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Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti

In News The President of India has greeted fellow-citizens on the eve of Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti. About Guru Nanak Jayanti  It is also known as Gurpurab and is the most important festival for the followers of the religion of Sikhism as the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev. The festival […]

Pokkali Rice

About  Pokkali is an heritage heirloom rice crop cultivated in the coastal regions of Kerala, including Ezhikkara, Ernakulam, and supported by Palliyakal Cooperative Service Bank (PCSB).  Pokkali is an ancient farming practice where one season of rice farming is alternated with another season of prawn culture.  The prawn seedlings, which swim in from the sea […]

Ajanta-era Buddhist Caves

In News The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has reported 26 Buddhist caves in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve following an exploration exercise this year. About History:  The caves date back to the time between 2nd century BC and 5th century BC, and pertain to the Mahayana sect of Buddhism.  The exploration was held in […]

American Bullfrog & Brown Tree Snake

In Context As per the study, the American bullfrog and brown tree snake cost the world economy $16 billion. The invasive duo has caused ecological damage in addition to ruining farm produce and causing expensive power interruptions. About the Species The brown-and-green frog, known as lithobates catesbeianus and weighs over two pounds (0.9 kg), had […]

Transition from coal to Renewables

In Context With inflation at unprecedented levels in many countries, concerns over energy security have gained centre stage. Consumption pattern in India Coal is the most important and abundant fossil fuel in India. It accounts for 55% of the country’s energy needs.  The country’s industrial heritage was built upon indigenous coal. The India Energy Outlook […]

UNESCO’s Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

In News Recently, India got elected to the Intergovernmental Committee of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. About India has been elected as a member for the 2022-2026 cycle.  The elections for the Intergovernmental Committee took place during the 9th General Assembly of the 2003 Convention held at UNESCO headquarters, […]

Buddha Purnima

In News The PM recently recalled the principles of Lord Buddha on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. About Buddha Purnima Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti, is an auspicious day to mark the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha (founder of Buddhism). Buddha is believed to be the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, as per […]

Kodava Takke Language

In News A book of poems by a veteran Kodagu poet has brought the spotlight on Kodava Takke, an endangered language. About Kodava Takke A language in the Dravidian group The original language of the Kodagu district in Southern Karnataka UNESCO has classified the language as an Endangered Language. It has no separate script and […]

Lingaraj Temple

In News Recently, the Central government has questioned the legislative competence of the Odisha government to bring the 11th-century Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar under a special law.  Ordinance by State Government The ordinance, approved by the Odisha government in 2020, aims to govern the Lingaraj Temple complex with a separate law akin to that of […]

Crypto Currencies

In News The Lok Sabha approved the Finance Bill, 2022. The approval completes the budgetary process for the next financial year. It has proposed to levy a flat 30% tax on capital gains from crypto currencies/assets, non-fungible tokens (NFT) etc. with effect from April 1, 2022. What is a Cryptocurrency? It is a digital currency […]