News-The Government has amended the Tobacco Board Rules, 1976, extending the registration validity for Virginia tobacco growers from 1 year to 3 years. About Tobacco Origin: Thought to have originated in South America. Agro-Climatic Requirements Temperature: Ideally between 20°C to 27°C Rainfall: Requires a minimum of 500 mm; not suitable above 1200 mm Soil: Prefers… Continue reading Tobacco
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Key Facts about Saudi Arabia
News- Recently, the Indian Prime Minister visited Saudi Arabia and co-chaired the second meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC). Key Facts about Saudi Arabia. About Saudi Arabia It is a country in West Asia, located at the centre of the Middle East. It is the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula, covering… Continue reading Key Facts about Saudi Arabia
Nitrogen
News: Nitrous oxide is the third most abundant of the greenhouse gases; it accentuates the greenhouse effect in the same way as carbon dioxide does by capturing re-radiated infrared radiation from the Earth’s surface and warming the troposphere. Nitrogen. About Nitrogen It is the fifth-most abundant gas in the universe and the most pervasive on… Continue reading Nitrogen
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
News: The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has achieved a historic milestone in the financial year 2024-25, recording a turnover of Rs 1.70 lakh crore during the period. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). About Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) It is a statutory body established under Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act,… Continue reading Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
Key Facts about Vatican City
News: Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and sovereign of the Vatican City State, will be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Vatican City. Key Facts about Vatican City It is the smallest sovereign country in the world, covering about 44 hectares (110 acres). It is landlocked within Rome, Italy, and became… Continue reading Key Facts about Vatican City
Buffer Zones in Tiger Reserves
News– The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet recently approved a scheme for developing buffer zones in the state’s nine tiger reserves. Buffer Zones in Tiger Reserves. About Buffer Zone A buffer zone is an area that surrounds or adjoins the core area of a Tiger Reserve or any Protected Area (PA). It acts as a protective shield… Continue reading Buffer Zones in Tiger Reserves
Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs)
News: Recently, scientists found a green way to recycle toxic perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs). About Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs) A perovskite solar cell is one that includes a perovskite-structured compound, most commonly a hybrid organic-inorganic lead or tin halide-based material, as the light-harvesting active layer. A perovskite is a material (first… Continue reading Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs)
Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)
News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in a study using its satellites has estimated the total wheat production from eight major wheat growing States of India. Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP). About Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP) It is a semi-automated and scalable framework which enables the near… Continue reading Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)
Kokborok Language
News– The Kokborok Sahitya Parishad has appealed for the inclusion of Kokborok in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. Kokborok Language. About Kokborok Language It is the native language of the Borok people, commonly known as Tripuris. It is spoken as a mother tongue by several indigenous communities such as: Debbarma (Tripuri) Reang, Jamatia,… Continue reading Kokborok Language
Operation ATALANTA
News- The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA has proposed conducting a joint exercise with the Indian Navy. Operation ATALANTA. About Operation ATALANTA It is a maritime security mission launched by the European Union in 2008. It operates under the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). Objective- To support efforts aimed at maintaining… Continue reading Operation ATALANTA
