CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -On the occasion of Chillai Kalan in the Kashmir Valley, 44 Bn CRPF organized a function “Jashn – e – Chillai Kalan” at HMT Complex, Zainakote, Srinagar.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chillai Kalan or Chilla-i-Kalan (Kashmiri pronunciation: [t͡ʃilaj kalaːn], Translation : forty days of intense cold) is the local name given to 40 day period of harsh winter in Kashmir.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is the coldest part of winter, starting from 21 Dec to Jan 29 every year. Actually it is a Persian term which means “major cold”. Chillai Kalan is followed by a 20-day long Chillai Khurd (small cold) that occurs between Jan 31 and Feb 19 and a 10-day long Chillai Bache (baby cold) which is from Feb 20 to March 2.