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*๐Keywords in Preamble*
Trick- DR. Sushant Singh Saini
was fond of JaLEBI
โ D- Democratic
โ R- Republic
โ S- Sovereign
โ S- Social
โ S- Secular
โ J-Justice
โ L-Liberty
โ E-Equality
โ B-Brotherhood-word used in the preamble is โfraternityโ
โ I-Integrity
Trick- DR. Sushant Singh Saini
was fond of JaLEBI
โ D- Democratic
โ R- Republic
โ S- Sovereign
โ S- Social
โ S- Secular
โ J-Justice
โ L-Liberty
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โ B-Brotherhood-word used in the preamble is โfraternityโ
โ I-Integrity
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*๐ก๏ธGreen Hydrogen Hubs โ MNRE*
*๐Recognised Ports:-*
โ๏ธDeendayal (Gujarat)
โ๏ธV.O. Chidambaranar (Tamil Nadu)
โ๏ธParadip (Odisha)
*๐Purpose:-* Boost clean fuel innovation, green investments & industrial participation.
*๐About NGHM (National Green Hydrogen Mission):-*
*โ๏ธLaunch:-* Jan 2023
*โ๏ธGoal:-* Make India a Global Hub for Green Hydrogen production, use & export.
*โ๏ธTarget:-* 5 MMT Green Hydrogen/year by 2030.
*๐Recognised Ports:-*
โ๏ธDeendayal (Gujarat)
โ๏ธV.O. Chidambaranar (Tamil Nadu)
โ๏ธParadip (Odisha)
*๐Purpose:-* Boost clean fuel innovation, green investments & industrial participation.
*๐About NGHM (National Green Hydrogen Mission):-*
*โ๏ธLaunch:-* Jan 2023
*โ๏ธGoal:-* Make India a Global Hub for Green Hydrogen production, use & export.
*โ๏ธTarget:-* 5 MMT Green Hydrogen/year by 2030.
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*๐ก๏ธBhakti Saint & their time Period*
โ๏ธShankara (788 - 820 AD)
โ๏ธRamanuja (1017-1137 A.D)
โ๏ธBasava (12th Century)
โ๏ธMadhva (1238-1319 AD)
โ๏ธRamanada (15th century)
โ๏ธKabir (1440-1510 AD)
โ๏ธChaitanya (1468-1533 AD)
โ๏ธGuru Nanak Dev (1469-1538 AD)
โ๏ธPurandara (15th century)
โ๏ธDadu Dayal (1544-1603 AD)
โ๏ธSurdas (1483-1563 AD)
โ๏ธVallabhacharya (1479-1531 AD)
โ๏ธShankaradeva (1499-1569 AD)
โ๏ธMirabai (1498-1563 AD)
โ๏ธHaridas (1478-1573 AD)
โ๏ธTulasidas (1532-1623 AD)
โ๏ธNamdeva (1270-1309 AD)
โ๏ธJnanesvar (1275-1296 AD)
โ๏ธEknath (1533-1599AD)
โ๏ธTukaram (1608?- 1650AD).
โ๏ธShankara (788 - 820 AD)
โ๏ธRamanuja (1017-1137 A.D)
โ๏ธBasava (12th Century)
โ๏ธMadhva (1238-1319 AD)
โ๏ธRamanada (15th century)
โ๏ธKabir (1440-1510 AD)
โ๏ธChaitanya (1468-1533 AD)
โ๏ธGuru Nanak Dev (1469-1538 AD)
โ๏ธPurandara (15th century)
โ๏ธDadu Dayal (1544-1603 AD)
โ๏ธSurdas (1483-1563 AD)
โ๏ธVallabhacharya (1479-1531 AD)
โ๏ธShankaradeva (1499-1569 AD)
โ๏ธMirabai (1498-1563 AD)
โ๏ธHaridas (1478-1573 AD)
โ๏ธTulasidas (1532-1623 AD)
โ๏ธNamdeva (1270-1309 AD)
โ๏ธJnanesvar (1275-1296 AD)
โ๏ธEknath (1533-1599AD)
โ๏ธTukaram (1608?- 1650AD).
