Why in News? Cephalopods
Kashmiri Papier Mache
Context: Made by locals in the Valley’s karkhanas, over 50,000 papier mache models of the bird, which became extinct in 1681 and was introduced to artisans by tourists two decades ago, have been shipped to markets in Europe and Mauritius this year. Kashmiri Paper-Mâché: A Craft Tradition What is GI Tag?
J-35 Fighter Jet
Context: Pakistan is set to acquire 40 of China’s much anticipated J-35 stealth fighters. Shenyang J-35: Chinese Twin-Engine, All-Weather, Stealth Multirole Combat Aircraft
Geographical Indication (GI)
GI refers to a sign or indication applied to products that are originated in a specific geographical area, meaning their quality or reputation is linked to that particular origin. Significance of GI Tag: India’s Status: Legal Framework:
HP invokes Kyoto Protocol
Context: The Himachal Pradesh government urged the Centre to make some arrangement for hilly states in lieu of the revenue loss due to GST implementation and sought compensation on the pattern of the Kyoto protocol. Kyoto Protocol Goods and Services Tax (GST) and C
ISRO to Study How Crops Grow in Space
Study Includes: ISRO International Space Research Organization
Forest Survey of India (FSI)
25% of India’s Total Area under Green Cover
Context: India’s forest and tree cover has reached a quarter of the country’s total geographical area, according to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, released by the Government of India on Saturday. Key Highlights: Forest Survey of India (FSI)
Subsidies to Farmers to keep non-Milching Livestock
Context: Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture recommends subsidies for farmers for stray cattle. Key Highlights: Draft: National Policy Framework on Agricult
