Sohrai painting
Article in The Hindu.
- A tribal mural art with GI tag
- Region – Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)
- Period – Transition period between the Mesolithic and Chalcolithic eras.
- Based on nature themes such as forests, people animals etc.
- The pattern has an abundance of lines, dots, etc.
Marine Commando (MARCOs)
MARCOs rescued all 21 crew members in Liberian-flagged vessel.
- Established in 1987.
- Modeled on US Navy SEALS.
- Special operations force of Indian navy.
- Motto: ‘The few The fearless’.
- Executed Cactus, Leech, Pawan, and Cyclone operations and played significant role in 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
White Goods
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is planning to undertake a third-party assessment of the PLI scheme in the white goods segment.
- Refer to heavy consumer durables or large home appliances.
- Traditionally available only in white.
- E.g. washing machines, air conditioners, etc.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
CDSCO has banned all charges except supply and processing costs on blood units.
- Central Drug Authority for discharging functions
- Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
- Responsible for –
- Approval of Drugs and Conduct of Clinical Trials.
- Laying down the standards for Drugs.
- Control over the quality of imported Drugs.
- Coordination of the activities of State Drug Control Organizations.