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*๐ก๏ธTricks to remember important Vanilla Countries in Indian Ocean*
*๐Trick:- MalSy Gone Mad at MauRya*
*โ๏ธMal = Mayotte*
*โ๏ธSy = Seychelles*
*โ๏ธGone = cone =Comoros*
*โ๏ธMad = Madagascar*
*โ๏ธMau = Mauritius*
*โ๏ธRya = Reunion island*
*โ๏ธMaldives is no more member of Vanilla Islands.*
*๐Trick:- MalSy Gone Mad at MauRya*
*โ๏ธMal = Mayotte*
*โ๏ธSy = Seychelles*
*โ๏ธGone = cone =Comoros*
*โ๏ธMad = Madagascar*
*โ๏ธMau = Mauritius*
*โ๏ธRya = Reunion island*
*โ๏ธMaldives is no more member of Vanilla Islands.*
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*๐ก๏ธPattachitra Painting*
*๐Origin*
โ๏ธPattachitra (Sanskrit: pata = cloth, chitra = picture) refers to scroll painting traditions from:
โ๏ธOdisha โ associated with Jagannath cult (esp. Puri)
โ๏ธWest Bengal โ distinct regional form
*๐Themes*
โ๏ธMythological and devotional depictions:
โ๏ธJagannath, Krishna Leela, Hindu gods & goddesses
โ๏ธEpisodes from Puranas and Vaishnava lore
*๐Technique*
โ๏ธPainted on:
โ๏ธTreated cloth (coated with chalk-gum paste, polished)
โ๏ธPalm leaves (in some variations)
โ๏ธNatural pigments: vegetable & mineral-based
โ๏ธArtists are known as Chitrakars
*๐Stylistic Features*
โ๏ธBold black outlines, rich natural colors:
โ๏ธRed, yellow, blue, green, white
โ๏ธCharacteristic elements:
โ๏ธAlmond-shaped eyes, ornate jewelry, compact storytelling
โ๏ธIntricate decorative borders
*๐Note*
โ๏ธA key form of narrative visual storytelling deeply linked to temple rituals, especially Rath Yatra in Puri.
*๐Origin*
โ๏ธPattachitra (Sanskrit: pata = cloth, chitra = picture) refers to scroll painting traditions from:
โ๏ธOdisha โ associated with Jagannath cult (esp. Puri)
โ๏ธWest Bengal โ distinct regional form
*๐Themes*
โ๏ธMythological and devotional depictions:
โ๏ธJagannath, Krishna Leela, Hindu gods & goddesses
โ๏ธEpisodes from Puranas and Vaishnava lore
*๐Technique*
โ๏ธPainted on:
โ๏ธTreated cloth (coated with chalk-gum paste, polished)
โ๏ธPalm leaves (in some variations)
โ๏ธNatural pigments: vegetable & mineral-based
โ๏ธArtists are known as Chitrakars
*๐Stylistic Features*
โ๏ธBold black outlines, rich natural colors:
โ๏ธRed, yellow, blue, green, white
โ๏ธCharacteristic elements:
โ๏ธAlmond-shaped eyes, ornate jewelry, compact storytelling
โ๏ธIntricate decorative borders
*๐Note*
โ๏ธA key form of narrative visual storytelling deeply linked to temple rituals, especially Rath Yatra in Puri.
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*๐ก๏ธEight Fold Path of Buddhism*
*๐Trick - EVIL SCAM*
*โ๏ธE - Right Effort*
*โ๏ธV - Right View*
*โ๏ธI - Right Intention*
*โ๏ธL - Right Livelihood*
*โ๏ธS - Right Speech*
*โ๏ธC - Right Concentration*
*โ๏ธA - Right Action*
*โ๏ธM - Right Mindfulness*
> *Hit ๐๐ปโค๏ธ๐๐ป to Appreciate our Consistent Efforts*
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*โ๏ธE - Right Effort*
*โ๏ธV - Right View*
*โ๏ธI - Right Intention*
*โ๏ธL - Right Livelihood*
*โ๏ธS - Right Speech*
*โ๏ธC - Right Concentration*
*โ๏ธA - Right Action*
*โ๏ธM - Right Mindfulness*
> *Hit ๐๐ปโค๏ธ๐๐ป to Appreciate our Consistent Efforts*
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*๐ก๏ธIndiaโs Women Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle ๐ฎ๐ณ*
Context:
A pictorial book on Indiaโs 75 Women Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle as part of Azadi ka Mahotsav has been released in partnership with Amar Chitra Katha.
