Majuli asks : GI Tag The traditional Majuli masks and Majuli manuscript painting in Assam were given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Majuli are handmade masks traditionally used to depict characters in bhaonas, or theatrical performances with devotional messages under the neo-Vaishnavite tradition, introduced by the 15th-16th century reformer saint Srimanta Sankardeva. Srimanta Sankardeva established […]
NITI For States Platform
NITI For States Platform: Minister of Communications, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology will launch NITI Aayog’s NITI For States platform and Viksit Bharat Strategy Room. NITI For States Platform is a cross-sectoral knowledge platform designed to become a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Policy and Good Governance. The significant features of the platform include […]
Rupa Tarakasi : GI Tag
Rupa Tarakasi: GI Tag The famous silver filigree (Rupa Tarakasi) of the millennium Cuttack city in Odisha recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Rupa Tarakasi is one of the most exquisite silver crafts. This centuries-old, sophisticated craft is practiced in the silver city of Cuttack, Odisha. It is known to have existed as far […]
India’s First Under-River Metro Tunnel
India’s First Under-River Metro Tunnel: Prime Minister recently inaugurated a metro train service in Kolkata, marking the opening of India’s first under-river metro tunnel. India’s First Under-River Metro Tunnel is a part of Kolkata Metro’s East-West Corridor. It passes under the Hooghly River and forms part of section from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade. The stretch […]
Banking Current Affairs : 8th Mar 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 8th Mar 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Navy commissions strategically important base INS Jatayu in Lakshadweep Islands: INS Jatayu was commissioned at Minicoy, the southernmost island in Lakshadweep, strengthening the Indian Navy’s foothold and extending operational reach in the region. Atal Innovation Mission, NITI […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 7th Mar 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 6th Mar 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Naval Commanders Conference 2024
Naval Commanders Conference 2024: The first edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference of 2024 commenced on March 5, 2024, with a powerful demonstration of the Indian Navy’s maritime capabilities. The three-day event began with Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh embarking at sea to witness the Navy’s ability to conduct ‘twin-carrier operations’, showcasing the growing strength […]
National Horticulture Fair 2024
National Horticulture Fair 2024: The Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR) is hosting a three-day National Horticulture Fair at its Hessarghatta premises on the outskirts of Bengaluru from March 5 to 7, 2024. The theme of the fair, “Nextgen technology-led horticulture for sustainable development,” highlights the integration of cutting-edge technologies in horticultural practices to promote […]
Scheme For Internally Displaced Persons
Scheme For Internally Displaced Persons: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a scheme allowing internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Manipur to vote at relief camps. Following ethnic violence in May 2023, over 60,000 people were displaced and housed in relief camps, with an additional 9,000 in Mizoram. According to the Guiding Principles on […]
MethaneSAT
MethaneSAT: The MethaneSAT satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket from California. MethaneSAT will track and measure methane emissions at a global scale. It will provide more details and have a much wider field of view than any of its predecessors. The entity behind MethaneSAT is the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) — a US-based […]
