Knolls Archive of Day 24th of April 2025
Article 355 of the Indian Constitution
News: A recent petition in the Supreme Court has sought the invocation of Article 355 in West Bengal by deploying central armed forces, citing violence in Murshidabad. Article 355 of the Indian Constitution. About Article 355 The text of Article 355 states: “It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against… Continue reading Article 355 of the Indian Constitution
Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) Targets Rules, 2025
News: Union Environment Ministry notifies draft Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025, taking a bold step towards sustainability. Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) Targets Rules, 2025. About Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) Targets Rules, 2025 The Rules will establish India’s first compliance-based domestic carbon market which aims to drive industrial adoption of low-carbon… Continue reading Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) Targets Rules, 2025
Bamiyan Buddhas
News: Taliban change tune towards heritage sites, including pre-Islamic relics, in Afghanistan. About Bamiyan Buddhas The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two monumental size statues, standing at 115 and 174 feet tall, carved into the sandstone cliffs of the Bamiyan valley in Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. The larger of the two statues, represented the Buddha… Continue reading Bamiyan Buddhas
Tobacco
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
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
