19th February 2024 Daily Current Affairs
State Affairs
1. Assam Declares ‘Kaji Nemu’ Lemon As ‘State Fruit’
- The Assam government declared ‘Kaji Nemu’ (Citrus Lemon) as the state fruit.
- “The ‘Kaji Nemu’ has been approved as the state fruit of Assam during the Cabinet meeting underscoring the fruit’s cultural, traditional, and nutritional significance to the state and its people.
- It has a strong and sour flavor, making it a preferred ingredient in a variety of dishes.
- ‘Kaji Nemu’ holds a significant place in traditional Assamese cuisine.
Obituaries
2. Iconic ‘dum pukht’ chef Imtiaz Qureshi dies at 93
- Qureshi, who became the first practising member of his fraternity to get a Padma Shri, in 2016, passed away in Delhi.
- When Qureshi carried it from esoteric Persian manuscripts to the world map of gastronomy, the art of “Dum Pukht (cooked in its own breath)” catapulted the Lucknow-born chef to a fame previously unknown to any Indian cook.
- Qureshi created an aura for Awadhi cuisine that made it a fad for global chefs.
State Affairs
3. World Bank Assisted Programme INSPIRES launched in Sikkim
- The CM of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang launched Sikkim INSPIRES, a collaborative effort between the State Government and the World Bank.
- The main objective of this initiative is to promote economic growth and inclusion in the state.
- Sikkim INSPIRES programme marks the first direct partnership between the State government and the World Bank.
- The programme would engage nine government departments over the next five years to create an ecosystem for economic prosperity.
