News: Thewa art received global attention when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Thewa cufflinks to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during his visit to Slovakia. About Thewa Art Thewa art is an intricate and elegant form of jewellery-making that involves fusing gold onto colored glass to create intricate designs and patterns. Origin: It originated in the Pratapgarh… Continue reading Thewa Art
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Venus flytrap
News: Scientists have now found the physical mechanism behind the snapping action of the Venus flytrap. About Venus flytrap The Venus flytrap is a small carnivorous plant of the sundew family (Droseraceae). Scientific name: Its scientific name is Dionaea muscipula. Native to: It is native to a limited region of North Carolina and South Carolina in… Continue reading Venus flytrap
Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026
News: Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026 indicates that global peacefulness has fallen to its lowest level since the index was first introduced. About Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026 Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026 was recently released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). Edition: It is the 20th edition of the GPI. Key findings: Top in… Continue reading Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026
Tapanuli Orangutan
News: As per a new report, deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia’s Sumatra last year wiped out at least 7% of the total population of the critically endangered Tapanuli Orangutan. About Tapanuli Orangutan Aspect Details About The Tapanuli Orangutan is a species of orangutan found on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. They are one of three… Continue reading Tapanuli Orangutan
Blue Valley Cluster Initiative
News: The Assam Government and the European Union recently launched the Blue Valley Cluster initiative. About Blue Valley Cluster Initiative Launched by: It is an initiative launched by the Assam Government and the European Union. Aim: It aimed to expand cooperation in bioeconomy sectors such as natural flavours, fragrances, and AYUSH, and to create new avenues for investment,… Continue reading Blue Valley Cluster Initiative
Key Facts about Armenia
News: Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party won just under half of the votes in a parliamentary election seen as a test of its handling of a peace deal with Azerbaijan. Key Facts about Armenia Aspects Description Location Armenia is a landlocked country in the South Caucasus region between Europe and Asia. Bordering nations It is bounded… Continue reading Key Facts about Armenia
Surha Tal
News: Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) has been designated as India’s 100th Ramsar site. About Surha Tal Location: It is the largest floodplain lake located in the Ballia District of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Official name: It is officially known as the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary. Type of lake: It is an open-type oval ‘U’-shaped… Continue reading Surha Tal
Key Facts about Albania
News: Thousands of people protested in Tirana, Albania, against plans to build a luxury resort on a protected area of the Adriatic coast. Key Facts about Albania Location: Albania is located in the southeastern region of the European continent, in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula. Bordering nations: It is bordered by 4 Nations:… Continue reading Key Facts about Albania
Mission Senehjori and Assam’s Muga silk
News: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has launched Mission Senehjori to transform Assam’s renowned Muga silk sector into a globally competitive luxury textile ecosystem. About Mission Senehjori It is a comprehensive cluster-based initiative designed to strengthen the entire Muga silk value chain. Launched by: It has been launched by the Ministry… Continue reading Mission Senehjori and Assam’s Muga silk
Kesar Mango
News: The famous saffron-coloured Kesar variety of mango has got global recognition as ‘Gir Kesar’ mango after being granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. About Kesar Mango It is a well-known variety of mango of Gujarat. Cultivation area: It is largely grown around the foothills of Girnar mountains, Junagadh district, Gujarat and some districts of… Continue reading Kesar Mango
