06Jun 2024

“NEPAL’S TRADITIONAL HONEY HARVESTING THREATENED BY CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS”

Why in the news? Rising temperatures attributed to climate change threaten the traditional honey-harvesting practices of Nepal’s Gurung community, impacting bee populations and honey collection. Experts cite climate change, deforestation, water diversion, and pesticide use as factors contributing to declining bee populations and honey yields, highlighting broader ecological disruptions. Key Facts :Nepal Location: Landlocked country …

30May 2024

KUMARTULI’S SCULPTORS ENDURE HARDSHIPS, INDIFFERENT TO ELECTION’S HEAT AND DRAMA

Why in the news? Kumartuli, in Kolkata North Lok Sabha constituency, is renowned for clay idol making, especially Goddess Durga for Navratri. Sculptors face infrastructure issues like leaking roofs and waterlogged streets.Sculptors struggle with poverty and rising raw material costs, often working under perpetual debt. Despite UNESCO recognizing Durga Puja in 2022, sculptors see no …

19May 2024

PAIR OF HUMAN FOOTPRINTS IN ROCK ART FOUND IN MANGALORE

Why in the news? A pair of human footprints in rock art form has been discovered near Boloor Panne Koteda Babbu Swami shrine in Mangalore. The footprints are estimated to date back to the first or second century A.D. This discovery marks the first evidence of rock art in Mangalore city. About Rock Arts: Rock …

22Apr 2024

MAGADH EMPIRE

Introduction The Later Vedic Period (900–600 BC) marked the shift from a tribal lineage-based system (Jana) to territorial states (Janapada). Janapadas engaged in conflicts for resources and political supremacy, leading to territorial expansion. Some Janapadas expanded their territories and incorporated various janas under their rule, evolving into Mahajanapadas (large empires). Mahajanapadas had either monarchical or …

19Apr 2024

SRINAGAR MAY EARN INDIA’S WORLD CRAFT CITY DESIGNATION SOON.

Why in the news? Srinagar’s craftsmanship is under scrutiny by World Crafts Council International for potential designation as India’s World Craft City. source:slideserve About the Recognition and Evaluation: Srinagar is under consideration by the World Crafts Council International (WCCI) to be designated as the World Craft City (WCC) from India. The WCCI, headquartered in Kuwait, …

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“NEPAL’S TRADITIONAL HONEY HARVESTING THREATENED BY CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS”

KUMARTULI’S SCULPTORS ENDURE HARDSHIPS, INDIFFERENT TO ELECTION’S HEAT AND DRAMA

PAIR OF HUMAN FOOTPRINTS IN ROCK ART FOUND IN MANGALORE

MAGADH EMPIRE

SRINAGAR MAY EARN INDIA’S WORLD CRAFT CITY DESIGNATION SOON.

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