What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered remains of an ancient temple dating back to the Gupta period (5th century) in Bilsarh village in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district. Note: The Bilsarh site was declared as a ‘protected’ site in 1928. Every year, the ASI undertakes scrubbing work at the protected sites. What… Continue reading Explained: How a Gupta era temple in Etah has put focus back on shankhalipi script
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1.2 lakh people died in road accidents in 2020: NCRB
What is the News? National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) has released a report titled ‘Crime in India’ Report, 2020. The report has talked about road accidents in India. Read more: Crime in India Report, 2020 What are the Key Findings of the Report on Road Accidents? Road Accidents in 2020: India has recorded 1.20 lakh cases… Continue reading 1.2 lakh people died in road accidents in 2020: NCRB
The town of Wooden toys
What is the news? Recently, a Welfare Association of wooden toymakers named Ambasamudram Bharani Mara Varna Kadasal Artisans has applied for the Geographical Indications tag for Choppu Samaan. What is Choppu Samaan? It is a traditional toy for kids. It is a kitchen set that is made up of fine wood with polished edges. Furthermore, it… Continue reading The town of Wooden toys
NITI Aayog Launches Report on Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India
What is the News? NITI Aayog has launched a report titled ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India’. Read more: NITI Aayog to Launch Report on ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India’ What are the Key Findings of the Report? India is home to 11% of the total global urban population. By 2027, India… Continue reading NITI Aayog Launches Report on Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India
New defence office complex opened
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Defence Offices Complexes at Kasturba Gandhi Marg and Africa Avenue in New Delhi. What are Defence Office Complexes? Defence Office Complexes has been constructed as a part of the Central Vista redevelopment project. These complexes will accommodate around 7,000 officials from the Ministry of Defence… Continue reading New defence office complex opened
The legacy of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh, and his contribution to the building of AMU
What is the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University in Aligarh, UP. About Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh: Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh was born in 1886. He was a freedom fighter, social reformer and an internationalist. What are the contributions Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh? He gave… Continue reading The legacy of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh, and his contribution to the building of AMU
PM pays tribute to Subramania Bharati on his 100th Death Anniversary
What is the News? Prime Minister has paid homage to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his 100th Death Anniversary. About Subramania Bharati Subramania Bharati was a poet, freedom fighter and social reformer from Tamil Nadu. He was known as Mahakavi Bharathiyar which means a great poet. His songs on nationalism and freedom of India helped to… Continue reading PM pays tribute to Subramania Bharati on his 100th Death Anniversary
Battle of Saragarhi explained: When 21 men fought thousands
What is the News? September 12 marks the 124th anniversary of the Battle of Saragarhi that has inspired a host of armies, books and films, both at home and abroad. About Battle of Saragarhi The Battle of Saragarhi is considered as one of the finest last stands in the military history of the world. The… Continue reading Battle of Saragarhi explained: When 21 men fought thousands
Explained: Island discovered off Greenland is the new speck on the world map
What is the news? Recently, a new island has been discovered off the coast of Greenland. About the island The newly discovered island measures 60×30 metres. It is three metres above sea level and has now become the new northernmost piece of land on Earth. Before this, Oodaaq was marked as the Earth’s northernmost terrain.… Continue reading Explained: Island discovered off Greenland is the new speck on the world map
Software to help paramilitary forces in transparent postings
What is the News? The Central paramilitary forces are all set to soon implement a software-based rotational transfer policy between the hard and soft posting of their personnel. What is Software Based Rotational Transfer Policy? In 2019, the Ministry of Home Affairs had asked the Central paramilitary forces to implement the software-based rotational transfer policy… Continue reading Software to help paramilitary forces in transparent postings
