Polar Vortex: The polar vortex circling the Arctic is swirling in the wrong direction after warming in the upper atmosphere triggered a major reversal event recently. The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s poles. It weakens in summer and strengthens in winter. The term […]
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Mushk Budiji Rice : Role Of Temp And Altitude
Mushk Budiji Rice : Role Of Temp And Altitude Scientists reported that altitude and temperature play an important role in the development of mushk budiji aroma. Mushk budiji Rice is short, bold aromatic rice grown in the higher reaches of Kashmir valley. It possesses a harmonious blend of taste, aroma and rich organoleptic properties. It […]
Order Of The Druk Gyalpo : Bhutan’s Highest Civilian Award
Order Of The Druk Gyalpo : Bhutan’s Highest Civilian Award The Prime Minister of India received Bhutan’s highest civilian award, the ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’, during his two-day State visit to Bhutan. He is the first foreign Head of the Government to receive the honour. India and Bhutan have also exchanged several MoUs and […]
Gulaal Gota : Tradition Of Celebrating Holi
Gulaal Gota : Tradition Of Celebrating Holi In Jaipur, Rajasthan, the age-old tradition of celebrating Holi continues. This celebration involves the practice of “Gulaal Gota,” a unique tradition dating back around 400 years. Gulaal Gota is a small ball made of lac, filled with dry gulaal, and weighs around 20 grams when filled. Lac is […]
START 2024 Programme
START 2024 Programme: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will conduct the Space science and Technology Awareness Training (START) 2024 programme during April and May. The START programme is part of the ISRO’s efforts to enable Indian students to become professionals in Space Science and Technology, as the organisation’s Space Science exploration programme continues to […]
MGNREGS : Revised Wages
MGNREGS : Revised Wages The Union government recently announced revised wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), prompting varied responses from different states. Several states reported an increase in wages ranging from 8% to 10%. The Union Rural Development Ministry obtained special permission from the Election Commission for this routine annual […]
Extension Of AFSPA In Arunachal Pradesh And Nagaland
Extension Of AFSPA In Arunachal Pradesh And Nagaland: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in certain districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for an additional six months, effective from April 1, 2024. In Arunachal Pradesh, the AFSPA has been extended for six months in the following […]
Monuments Of National Importance
Monuments Of National Importance: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently decided to delist 18 protected monuments as they have ceased to be of “national importance”. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act), 1958 (amended in 2010), provides for the declaration and conservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites, […]
ICGS Samudra Paheredar
ICGS Samudra Paheredar: The Minister of External Affairs recently visited Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, which is in Manila Bay in the Philippines, as part of an overseas deployment to ASEAN countries. ICGS Samudra Paheredar is a specialised Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) of the Indian Coast Guard. It is the second PCV of India(the […]
National Assessment And Accreditation Council
National Assessment And Accreditation Council: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has decided to introduce a binary categorisation of “accredited” or “not accredited” for higher educational institutions. National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous body of the University Grants Commission (UGC), under the Ministry of Education. It was established in 1994 in […]
