner Prize

News: Recently, Indian origin artist Jasleen Kaur was awarded the prestigious Turner Prize 2024 for her exhibition “Alter Altar” that pays tribute to her family history of migration to Scotland. Turner Prize Explained About Turner Prize About Turner Prize The prize is named after English painter JMW Turner, known for his expressive colouring, imaginative landscapes and… Continue reading Turner Prize

World Toilet Day 2024

Source: This post on World Toilet Day 2024 has been created based on the article “World Toilet Day 2024: Why it matters and India’s efforts towards sanitation” published in India Today on 20th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the UN observed World toilet day to raise awareness of the importance of safe sanitation. World Toilet… Continue reading World Toilet Day 2024

Nobel Prize in Economics 2024

Source: This post on Nobel Prize in Economics 2024 has been created based on the article “What this year’s Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded for” published in Indian Express on 15th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to economists Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson for their… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Economics 2024

Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

Source: The post on Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature is based on the article “South Korea’s Kang wins literature Nobel for her ‘intense prose’” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. Why in the News? The Swedish Academy awarded South Korean writer Han Kang the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for her “intense poetic prose”… Continue reading Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

Nobel Prize in Physics 2024

Source: This post on Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024 has been created based on the article “ Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024: Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun win for discovery of microRNA” published in Indian Express on 8th October 2024. Why in news? The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been awarded the 2024 Nobel… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Physics 2024

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