19th February 2024 Daily Current Affairs

State Affairs

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

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

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.