*โ๏ธRani Abakka,* the Queen of Ullal, Karnataka fought and defeated the mighty Portuguese in the 16th century.
*โ๏ธVelu Nachiyar,* the queen of Sivaganga was the first Indian queen to wage war against the British East India Company.
*โ๏ธJhalkari Bai,* was a woman soldier who grew to become one of the key advisors to the Rani of Jhansi and a prominent figure in the First War of Indian Independence, 1857.
*โ๏ธMatangini Hazra* was a brave freedom fighter from Bengal, who laid down her life while agitating against the British.
*โ๏ธGulab Kaur* was a freedom fighter who abandoned her own hopes and dreams of a life abroad to fight for and mobilise the Indian people against the British Raj.
*โ๏ธChakali Ilamma* was a revolutionary woman who fought against the injustice of zamindars during the Telangana rebellion in the mid-1940s.
*โ๏ธPadmaja Naidu,* the daughter of Sarojini Naidu and a freedom fighter in her own right, who would later become Governor of West Bengal and a humanitarian after Independence.
*โ๏ธBishni Devi Shah,* a woman who inspired large number of people in Uttarakhand to join the freedom movement.
*โ๏ธSubhadra Kumari Chauhan* was one of the greatest Hindi poets, who was also a prominent figure in the freedom movement.
*โ๏ธDurgawati Devi* was the brave woman who provided safe passage to Bhagat Singh after the killing of John Saunders and much more during her revolutionary days.
*โ๏ธSucheta Kripalani,* a prominent freedom fighter, became independent Indiaโs first woman Chief Minister of UP Government.
*โ๏ธAccamma Cherian,* an inspirational leader of the freedom movement in Travancore, Kerala, she was given the name โJhansi Rani of Tranvancoreโ by Mahatma Gandhi.
*โ๏ธAruna Asaf Ali* was an inspirational freedom fighter who is perhaps best remembered for hoisting the Indian National flag in Mumbai during the Quit India Movement in 1942.
โ๏ธ *Durgabai Deshmukh,* a tireless worker for the emancipation of women in Andhra Pradesh, she was also an eminent freedom fighter and member of the Constituent Assembly.
*โ๏ธRani Gaidinliu* , the Naga spiritual and political leader, led an armed uprising against the British in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam.
โ๏ธ *Usha Mehta* was a freedom fighter from a very young age, who is remembered for organizing an underground radio station during the Quit India Movement of 1942.
โ๏ธ *Parbati Giri* , one of Odishaโs most prominent women freedom fighters, was called the Mother Teresa of Western Odisha for her work in the upliftment of her people.
โ๏ธ *Tarkeshwari Sinha,* a prominent freedom fighter during the Quit India Movement, she went on to become an eminent politician in the early decades of independent India.
โ๏ธ *Snehlata Varma* , a freedom fighter and tireless worker for the education and upliftment of women in Mewar, Rajasthan.
โ๏ธ *Tileshwari Baruah,* one of Indiaโs youngest martyrs, she was shot at the age of 12 by the British, during the Quit India Movement, when she and some freedom fighters tried to unfurl the Tricolour atop a police station.
Context:
A pictorial book on Indiaโs 75 Women Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle as part of Azadi ka Mahotsav has been released in partnership with Amar Chitra Katha.
*โ๏ธRani Abakka,* the Queen of Ullal, Karnataka fought and defeated the mighty Portuguese in the 16th century.
*โ๏ธVelu Nachiyar,* the queen of Sivaganga was the first Indian queen to wage war against the British East India Company.
*โ๏ธJhalkari Bai,* was a woman soldier who grew to become one of the key advisors to the Rani of Jhansi and a prominent figure in the First War of Indian Independence, 1857.
*โ๏ธMatangini Hazra* was a brave freedom fighter from Bengal, who laid down her life while agitating against the British.
*โ๏ธGulab Kaur* was a freedom fighter who abandoned her own hopes and dreams of a life abroad to fight for and mobilise the Indian people against the British Raj.
*โ๏ธChakali Ilamma* was a revolutionary woman who fought against the injustice of zamindars during the Telangana rebellion in the mid-1940s.
