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Himachal Pradesh

  • Himachal Pradesh became the first state in India to begin organised cultivation of true dalchini (cinnamon).
  • The true cinnamon is derived from Cinnamomumverumwhereas the majority of cinnamon being sold in the market is derived from Cinnamomum cassia which has a high content of courmarin which is not good for health and is known as kidney destroyer due to which it is banned in the US and other countries.

Iceland

  • Iceland has become the first country in Europe to have more women than men in Parliament.
  • Of the 63 seats in the Althing parliament, 33 were won by women, ....
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