Meghalaya’s Ryndia – Eri silk textile accorded GI tag Meghalaya's traditional handwoven fabric, Ryndia, made from ethical Eri silk, has been awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. 1. Unique Features: Ryndia is handwoven, handspun, naturally dyed, and organically produced. It is de...
Govt approves appointment of IRDAI Life Member The government has approved the appointment of Swaminathan S. Iyer as the Whole-Time Member (Life) of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). 1. Role and Tenure: Iyer will serve as a Whole-Time Member (Life) for a term of fi...
U.S. man arrested for entering restricted North Sentinel Island A 24-year-old U.S. citizen, Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, was recently arrested for illegally entering North Sentinel Island, a highly restricted area in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Legal Violations: Polyakov violated the Foreigne...
Tamil Nadu adopts resolution on retrieval of Katchatheevu The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly recently passed a unanimous resolution urging the Union government to retrieve the Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka. Article 2: Governs the admission or establishment of new states. Article 3: Outlines th...
Ringing rocks with inscriptions discovered at Karakallu Hill The discovery of ringing rocks with inscriptions at Karakallu Hill near Dharmasagar village in Karnataka is a fascinating find. 1. Musical Boulders: These rocks produce musical sounds when struck, similar to the famous musical pillars at t...