*โ๏ธPadmaja Naidu,* the daughter of Sarojini Naidu and a freedom fighter in her own right, who would later become Governor of West Bengal and a humanitarian after Independence.
*โ๏ธBishni Devi Shah,* a woman who inspired large number of people in Uttarakhand to join the freedom movement.
*โ๏ธSubhadra Kumari Chauhan* was one of the greatest Hindi poets, who was also a prominent figure in the freedom movement.
*โ๏ธDurgawati Devi* was the brave woman who provided safe passage to Bhagat Singh after the killing of John Saunders and much more during her revolutionary days.
*โ๏ธSucheta Kripalani,* a prominent freedom fighter, became independent Indiaโs first woman Chief Minister of UP Government.
*โ๏ธAccamma Cherian,* an inspirational leader of the freedom movement in Travancore, Kerala, she was given the name โJhansi Rani of Tranvancoreโ by Mahatma Gandhi.
*โ๏ธAruna Asaf Ali* was an inspirational freedom fighter who is perhaps best remembered for hoisting the Indian National flag in Mumbai during the Quit India Movement in 1942.
โ๏ธ *Durgabai Deshmukh,* a tireless worker for the emancipation of women in Andhra Pradesh, she was also an eminent freedom fighter and member of the Constituent Assembly.
*โ๏ธRani Gaidinliu* , the Naga spiritual and political leader, led an armed uprising against the British in Manipur, Nagaland and Assam.
โ๏ธ *Usha Mehta* was a freedom fighter from a very young age, who is remembered for organizing an underground radio station during the Quit India Movement of 1942.
โ๏ธ *Parbati Giri* , one of Odishaโs most prominent women freedom fighters, was called the Mother Teresa of Western Odisha for her work in the upliftment of her people.
โ๏ธ *Tarkeshwari Sinha,* a prominent freedom fighter during the Quit India Movement, she went on to become an eminent politician in the early decades of independent India.
โ๏ธ *Snehlata Varma* , a freedom fighter and tireless worker for the education and upliftment of women in Mewar, Rajasthan.
โ๏ธ *Tileshwari Baruah,* one of Indiaโs youngest martyrs, she was shot at the age of 12 by the British, during the Quit India Movement, when she and some freedom fighters tried to unfurl the Tricolour atop a police station.
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*Supporting Balanced Fertilization:*
*Nutrient-Based Subsidy Rates for Rabi 2025โ26*
_Ensuring affordability and productivity in Indian agriculture_
Key Highlights
๐พ The Government *approved the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi 2025โ26* , effective from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, covering Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers, including DAP and NPKS grades.
๐ฐ The *tentative budgetary requirement for Rabi 2025โ26* is approximately *โน37,952 crore ,about โน736 crore higher* than the budgetary requirement for the Kharif 2025 season.
๐ Over *โน2.04 lakh crore allocated* between 2022โ23 and 2024โ25 towards *NBS subsidies* , ensuring affordable access to fertilizers.
๐ญ NBS has driven *significant growth in domestic fertilizer production* , with P&K fertilizers (DAP and NPKS) output *increasing from 112.19 LMT in 2014 to 168.55 LMT in 2025* (as on 30.12.2025), reflecting over *50% growth* during the period.
*Nutrient-Based Subsidy Rates for Rabi 2025โ26*
_Ensuring affordability and productivity in Indian agriculture_
Key Highlights
๐พ The Government *approved the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi 2025โ26* , effective from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, covering Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers, including DAP and NPKS grades.
๐ฐ The *tentative budgetary requirement for Rabi 2025โ26* is approximately *โน37,952 crore ,about โน736 crore higher* than the budgetary requirement for the Kharif 2025 season.
๐ Over *โน2.04 lakh crore allocated* between 2022โ23 and 2024โ25 towards *NBS subsidies* , ensuring affordable access to fertilizers.
๐ญ NBS has driven *significant growth in domestic fertilizer production* , with P&K fertilizers (DAP and NPKS) output *increasing from 112.19 LMT in 2014 to 168.55 LMT in 2025* (as on 30.12.2025), reflecting over *50% growth* during the period.
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*๐ก๏ธFIRST ANGLO-MYSORE WAR*
โ๏ธThe First Anglo-Mysore War (1767โ1769) was the first of four military conflicts fought between the Kingdom of Mysore and the British East India Company, along with its allies. It marked the beginning of a series of struggles for control in South India.
