Prelims Facts Corner – 18 August 2023

Matti banana variety, native to Kanniyakumari district, which was recently granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Matti banana –

  • Belongs to Kanniyakumari(Tamil Nadu)
  • Commonly known as ‘Baby Banana’
  • Uniqueness – Sweet fragrance and honey-like taste
  • Semmati – A fusion of Matti and Red banana

Click here to read about GI Tag


Harappans followed English bond method in their constructions.

English bond method –

  • A type of Brick Masonry
  • A pattern formed by laying alternate courses of stretchers and headers.

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