Igla-S Air Defence System

Why in news?

• The Army is all set to begin receiving another set of Russian Igla-S very short range air defence systems (VSHORAD).

About

• Igla-S has been designed specifically to bring down low-flying aircraft and even can identify and neutralise air targets like drones and cruise missiles,it can be operated by a crew or an individual.
• These systems are intended for the new air defence formations for high mountainous terrain along the northern border of the country.
• The acquisition of the Igla-S systems addresses the Army’s need to replace the outdated Igla-1M systems.

Kanwar lake

Why in news?

• The condition of the Kanwar Lake has been deteriorating and the drying area has been increasing.

About Kanwar lake

• It is located in Begusarai district of Bihar.
• It is  locally known as ‘Kabartal’
• It is Asia’s largest freshwater oxbow lake.
• It draws water from the confluence of theGandak, the Bia and the Kareh river .
• It is the first and only wetland in the state of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
• In 1986, the state government notified it as a protected area.
• Later, the central government declared it as a sanctuary to stop the poaching of birds.

Tea Board of India

Why in news?

• The Tea Board of India has indicated a drop in production of about 40% in Assam and 23% in West Bengal up to March 2024 due to lack of sufficient rainfall.

Tea Board of India

• The Tea Board was set up as a statutory body in 1954under the Tea Act, 1953.
• It was established for the purposes of regulating the Indian tea industry and protecting the interests of tea producers in India.
• All teas produced in the tea growing areas of India are administered by the Tea Board. 
  • Among the Indian teas administered by the Tea Board are the world famous Darjeeling, Assam and Nilgiri.
• The Board consists of 32 Members, including Chairman and Deputy Chairman appointed by the Government of India representing different sections of the Tea industry.
• The Board’s Head Office is situated in Kolkataand there are two Zonal offices-one each in North Eastern Region at Jorhat in Assam and in Southern Region at Coonoor in Tamil Nadu.