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Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery: 100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting

Source: The post is based on the article “100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting” published in TOI on 27th April 2023 What is the News? More than 100 delegates from 30 countries as part of the pre-G20 meeting have visited the Hemis and Thiksey monasteries. What is Hemis Monastery? Hemis Monastery is… Continue reading Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery: 100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting

Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple

Source: The post is based on the article “Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has urged the government to conserve the historically significant structures, including the 600-year-old ‘Vilakkumadom’, at Sree Mahavishnu… Continue reading Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple

What are seamounts?

Source: The post is based on the article “What are seamounts?” published in The Hindu on 28th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Seamounts?3 What is the importance of Seamounts?4 What is India’s contribution to mapping Seamounts? What is the News? Scientists have reported finding 19,325 new seamounts after poring through new… Continue reading What are seamounts?

Right to marry is not absolute, laws regulate marriage, Centre tells SC

Source: The post is based on the article “Right to marry is not absolute, laws regulate marriage, Centre tells SC” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has continued to hear a batch of pleas seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriages. What is the case about? Click… Continue reading Right to marry is not absolute, laws regulate marriage, Centre tells SC

Understanding temperature anomalies

Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding temperature anomalies” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why was March 2023 the second warmest?3 Why was March 2023 the second warmest and not the warmest?4 What is Temperature Anomaly? What is the News? March 2023 has been declared… Continue reading Understanding temperature anomalies

Conservation work at Delhi’s Zafar Mahal set to begin

Source: The post is based on the article “Conservation work at Delhi’s Zafar Mahal set to begin” published in Hindustan Times on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is set to initiate conservation works at Zafar Mahal in South Delhi’s Mehrauli. What is Zafar Mahal? Zafar Mahal is… Continue reading Conservation work at Delhi’s Zafar Mahal set to begin

How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool

Source: The post is based on the article “How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Humidity?3 Why does relative humidity matter?4 What is Wet Bulb Temperature? What is the News? Relative humidity is a… Continue reading How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool

Network of sensors to monitor groundwater quality

Source: The post is based on the article “Network of sensors to monitor groundwater quality” published in The Hindu on 24th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the method deployed currently to measure groundwater?3 What is the new method CGWB is planning to implement to measure groundwater?4 What is the significance of… Continue reading Network of sensors to monitor groundwater quality

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