*๐Background*
โ๏ธThe war took place in South India.
โ๏ธHyder Ali, the de facto ruler of Mysore, had risen to power and posed a serious threat to British interests in the region.
โ๏ธThe British East India Company sought to check Hyder Aliโs growing influence.
โ๏ธMysore had strategic alliances with the French, while the British were allied with the Marathas and the Nizam of Hyderabadโat least initially.
*๐Causes of the War*
โ๏ธExpansionist ambitions of both the British and Hyder Ali.
โ๏ธBreakdown of trust between the East India Company and Indian rulers.
โ๏ธStrategic interests in the Carnatic region and control over South India.
โ๏ธMysoreโs alliance with the French, which threatened British influence.
*๐Key Events*
โ๏ธHyder Ali surprised the British with his swift military tactics and alliance with the Nizam of Hyderabad (though the Nizam later switched sides).
โ๏ธHyder Ali launched an invasion of the Carnatic, reaching as close as Madras (now Chennai).
โ๏ธThe British forces were unprepared and suffered several defeats.
โ๏ธEventually, both sides agreed to negotiate due to military exhaustion and lack of support.
*๐Outcome*
โ๏ธThe war ended with the Treaty of Madras in 1769.
โ๏ธThe treaty promised mutual restitution of conquered territories and mutual defense.
It did not resolve underlying tensions, leading to future conflicts.
*๐Significance*
โ๏ธThe war exposed weaknesses in the British military position in South India.
โ๏ธIt elevated Hyder Aliโs reputation as a skilled military leader.
โ๏ธThe British failure to honor the Treaty of Madras later contributed to the Second Anglo-Mysore War.
โ๏ธThe First Anglo-Mysore War (1767โ1769) was the first of four military conflicts fought between the Kingdom of Mysore and the British East India Company, along with its allies. It marked the beginning of a series of struggles for control in South India.
*๐Background*
โ๏ธThe war took place in South India.
โ๏ธHyder Ali, the de facto ruler of Mysore, had risen to power and posed a serious threat to British interests in the region.
โ๏ธThe British East India Company sought to check Hyder Aliโs growing influence.
โ๏ธMysore had strategic alliances with the French, while the British were allied with the Marathas and the Nizam of Hyderabadโat least initially.
*๐Causes of the War*
โ๏ธExpansionist ambitions of both the British and Hyder Ali.
โ๏ธBreakdown of trust between the East India Company and Indian rulers.
โ๏ธStrategic interests in the Carnatic region and control over South India.
โ๏ธMysoreโs alliance with the French, which threatened British influence.
*๐Key Events*
โ๏ธHyder Ali surprised the British with his swift military tactics and alliance with the Nizam of Hyderabad (though the Nizam later switched sides).
โ๏ธHyder Ali launched an invasion of the Carnatic, reaching as close as Madras (now Chennai).
โ๏ธThe British forces were unprepared and suffered several defeats.
โ๏ธEventually, both sides agreed to negotiate due to military exhaustion and lack of support.
*๐Outcome*
โ๏ธThe war ended with the Treaty of Madras in 1769.
โ๏ธThe treaty promised mutual restitution of conquered territories and mutual defense.
It did not resolve underlying tensions, leading to future conflicts.
*๐Significance*
โ๏ธThe war exposed weaknesses in the British military position in South India.
โ๏ธIt elevated Hyder Aliโs reputation as a skilled military leader.
โ๏ธThe British failure to honor the Treaty of Madras later contributed to the Second Anglo-Mysore War.
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Forwarded from UPSC Prelims Notes MCQs Quiz
*๐ก๏ธSmog-Eating Technology*
โ๏ธA photocatalytic technology based primarily on Titanium Dioxide (TiOโ).
โ๏ธWorks through coatings applied on roads, pavements, buildings, etc. to neutralize air pollutants.
*๐How it Works?*
โ๏ธTiOโ acts as a photocatalyst when exposed to sunlight/UV light.
โ๏ธConverts harmful gases like Nitrogen Dioxide (NOโ) & VOCs โ into nitrates, COโ & water.
โ๏ธCreates a โself-cleaningโ effect, breaking down pollutants on contact.
