Ajrakh From Kutch Gets GI Tag: Ajrakh’s GI tag was granted by the Geographical Indications Registry after a long process of documentation and verification of its origin and production techniques. The Ajrakh fabric is a traditional hand-block printing technique that originated in Kutch, Gujarat. It uses natural dyes and intricate patterns to create beautiful textiles, […]
Category: Current Affairs
Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB)
Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB): Scientists are testing a geoengineering technique called marine cloud brightening that involves using machines to inject tiny saltwater particles into marine stratocumulus clouds, aiming to increase their reflectivity and cool the Earth. The Brightening clouds is one of several ideas to push solar energy back into space sometimes called solar radiation […]
Walrus Death From Bird Flu In Arctic
Walrus Death From Bird Flu In Arctic: A researcher from the Norwegian Polar Institute, Christian Lydersen, reported the first case of a walrus dying from bird flu on Hopen Island in the Svalbard archipelago. Around six dead walruses were found in the Svalbard islands, located 1,000 kilometres away from the North Pole. Tests conducted at […]
Group Of Seven
Group Of Seven: Energy ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) reached a deal to shut down their coal-fired power plants by 2035. The agreement on coal marks a significant step in the direction indicated last year by the COP28 United Nations climate summit to phase out fossil fuels, of which coal is the […]
Inheritance Tax
Inheritance Tax: A prominent political leader of India’s opposition party has expressed interest in the proposed legislation on Inheritance Tax. There has been a lot of discussion about using inheritance tax as a tool for redistribution of wealth to address Income Inequality in India. Inheritance tax is a tax paid for inheriting a property or […]
State Of The Climate In Asia : Report
State Of The Climate In Asia : Report Asia has warmed faster than the global average since 1960, the World Meteorological Organisation’s 2023 ‘State of the Climate in Asia’ report has said. According to the report, released on April 23, the Asian continent is struggling with extreme climate events like floods and heatwaves, with record-breaking […]
Regenerative Blue Economy : International Union For Conservation Of Nature
Regenerative Blue Economy : International Union For Conservation Of Nature The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released a report outlining a roadmap for a Regenerative Blue Economy (RBE). This approach goes beyond mere sustainability, aiming to actively restore and revitalize our oceans. The report proposes a hierarchical structure to categorize different interpretations […]
4th Session Of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee
4th Session Of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee: The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) of the United Nations Environment Agency (UNEA) was held in Ottawa, Canada attracting participation from over 170 member states. This session is part of the ongoing negotiations to build a legally binding treaty on plastics pollution by the end of […]
Street Vendors Act
Street Vendors Act: The Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 celebrated its tenth anniversary, signifying a culmination of four decades of legal evolution and advocacy by street vendor movements in India. The Act was designed to protect and regulate street vending across Indian cities, involving local authorities in establishing […]
Kutch Ajrakh
Kutch Ajrakh: The Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDTM) has bestowed the Geographical Indication (GI) certificate upon the traditional artisans of ‘Kutch Ajrakh,’ hailing from the vibrant region of Kutch in Gujarat. The Ajrakh is a textile craft, holds deep roots in the cultural tapestry of Gujarat, particularly in the regions of Sindh, […]
