Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Rs 600-crore redevelopment plan for Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple” published in Indian Express on 30th September 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister will be inaugurating the Mahakaleshwar Corridor, constructed in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain. What is the Mahakal corridor? Mahakal Maharaj Mandir Parisar Vistar… Continue reading What is the Rs 600-crore redevelopment plan for Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple
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SC moves the needle on marital rape debate: for MTP purposes, it is rape
Source: The post is based on the article “SC moves the needle on marital rape debate: for MTP purposes, it is rape” published in Indian Express on 30th September 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has recently given its verdict on the termination of pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy(MTP) Act. It… Continue reading SC moves the needle on marital rape debate: for MTP purposes, it is rape
Supreme Court’s abortion ruling
Source: This post is based on the following articles: a. “Supreme Court’s abortion ruling” published in Indian Express on 30th September 2022. b. “Doctors need not report identity of minors seeking abortion, says Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 30th September 2022. c. ”Supreme Court axes 51-year-old curb, single women get equal abortion rights”… Continue reading Supreme Court’s abortion ruling
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unravels remarkable Archaeological remains in Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve
Source: The post is based on the article “Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unravels remarkable Archaeological remains in Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2022 What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has discovered remarkable archaeological remains in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve. What has been discovered by ASI at… Continue reading Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unravels remarkable Archaeological remains in Bandhavgarh Forest Reserve
How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has said
Source: The post is based on the article “How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has said” published in Indian Express on 29th September 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Agra Development Authority to stop all commercial activities within a 500-meter radius of the Taj Mahal,… Continue reading How pollution, insects are threatening Taj Mahal, and what Supreme Court has said
Ministry of Culture organizes Bathukamma festival- an annual celebration in Telangana at Kartavyapath, India Gate
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture organizes Bathukamma festival- an annual celebration in Telangana at Kartavyapath, India Gate” published in PIB on 26th September 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has organized the celebration of Bathukamma festival being held at Kartavyapath, India Gate, New Delhi. What is… Continue reading Ministry of Culture organizes Bathukamma festival- an annual celebration in Telangana at Kartavyapath, India Gate
Thamirabarani: Govt, ATREE adopt ‘hyper local’ approach to restore one of south Asia’s oldest rivers
Source: The post is based on the article “Thamirabarani: Govt, ATREE adopt ‘hyper local’ approach to restore one of south Asia’s oldest rivers” published in Down To Earth on 28th September 2022 What is the News? The district administration of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu along with Bengaluru-based non-profit Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and… Continue reading Thamirabarani: Govt, ATREE adopt ‘hyper local’ approach to restore one of south Asia’s oldest rivers
National launch of JALDOOT App
Source: The post is based on the article “National launch of JALDOOT App” published in PIB on 27th September 2022 What is the News? The Union Minister of Rural Development has launched the “JALDOOT App”. What is a JALDOOT App? Developed by: Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Aim: To monitor the… Continue reading National launch of JALDOOT App
Sittanavasal, a Jain heritage site in Tamil Nadu, battles the elements
Source: The post is based on the article “Sittanavasal, a Jain heritage site in Tamil Nadu, battles the elements” published in The Hindu on 25th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About Sittanavasal3 About Sittanavasal’s painting works4 About Sittanavasal’s inscriptions What is the News? At least three-fourths of the art in Sittanavasal is either damaged or vandalised.… Continue reading Sittanavasal, a Jain heritage site in Tamil Nadu, battles the elements
1,464 books, 74 years and counting: How the world’s largest Encyclopaedic Sanskrit Dictionary is taking shape
Source: The post is based on the article “1,464 books, 74 years and counting: How the world’s largest Encyclopaedic Sanskrit Dictionary is taking shape” published in Indian Express on 26th September 2022 What is the News? Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute in Pune, Maharashtra is hosting an Open Day for the general public to… Continue reading 1,464 books, 74 years and counting: How the world’s largest Encyclopaedic Sanskrit Dictionary is taking shape
