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Kalaripayattu

News: The relegation of Kalaripayattu to the demonstration section of the 38th edition of the National Games has sparked off a political storm.  About Kalaripayattu It is one of the oldest and most scientific martial art forms in the world based on the ancient knowledge of the human body.  It originated in Kerala. Myths credit the… Continue reading Kalaripayattu

Diamond Imprest Authorisation

News: The Department of Commerce, Government of India, has introduced Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) Scheme for the duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds.  About Diamond Imprest Authorisation  It aims to enhance the global competitiveness of India’s diamond sector by providing a streamlined mechanism for duty free import of natural cut and polished diamonds, leading… Continue reading Diamond Imprest Authorisation

Exercise La Perouse

News: India’s indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai is participating in the 5th edition of exercise La Perouse.  About Exercise La Perouse   The naval exercise is being organised in the straits between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean: Malacca, Sunda and Lombok.  These straits constitute important sea lanes of communication, emphasising their economic and… Continue reading Exercise La Perouse

Entity Locker

News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched Entity Locker, a digital public infrastructure for streamlined business document management.  About Entity Locker   Entity Locker is a secure, cloud-based solution that simplifies the storage, sharing, and verification of documents for a wide range of entities like large business organisations, MSMEs, start-ups, societies etc.  The National eGovernance… Continue reading Entity Locker

Ratnagiri Buddhist Site

News: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has uncovered remarkable Buddhist remains during fresh excavations at the historic Ratnagiri site in Jajpur district. About Ratnagiri Buddhist Site Location– It is located 100 km northeast of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is part of the famous Diamond Triangle of Odisha along with Udaygiri and Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri – translated… Continue reading Ratnagiri Buddhist Site

National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)

News: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has rejected the Uttarakhand government’s proposal to conduct soapstone mining near the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. About National Board for Wildlife It is a Statutory body constituted by the Central Government under Section 5 A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (WLPA). It is worth noting that the Wildlife… Continue reading National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)

Coffee Production in India

News: According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India has emerged as the world’s seventh-largest coffee producer, with exports reaching $1.29 billion in FY 2023-24, almost double the $719.42 million recorded in 2020-21.  About Coffee production in India  The historical origin of India’s coffee production can be traced to 1600AD when Baba Budan, a… Continue reading Coffee Production in India

Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary

News: The Kalaburagi district administration, in collaboration with the Forest Department, is persuading residents living inside Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary to relocate from the ecologically fragile area.  About Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary   It is in the Chincholi taluk of Kalaburagi district of Karnataka.  The sanctuary was established in 2011, and it holds the distinction of being the first… Continue reading Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary

Palamau Tiger Reserve

News: The Jharkhand Forest Department has initiated a study to revive the dwindling population of Bison (also Known as Gaur) at Palamau Tiger Reserve.  About Palamau Tiger Reserve  Palamau Tiger Reserve is in the western part of the Chotanagpur plateau, and it is the only tiger reserve in the state of Jharkhand.  The tiger reserve… Continue reading Palamau Tiger Reserve

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