Source: The post is based on the article “Netherlands sticks to plan to close Groningen gas field by October” published in Economic Times on 22nd January 2023. What is the News? The Netherlands has planned to shut down the Groningen gas field this year because of safety concerns. What is Groningen gas field? The Groningen… Continue reading Netherlands sticks to plan to close Groningen gas field by October
Category: Places in News
Chamundi Hills: Citizens’ committee to press for heritage panel clearance for work on Chamundi Hills
Source: The post is based on the article “Citizens’ committee to press for heritage panel clearance for work on Chamundi Hills” published in The Hindu on 20th January 2023. What is the News? The citizens committee to save the Chamundi Hills have urged the government to conserve and promote the religious sanctity and environmental integrity… Continue reading Chamundi Hills: Citizens’ committee to press for heritage panel clearance for work on Chamundi Hills
Vadnagar, Sun Temple of Modhera and Unakoti: Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO
Source: The post is based on the article “Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Which are the three sites added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?2.1 Sun Temple of Modhera3 Vadnagar 4 Unakoti What is the News?… Continue reading Vadnagar, Sun Temple of Modhera and Unakoti: Three more sites added to tentative list of UNESCO
Kanheri caves: In a forest in Mumbai, a secret history of Buddhism
Source: The post is based on the article “In a forest in Mumbai, a secret history of Buddhism” published in the Livemint on 17th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About Kanheri cave complex3 What are some prominent Buddhist architectures in Kanheri caves?4 About rock-cut cave sites in Maharashtra What is the News? Kanheri cave complex… Continue reading Kanheri caves: In a forest in Mumbai, a secret history of Buddhism
What is Imphal’s Ima market, which minister Jaishankar called ‘a great example of Nari Shakti’
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Imphal’s Ima market, which minister Jaishankar called a great example of Nari Shakti” published in Indian Express on 28th November 2022. What is the News? External Affairs minister has tweeted pictures of his visit to Manipur’s Ima market, calling it a “great example of nari… Continue reading What is Imphal’s Ima market, which minister Jaishankar called ‘a great example of Nari Shakti’
Mathura-Vrindavan aims to become a carbon neutral tourist destination by 2041
Source: The post is based on the article “Mathura-Vrindavan aims to become a carbon neutral tourist destination by 2041” published in PIB on 8th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Net Zero Carbon Emission?3 What is the plan for Mathura-Vrindavan to make it a net zero carbon emission?4 What is the importance… Continue reading Mathura-Vrindavan aims to become a carbon neutral tourist destination by 2041
PM declares Modhera in Gujarat as India’s first 24×7 solar-powered village
Source: The post is based on the article “PM declares Modhera in Gujarat as India’s first 24×7 solar-powered village” published in All India Radio on 9th October 2022. What is the News? Recently, Prime Minister declared Modhera in Gujarat’s Mehsana district as India’s first 24×7 solar-powered village. About India’s India’s first 24×7 solar-powered village Modhera will… Continue reading PM declares Modhera in Gujarat as India’s first 24×7 solar-powered village
Government of India approves year-long commemoration of the “Hyderabad Liberation Day”
Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India approves year-long commemoration of the “Hyderabad Liberation Day” published in PIB on 4th September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Culture will organize the inaugural programme of the year-long commemoration of the Hyderabad Liberation Day on 17th September 2022. The date assumes… Continue reading Government of India approves year-long commemoration of the “Hyderabad Liberation Day”
Union Home Minister has congratulated countrymen on the inclusion of Ahmedabad in the list of “World’s 50 Greatest Places of 2022” by Time Magazine
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Home Minister has congratulated countrymen on the inclusion of Ahmedabad in the list of “World’s 50 Greatest Places of 2022” by Time Magazine” published in PIB on 14th July 2022 What is the News? The Union Home Minister has congratulated countrymen on the inclusion of India’s… Continue reading Union Home Minister has congratulated countrymen on the inclusion of Ahmedabad in the list of “World’s 50 Greatest Places of 2022” by Time Magazine
Explained: Amarnath Yatra, the legend and the pilgrimage
What is the News? After being suspended for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Amarnath Yatra in the Himalayas of South Kashmir will begin on June 30 this year. What is Amarnath Yatra? Amarnath Yatra is an annual pilgrimage visit to the Amarnath cave shrine of Lord Shiva high up in the Himalayas.… Continue reading Explained: Amarnath Yatra, the legend and the pilgrimage
