Source: The post is based on the article “Tirupati’s megalithic burial sites in a state of neglect” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022 What is the News? Tirupati district in Andhra Pradesh is said to have the largest collection of anthropomorphic burial sites. What are Anthropomorphic sites? Anthropomorphic sites are those marked by… Continue reading Tirupati’s megalithic burial sites in a state of neglect
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Nine Russian banks open Vostro accounts for rupee trade
Source: The post is based on the article “Nine Russian banks open Vostro accounts for rupee trade” published in The Hindu on 16th November 2022 What is the News? Nine Russian banks have been permitted to open special Vostro accounts to pave the way for export-import transactions. What is a Vostro account? A Vostro account… Continue reading Nine Russian banks open Vostro accounts for rupee trade
LeadIT Summit 2022 hosted by India and Sweden at COP27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Source: The post is based on the article “LeadIT Summit 2022 hosted by India and Sweden at COP27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt” published in PIB on 15th November 2022 What is the News? India and Sweden hosted the LeadIT Summit on the sidelines of COP27. What is the LeadIT Initiative? Leadership Group for Industry Transition(LeadIT)… Continue reading LeadIT Summit 2022 hosted by India and Sweden at COP27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Kashi Tamil Sangamam begins Thursday: What is the ancient connect between Kashi and the Tamil land?
Source: The post is based on the article “Kashi Tamil Sangamam begins Thursday: What is the ancient connect between Kashi and the Tamil land?” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2022 What is the News? The centre will be organizing a one-of-its-kind event called ‘Kashi-Tamil Sangamam’ in Varanasi with an aim to reestablish age-old… Continue reading Kashi Tamil Sangamam begins Thursday: What is the ancient connect between Kashi and the Tamil land?
Mangarh Massacre: Rajasthan’s Jallianwala Bagh: A lost story
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan’s Jallianwala Bagh: A lost story” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2022 What is the News? On November 17, 1913, a horrifying tragedy occurred in Mangarh (Banswada, Rajasthan). British cannons and machine guns are known to have killed more than 1,500 tribals in Mangarh. This… Continue reading Mangarh Massacre: Rajasthan’s Jallianwala Bagh: A lost story
3rd Ministerial Conference on Countering Financing of Terrorism – No Money for Terror
Source: The post is based on the article “3rd Ministerial Conference on Countering Financing of Terrorism – No Money for Terror” published in PIB on 14th November 2022. What is the News? The 3rd Ministerial Conference on Countering Financing of Terrorism – No Money for Terror will be held in New Delhi. What is the… Continue reading 3rd Ministerial Conference on Countering Financing of Terrorism – No Money for Terror
Methane Alert and Response System (MARS): COP27: UN to set up system to track methane emissions from space
Source: The post is based on the article “COP27: UN to set up system to track methane emissions from space” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2022 What is the News? The Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) was launched at the 27th Conference of Parties(COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate… Continue reading Methane Alert and Response System (MARS): COP27: UN to set up system to track methane emissions from space
Legal battle over demolitions near tomb of Afzal Khan in Maharashtra
Source: The post is based on the article “Legal battle over demolitions near tomb of Afzal Khan in Maharashtra” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2022 What is the News? The Supreme Court(SC) has sought reports from the Maharashtra government on the demolition drive conducted around the tomb of Afzal Khan. Who was Afzal… Continue reading Legal battle over demolitions near tomb of Afzal Khan in Maharashtra
Who was Sir CP, whose ‘independent Travancore mission’ ended with assassination bid
Source: The post is based on the article “Who was Sir CP, whose ‘independent Travancore mission’ ended with assassination bid” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2022 What is the News? The name of former Travancore Diwan Sir CP Ramaswamy Iyer has been mentioned in the middle of the ongoing disagreement between the Kerala… Continue reading Who was Sir CP, whose ‘independent Travancore mission’ ended with assassination bid
India Submits its Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy to UNFCCC
Source: The post is based on the article “India Submits its Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy to UNFCCC” published in PIB on 14th November 2022 What is the News? India has submitted its Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy(LT-LEDS) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at COP 27. What is the Long-Term… Continue reading India Submits its Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy to UNFCCC
