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GS-1 5. KHADI PRAKRITIK PAINT Khadi Prakritik Paint has been launched by Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute, Jaipur (a KVIC unit). ABOUT KHADI PRAKRITIK PAINT: It is an eco-friendly, non-toxic paint with anti-fungal, anti-bacterial properties. Based on cow dung as its main ingredient, the paint is cost-effective and odourless, and …

GS-1 5.JAGANNATH TEMPLE Recently, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) announced that devotees don’t need to produce their Covid-19 negative report for getting entry into the shrine in Puri from January 21. At present devotees entering the temple have to show Covid- 19 negative reports. The temple opened to the …

GS-1 3.PRAVASI BHARATIYA DIVAS Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on 9 January every year to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the development of India. On the occasion, several events such as PBD Convention, Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award and Bharat ko Janiye Quiz are organised. 9 January …

GS-1 1.NATIONAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT FESTIVAL Second National Youth Parliament Festival (NYPF) to be concluded on 12 January. MAIN PONTS: The second NYPF was launched in December 2020 through virtual mode. 34 lakh youth from across the country participated in the first stage. It was followed by State Youth Parliaments through …

GS-1 4.ANUBHAVA MANTAPA IN BASAVAKALYAN Recently, the Chief Minister of Karnataka has laid the foundation stone for the ‘New AnubhavaMantapa’ in Basavakalyan, the place where 12th century poet-philosopher Basaveshwara lived for most of his life. ABOUT THE NEW ANUBHAVA MANTAPA: It will be a six-floor structure in the midst of the 7.5-acre plot and represent various …

GS-1 4.YAKSHAGANA Recently a Yakshagana artiste died while performing on stage. KEY POINTS Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form of Karnataka. It is a temple art form that depicts mythological stories and Puranas. It is performed with massive headgears, elaborate facial make-up and vibrant costumes and ornaments. Usually recited in …