National Saffron Mission extended to North East

Saffron Production under the National Saffron Mission that was so far confined to Kashmir is now to be implemented in the North East. The plants are to be transported from Kashmir to Sikkim. Key Highlights So far, saffron production was confined to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It was mainly grown in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Topics: GI tag • national saffron mission • North East • Saffron • Sikkim • Trade and use of saffron

Heeng Cultivation introduced in Indian Himalayas

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Institute of Himalayan bioresource Technology has taken up Heeng cultivation in the Lahaul valley of Himachal Pradesh. Around 750 hectares are to be covered under Heeng cultivation. Background The IHBT had earlier partnered with Department of Agriculture, Himachal Pradesh to boost production of Heeng and Saffron in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Topics: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research • CSIR • GI tag • heeng • India-Iran • Jammu & Kashmir • Saffron

Bangalore Rose Onions: Key Facts, GI Tag, Exports, Production, characteristics

The Government of India recently allowed export of Bangalore Rose onions. Earlier the union government had banned the export of all varieties of onions. Bangalore rose onions were given with Geographical Indication tag in 2015. Unique characteristics of Bangalore Rose onions These onions have bulbs with flat base. They are spherical. They have a unique ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

Topics: Agriculture • bangalore rose onion • farmer welfare • GI tag • Onions • rose onions

ICMR to replace HCQ with anti-HIV drug; Kangra Tea Suggested

The Indian Council of Medical Research recently revised its advisories on Hydroxychloroquine. The Council is considering to replace the drug with anti-HIV drugs. Highlights The HCQ drug was recommended for asymptomatic health care workers. However, the ineffectiveness and side effects of the drug is making the council look into alternatives. The assessment of using HCQ ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: AIDS • GI tag • GI Tagline • HIV • hydroxychloroquine • Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) • kangra tea

GI Tag provided to Telangana’s Telia Rumal and Jharkhand’s Sohrai Khovar painting

The Government of India recently provided GI Tag to Telia Rumal of Telangana and Sohrai Khovar painting of Jharkhand. Highlights The application for the Sohrai Khovar painting of Jharkhand was made by Sohra Kala Mahila Vikas Sahyog Samiti. The application for the Telia Rumal of Telangana was made by the Consortium of Puttapaka Handloom Cluster. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: GI tag • Handloom • Handloom Industry • Handloom Sector • Sohrai Khovar painting of Jharkhand • Telangana • Telia Rumal of Telangana • Tribal Circuit • Women Empowerment