Jodhpuri Mojari: GI Tag for Rajasthan's Handmade Footwear
Why in news? The Geographical Indications Registry issued certificate 789 for Jodhpur’s Mojari craft. It sealed the certificate on 28 March 2026. Th...
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Why in news? The Geographical Indications Registry issued certificate 789 for Jodhpur’s Mojari craft. It sealed the certificate on 28 March 2026. Th...
Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to Māori ideas during an Indian community event in Auckland. He used “waka”, meaning canoe, fo...
Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Prambanan on 8 July 2026, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto accompanied him. Both leaders un...
Why in news? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched TribeX on 7 July 2026. Union Minister Jual Oram launched it at a national workshop in Bhubaneswar...
Why in news? The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) resolved a long‑standing issue concerning foreign currency donations at the Mahabodhi Temple ...
Why in news? On 5 July 2026 veteran Pandavani singer Teejan Bai passed away in Raipur at the age of 69. She was the most celebrated exponent of the Ch...
Why in news? On 4 July 2026 the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested the last remaining accused in a 2002 idol theft case. The arrest relate...
Why in news? Matcha tea has gained global popularity for its vibrant colour and claimed health benefits. Understanding its origins and how it is produ...
Why in news? In late June 2026 workers cleaning the Amrit Kund at Maharashtra’s Trimbakeshwar temple found a stone Shivalinga at the bottom of the 6...
Why in news? During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Slovakia in June 2026, he presented the Slovak President with cufflinks featuring ...
Why in news? In June 2026 Tripura’s traditional bowed instrument, the Sarinda, was granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The recognition will ...
Why in news? The annual Ambubachi Mela took place at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati from 22 to 26 June 2026. The festival celebrates the menstruation...