Protected archaeological sites and monuments
▪ The Haryana government has officially declared two Harappan civilization sites located in Bhiwani district — Mitathal and Tighrana — as protected archaeological sites and monuments.
▪ These sites, dating back over 4,400 years, hold immense historical and cultural value, shedding light on the evolution of early agricultural societies, town planning, craft industries, and trade during the Harappan and post-Harappan periods.
World Tea Exports
▪ In the 2024 calendar year, India is in third place in global tea exports. In the assessment year, India has captured 13.55 percent of the world market.
▪ Kenya and China have secured the first two positions in tea exports. The International Tea Committee has released these statistics.