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The unique clove spice grown in the hills of Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu has been awarded a geographical indication (GI) as ‘Kanyakumari clove’. The buds, fallen leaves, and stems of the clove trees are also used to make essential oils. The total production of cloves in India is 1,100 metric tons. Of this, 1,000 metric tons are produced in […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Indian Space Association (ISpA) on October 11, 2021, via videoconferencing. At the virtual launch event, PM Modi said that the government can no longer act as a handler for the Space sector, but rather has to work as an enabler. He said that the government’s policies will help ensure innovation in
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The industry body FICCI has revised upward the growth forecast for the Indian economy in 2021-22 to 9.1%, based on the latest FICCI’s Economic Outlook Survey. FICCI’s Economic Outlook Survey also noted that the ongoing festive season would support this momentum. Earlier in July 2021, this was estimated at 9%.
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Abolhassan Banisadr, Iran’s first president after the country’s 1979 revolution, has died in Paris, where he lived for decades after fleeing his country. He was 88. He was elected president in 1980, Banisadr was impeached 16 months after taking office for challenging the growing power of clerics. Banisadr then served as Iran’s minister of economics and
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Current Affairs is the most important area in all competitive exams. But the difficulty level is very high. That’s why; many aspirants get confused, how to select Current Affairs for Preparation of Competitive Examination? In this Post, Daily Current Affairs 10 & 11 October 2021, we have tried to cover each and every point and
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Bathukamma’ is a floral festival celebrated particularly by the women of Telangana. The festival began with excitement as the women were dressed in traditional clothes and colourful processions were carried out in Telangana. Bathukamma festival is celebrated during Durga Navratri. Bathukamma festival begins on the day of Mahalaya Amavasya and the festival continues for nine days, ending on the day of
The World Day Against the Death Penalty is observed every year on 10 October. It is a day to advocate for the abolition of the death penalty and to raise awareness of the conditions and the circumstances which affect prisoners with death sentences. 2021 marks the 19th World Day Against the Death Penalty. The theme for 2021 is “Women Sentenced to Death: An Invisible Reality.”
World Mental Health Day is observed every year on 10 October globally for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) established World Mental Health Day in 1992 and broadcast a two-hour telecast across the globe for the first three years to promote mental health. The theme for World
The 6th Edition of India–UK Joint Company Level Military Training EXERCISE AJEYA WARRIOR has commenced at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand. The exercise is part of an initiative to develop interoperability and sharing expertise with friendly foreign nations. Armies would familiarise themselves with each other’s weapons, equipment, tactics, techniques, etc. The two-week military exercise will culminate on October 20, 2021. The exercise will further strengthen bilateral
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the fourth cohort ‘Prevention and Mitigation of Financial Frauds’ under the Regulatory Sandbox. RBI announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies that was presented. The theme is “Prevention and Mitigation of Financial Frauds”. Before this, RBI has already launched three cohorts under Regulatory Sandbox.
