Regur Soil is also known as Black Soil.

• Black soil is also known as cotton soil and internationally it is known as ‘Tropical Chernozems’.
• This is the third-largest soil type in India.
• This soil is formed from rocks of cretaceous lava.
• This stretch over the parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Western parts of Madhya Pradesh, North- Western Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand up to Raj Mahal hills.
• The soil is rich in iron, lime, calcium, potash, magnesium, and aluminium.
• It has high water retaining capacity and is good for Cotton Cultivation, Tobacco, Citrus fruits, Castor, and linseed.

'Kandhamal Haldi,' which is a variety of turmeric indigenous to southern Odisha, has earned the Geographical indication (GI) tag from the Intellectual Property India, an organization that is functioning under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The Arunachal Pradesh government signed an MoU with NTCA to establish its first Special Tiger Protection Force, aiming to enhance conservation efforts and protect the tiger population within the state.

Thorn Forests are found in Rajasthan.

• This type of vegetation is found in dry areas.
• Leaves are in the form of spines to reduce the water loss.
• These types of forest are found in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Eastern Slopes of the Western Ghats and Gujarat.
• Some of the important trees found in these of forests are Cactus, khair, babool, keekar etc.

Tholu Bommalata is a shadow puppet from Andhra Pradesh which has a rich and strong tradition. So, Statement 1 is incorrect. The puppets are large in size to cast a shadow. They have a jointed waist, shoulders, elbows, and knees. They are colored on both sides and throw colored shadows on the screen. The classical music of the region is used. The theme of the puppet plays is drawn from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas. So, Statement 2 is correct. The skin of wild animals (Goats) is used to make the puppet. The skin is treated with herbs and oils and then beaten till it becomes translucent. The different parts of the puppetís body are separately cut out of this skin. Gods and heroes are made the largest in size, because of their importance. The angle of the head has significance: a downward glance suggests modesty, a high chin indicates arrogance. Colors too have meaning: giant bullies and their kind have red faces, while white stands for a fiery nature. The pieces are then joined together with a thick knotted string, which facilitates easy movement. A split-bamboo or palm leaf stem is used for the main central support of the puppet. The legs are loosely attached from below the knees, and the manipulator can jerk the puppet to produce the swaying movement of the legs. The screen for the shadow puppet show is a bamboo box-like stage erected in the open air. So, Statement 3 is correct. In the rural areas, very often, oil lamps made of split coconut shells are used for lighting. The flickering light keeps the puppets in constant movement, and lends an air of magic to the show. 

The 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit, taking place from January 10 to 12, 2024, features the theme "Gateway to the Future." Notably, the Chief Guest for the event will be President Mohamed Bin Zayed of the UAE.

Madhya Pradesh in India has the largest area under forest.

The lowest forest % is in Haryana and Punjab because of the extensive agriculture.

The top 3 states in India has the largest area under forest

• Madhya Pradesh
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Chhattisgarh

V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust located in Tuticorin.

V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust is one of the 13 major ports in India. It was declared to be a major port on 11 July 1974. It is second largest port in Tamil Nadu and third largest container terminal in India. V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust is an artificial port.

Asif Currimbhoy is the author of "Inquilab: A Play in Three Acts".

Asif Currimbhoy is an Indian playwright who wrote  "Inquilab: A Play in Three Acts" in English. He was among the very few Indian dramatists writing plays exclusively in English. He wrote over thirty plays in several genres. His work incorporated monologues, choruses, chants, songs, mime, slide projections, and filmed footage.