Wada Kolam, a rice variety widely grown in the Palghar district in Maharashtra has received the 'Geographical Indication' (GI) tag, which means the product now gets a unique identity as well as a wider market base.
Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov have won the Nobel Peace Prize 2021 for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.
The "SVAMITVA" stands for "Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas" is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayat Raj.