*๐Benefits*
โ๏ธReduces harmful pollutants (NOโ, hydrocarbons).
โ๏ธImproves public health by lowering toxic air exposure.
โ๏ธLow-maintenance, works passively under sunlight.
โ๏ธCan be integrated with existing urban infrastructure without major disruption.
*๐Challenges*
โ๏ธNeeds scientific validation under Indian/local conditions.
โ๏ธCost-effectiveness of large-scale application still debated.
โ๏ธConcerns about long-term durability of coatings & safe disposal of residues.
โ๏ธA photocatalytic technology based primarily on Titanium Dioxide (TiOโ).
โ๏ธWorks through coatings applied on roads, pavements, buildings, etc. to neutralize air pollutants.
*๐How it Works?*
โ๏ธTiOโ acts as a photocatalyst when exposed to sunlight/UV light.
โ๏ธConverts harmful gases like Nitrogen Dioxide (NOโ) & VOCs โ into nitrates, COโ & water.
โ๏ธCreates a โself-cleaningโ effect, breaking down pollutants on contact.
*๐Benefits*
โ๏ธReduces harmful pollutants (NOโ, hydrocarbons).
โ๏ธImproves public health by lowering toxic air exposure.
โ๏ธLow-maintenance, works passively under sunlight.
โ๏ธCan be integrated with existing urban infrastructure without major disruption.
*๐Challenges*
โ๏ธNeeds scientific validation under Indian/local conditions.
โ๏ธCost-effectiveness of large-scale application still debated.
โ๏ธConcerns about long-term durability of coatings & safe disposal of residues.
Forwarded from UPSC Prelims Notes MCQs Quiz
โญ๏ธGI TAGGED HANDLOOM PRODUCTS (State-wise)
๐ Andhra Pradesh
โ Uppada Jamdani Sarees
โ Venkatagiri Sarees
โ Mangalagiri Sarees & Fabrics
โ Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarees & Paavadas
๐ Gujarat
โ Tangaliya Shawl
โ Kachchh Shawls
โ Patan Patola
โ Rajkot Patola
๐ Himachal Pradesh
โ Kullu Shawl
โ Kinnauri Shawl
๐ Jammu & Kashmir
โ Kashmir Pashmina
โ Kani Shawl
๐ Karnataka
โ Navalgund Durries
โ Ilkal Sarees
โ Molakalmuru Sarees
โ Udupi Sarees
โ Mysore Silk
โ Guledgudd Khana
๐ Kerala
โ Cannanore Home Furnishings
โ Balaramapuram Sarees
โ Kasaragod Sarees
โ Kuthampully Sarees
โ Chendamangalam Dhoties & Set
โ MunduโKuthampully Dhoties & Set Mundu
๐ Madhya Pradesh
โ Chanderi Sarees
โ Maheshwar Sarees
๐ Maharashtra
โ Solapur Chaddar
โ Paithani Sarees
โ Solapur Terry Towel
โ Karvath Kati Tussar Sarees
๐ Manipur
โ Shaphee Lanphee
โ Wangkhei Phee
โ Moirang Phee
๐ Odisha
โ Kotpad Handloom
โ Orissa Ikat
โ Khandua Saree
โ Gopalpur Tussar
โ Dhalapathar Parda
โ Sambalpuri Bandha Saree
โ Bomkai Saree
โ Habaspuri Saree
โ Berhampur Patta (Phoda Kumbha) Saree
๐ Tamil Nadu
โ Kancheepuram Silk
โ Bhavani Jamakkalam
โ Madurai Sungudi
โ Arani Silk
โ Kovai Kora Cotton Sarees
โ Salem Silk (Salem Venpattu)
๐ Telangana
โ Pochampally Ikat
โ Gadwal Sarees
โ Siddipet Gollabama
โ Narayanpet Handloom Sarees
๐ Uttar Pradesh
โ Banaras Brocades & Saree
โ Mirzapur Handmade Dari
๐ West Bengal
โ Santipore Saree
โ Baluchari Saree
โ Dhaniakhali Saree
๐ธ Other GI Tags
โ Muga Silk โ Assam
โ Bhagalpur Silk โ Bihar
โ Champa Silk Saree โ Chhattisgarh
โ Kota Doria โ Rajasthan
