Kashmiri Saffron: As per recent reports Kashmiri saffron, can be the new silver. Selling now at ₹3.25 lakh per kg, this sought-after condiment from Kashmir is costlier than precious metal. Saffron production has long been restricted to a limited geographical area in the Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Pampore region, in India, commonly known […]
Tag: 31st Jan 2024
Idate Commission
Idate Commission: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) emphasised the importance of executing the recommendations of the Idate Commission report. NHRC organized an open house discussion on the Protection of Nomadic, Semi Nomadic and De-Notified Tribes in India and forward trajectory. Idate Commission established in 2014 which was Headed by Bhiku Ramji Idate. Objective is […]
Rare Golden Tiger In Kaziranga National Park : Image
Rare Golden Tiger In Kaziranga National Park : Image A wildlife photographer captured a rare golden tiger in Kaziranga National Park (KNP). Golden tigers (also known as a golden tabby tiger) are a colour form, not a separate subspecies, like white and black tigers. They are exceptionally rare in the wild and even rarer in […]
Martyrs’ Day 2024
Martyrs’ Day 2024: Martyrs’ Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas, is observed on 30th January each year to pay homage to the brave souls who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and welfare of the nation. One of the most significant events associated with this day is the Punyatithi (death anniversary) of Mahatma Gandhi, the […]
Very Dense Fog In Few State : IMD
Very Dense Fog In Few State : IMD The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning about a strong probability of “very dense fog” in Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi. IMD has also accompanied alerts with maps from the INSAT 3D satellite, and sometimes from the INSAT 3DR satellite. The IMD uses INSAT -3D and INSAT-3DR […]
E-Ink Displays
E-Ink Displays: With Paper-like screens, E-Ink displays like the Kindle are a pleasure to read on. E-Ink displays are a special type of screen technology often used in e-readers like the Amazon Kindle. The technology was originally developed in the 1990s at MIT and is now owned by E Ink Corporation. The screens work using […]
Exercise -Sada Tanseeq
Exercise -Sada Tanseeq: In a major boost of ties, the militaries of India and Saudi Arabia are conducting their first Joint Military Exercise named as Sada Tanseeq. Exercise Sada Tanseeq is the inaugural edition of India-Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise ‘SADA TANSEEQ’ commenced at Mahajan, Rajasthan. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 29th […]
Sloth Bear
Sloth Bear: Karnataka has witnessed instances of human-sloth bear confrontations, raising concerns for both communities and wildlife enthusiasts. Sloth bear scientific Name: Melursus ursinus Sloth bears are one of the eight bear speciesfound across the world. They are myrmecophagous, meaning, they find bugs and termites to be their most sought-after meal. They live in a […]
Ratle Hydro Electric Project
Ratle Hydro Electric Project: The government recently announced diversion of Chenab river water through diversion tunnels to expedite the 850-MW Ratle Hydro Electric Project in Jammu & Kashmir Ratle Hydro Electric Project is an 850 MW run-of-river hydroelectric power project being built on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir. The […]
INS Sumitra : Rescued Fishermen Hijacked By Pirates
INS Sumitra : Rescued Fishermen Hijacked By Pirates INS Sumitra is the fourth and last Saryu-class patrol vessel of the Indian Navy. It is based on an indigenous design and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited. It was commissioned in 2014 and is based in Chennai under the Eastern Naval Command. The primary role of the […]
