RAJASTHAN

• RERA seeks state nod to make registration mandatory
• To control the unregulated property dealers’ functioning, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), Rajasthan has sent a proposal to the state government seeking permission to make RERA registration mandatory. The proposal has been mooted to bring more transparency and professionalism in the sector. As per the RERA Act, to safeguard interests of consumers, registration of property consultants is mandatory, and they cannot facilitate sale or purchase any plot, apartment or building without obtaining registration. 

  INTERNATIONAL

   

  ·        World’s first AI news anchor unveiled in China

   

  • Chinese press agency Xinhua unveiled AI-based anchor that can read the news in English and Chinese, as naturally as a professional news anchor.
  • The system, developed with Beijing-based search engine operator Sogou, produces realistic-looking speech, lip movements and facial expressions.

   

  • AI anchors who will report “tirelessly” all day every day, from anywhere in the country.

   

  • The AI technology is not limited to news presenting. The systems can be customised to different clients in other industries.

   

  • Artificial intelligence (AI) is an area of computer science that emphasizes the creation of intelligent machines that work and react like humans.

   

   

   

  ·        India economic growth to slow to 7.3% in 2019: Moodys

   

  • Indian economy will expand 4 percent in 2018, but the growth will slow down to 7.3 percent in the next fiscal.
  • The economy grew 7.9 percent in the first half (January-June) of 2018, reflecting post demonetization base effect.

   

  ·        India hosts “Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities, 2018” from 9 November

   

  • Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities, 2018″ (GITC) is being organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment here during 9-11 November, 2018.
  • This year, India is hosting the event in collaboration with Government of Korea and Rehabilitation International (RI).
  • It propagates implementation of United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) – Article 21 relates to access to information.

   

  NATIONAL

   

  ·        National Legal Services Day: November 9

   

  • National Legal Services Day (NLSD) is observed every year in India on 9th November to spread awareness for ensuring reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens.

   

  • The aim of celebrating this day is to offer free of charge, proficient and legal services to the people belonging to weaker sections of society. It also seeks to make sure availability of free services to weaker section people as well as making them conscious about their rights.

   

  • It was started by Supreme Court of India in 1995 to provide help and support to poor and weaker sections of the society.

   

  ·        West Bengal to observe ‘Rosogolla Day’ on Nov 14

   

  • West Bengal government has decided to observe ‘Rosogolla Day’ on November 14, to commemorate the first anniversaryof the state’s famous sweet getting Geographical Indication (GI) tag as ‘Bengal’s Rosogolla’.
  • The GI tag is a sign that identifies a product as originating from a particular place.

   

  • India has given 303 GIs, including for 11 foreign products like Scotch and cognac

   

   

   

  Jammu & Kashmir –

  Pashmina
  Hand-Knotted Carpet
  Papier Mache
  Walnut Wood Carving

  Himachal Pradesh-
  Kangra Paintings
  Kullu Shawl
  Chamba Rumal

  Sikkim
  Large Cardamom

  Arunachal Pradesh

  Arunachal Orange

  Nagaland
  Naga Mircha
  Chakshesang Shawl
  Naga Tree Tomato

  Assam
  Muga Silk
  Joha Rice
  Tezpur Litchi

  Manipur
  Shaphee Lanphee
  Wangkhei Phee
  Moirang Phee
  Kachai Lemon

  Mizoram
  Mizo Chilli

  Tripura
  Tripura Queen
  Pineapple

  West Bengal
  Darjeeling Tea
  Santiniketan
  Leather Goods
  Khirsapati (Himsagar)
  Mango

  Meghalaya
  Khasi Mandarin
  Memong Narang

  Bihar
  Madhubani Paintings
  Bhagalpur Silk
  Sikki Grass Work
  of Bihar

  Uttar Pradesh
  Varanasi Glass Beads
  Lucknow Chikan Craft
  Mango Malihabadi Dusseheri
  Banaras Brocades and Saris

  Rajasthan
  Blue Pottery of Jaipur
  Kathputlis
  Sanganeri Hand-Block Printing

  Gujarat
  Agates of Cambay
  Kutch Embroidery
  Patan Patola

  Madhya Pradesh
  Chanderi Fabric
  Leather Toys of Indore
  Ratlami Sev

  Chhattisgarh

  Dhokra
  Bastar Wooden Craft
  Bastar Iron Craft
  Odisha
  Konark Stone Carving
  Pattachitra
  Ganjam Kewda Flower

   

  Maharashtra

  Puneri Pagadi
  Nashik Valley Wine
  Mahabaleshwar Strawberry
  Warli Painting

   

  Telangana

  Silver Filigree of Karimnagar
  Hyderabad Haleem
  Narayanpet
  Handloom Sarees

   

  Goa

  Feni

   

  Karnataka

  Channapatna Toys & Dolls
  Mysore Sandal Soap
  Mysore Jasmine

  Andhra Pradesh
  Pochampalli Ikat
  Kondapalli Bommallu
  Tirupathi Laddu

   

  Puducherry

  Villianur Terracotta Works

   

   

  Tamil Nadu

  Kancheepuram Silk
  Coimbatore Wet Grinder
  Thanjavur Paintings
  Temple Jewellery of Nagercoil

  Kerala
  Aranmula Kannadi
  Palakkadan Matta Rice
  Balaramapuram Saris and Fine Cotton Fabrics