โ Chakheshang Shawls โ Nagaland
๐ Andhra Pradesh
โ Uppada Jamdani Sarees
โ Venkatagiri Sarees
โ Mangalagiri Sarees & Fabrics
โ Dharmavaram Handloom Pattu Sarees & Paavadas
๐ Gujarat
โ Tangaliya Shawl
โ Kachchh Shawls
โ Patan Patola
โ Rajkot Patola
๐ Himachal Pradesh
โ Kullu Shawl
โ Kinnauri Shawl
๐ Jammu & Kashmir
โ Kashmir Pashmina
โ Kani Shawl
๐ Karnataka
โ Navalgund Durries
โ Ilkal Sarees
โ Molakalmuru Sarees
โ Udupi Sarees
โ Mysore Silk
โ Guledgudd Khana
๐ Kerala
โ Cannanore Home Furnishings
โ Balaramapuram Sarees
โ Kasaragod Sarees
โ Kuthampully Sarees
โ Chendamangalam Dhoties & Set
โ MunduโKuthampully Dhoties & Set Mundu
๐ Madhya Pradesh
โ Chanderi Sarees
โ Maheshwar Sarees
๐ Maharashtra
โ Solapur Chaddar
โ Paithani Sarees
โ Solapur Terry Towel
โ Karvath Kati Tussar Sarees
๐ Manipur
โ Shaphee Lanphee
โ Wangkhei Phee
โ Moirang Phee
๐ Odisha
โ Kotpad Handloom
โ Orissa Ikat
โ Khandua Saree
โ Gopalpur Tussar
โ Dhalapathar Parda
โ Sambalpuri Bandha Saree
โ Bomkai Saree
โ Habaspuri Saree
โ Berhampur Patta (Phoda Kumbha) Saree
๐ Tamil Nadu
โ Kancheepuram Silk
โ Bhavani Jamakkalam
โ Madurai Sungudi
โ Arani Silk
โ Kovai Kora Cotton Sarees
โ Salem Silk (Salem Venpattu)
๐ Telangana
โ Pochampally Ikat
โ Gadwal Sarees
โ Siddipet Gollabama
โ Narayanpet Handloom Sarees
๐ Uttar Pradesh
โ Banaras Brocades & Saree
โ Mirzapur Handmade Dari
๐ West Bengal
โ Santipore Saree
โ Baluchari Saree
โ Dhaniakhali Saree
๐ธ Other GI Tags
โ Muga Silk โ Assam
โ Bhagalpur Silk โ Bihar
โ Champa Silk Saree โ Chhattisgarh
โ Kota Doria โ Rajasthan
โ Chakheshang Shawls โ Nagaland
Forwarded from UPSC Prelims Notes MCQs Quiz
๐ก๏ธ *Saraswati River*
โ๏ธThe river is mentioned over 80 times in the Rigveda and is believed to have dried up more than 5,000 years ago due to climatic and tectonic shifts.
โ๏ธIt originated in the Himalayas and flowed through Haryana, Rajasthan, North Gujarat, and Pakistan before reaching the Gulf at the Western Sea, spanning approximately 4,000 km.
โ๏ธThe river had two branchesโwestern and easternโthat joined at Shatrana, 25 km south of Patiala.
โ๏ธThe western branch, represented by the ancient Satluj, flowed through the channels of the present-day Ghaggar-Patialiwali rivulets.
โ๏ธThe eastern branch, supported by the Markanda and Sarsuti rivers, is now known as the Tons-Yamuna rivers.
โ๏ธThe river is mentioned over 80 times in the Rigveda and is believed to have dried up more than 5,000 years ago due to climatic and tectonic shifts.
โ๏ธIt originated in the Himalayas and flowed through Haryana, Rajasthan, North Gujarat, and Pakistan before reaching the Gulf at the Western Sea, spanning approximately 4,000 km.
โ๏ธThe river had two branchesโwestern and easternโthat joined at Shatrana, 25 km south of Patiala.
โ๏ธThe western branch, represented by the ancient Satluj, flowed through the channels of the present-day Ghaggar-Patialiwali rivulets.
โ๏ธThe eastern branch, supported by the Markanda and Sarsuti rivers, is now known as the Tons-Yamuna rivers.