News: The excavations at Kodumanal village have thrown light on burial rituals and the concept of afterlife in megalithic culture. Facts: Kodumanal: It is a village located in the Erode district in Tamil Nadu.It is located on the northern banks of Noyyal River, a tributary of the Cauvery. Significance: It was once a flourishing ancient… Continue reading Excavation at Kodumanal reveals megalithic belief in afterlife
Category: Factly: Polity and Nation
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Union minister inaugurates Chamba Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojana
News: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways has inaugurated the Chamba Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojna. Facts: Chamba Tunnel: It is a 440-metre long tunnel built by Border Roads Organisation(BRO) on Rishikesh-Dharasu road Highway(NH94) in Uttarakhand. The tunnel will facilitate all-weather connectivity to Chardham – Gangotri, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Badrinath. Chardham Pariyojna: The project involves… Continue reading Union minister inaugurates Chamba Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojana
6.5-km two-lane tunnel road to Wayanad gets the nod
News:The Union government has given the nod for a two-lane tunnel road in the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi corridor. Facts: The Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi corridor will run parallel to the Thamarassery pass that links Kozhikode to Wayanad. On completion, the 6.5-km tunnel will be the third longest in the country after Chenani-Nashri tunnel (9.2 km) and Banihal-Qazigund tunnel (8.5km) from… Continue reading 6.5-km two-lane tunnel road to Wayanad gets the nod
Gopal Krishna Gokhale: The liberal nationalist regarded by Gandhi as his political guru
News:The Prime Minister paid tribute to Gopal Krishna Gokhale on his birth anniversary on 9th May,1866. Facts: Gopal Krishna Gokhale was an Indian political leader, a social reformer during the Indian Independence Movement and Mahatma Gandhi’s political mentor. Contributions: Role in Legislatures:He was a member of the Bombay Legislative Council between 1899 and 1902.It was… Continue reading Gopal Krishna Gokhale: The liberal nationalist regarded by Gandhi as his political guru
Defence minister inaugurates Link Road to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
News:The Defence Minister has inaugurated the Link Road which connects the Dharchula to Lipulekh Pass (China Border) known as Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route. Facts: Kailash Manasarovar Yatra(KMY): It is known for its religious value and cultural significance to Hindus as the abode of Lord Shiva and also for the Jains and the Buddhists. It is… Continue reading Defence minister inaugurates Link Road to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
India gears up for Vande Bharat, Samudra Setu missions: Everything you need to know
News:Government of India is launching Vande Bharat Mission and Operation Samudra Setu to bring back Indian nationals stranded abroad due to the coronavirus lockdown. Facts: Vande Bharat Mission:It is a multi-agency mission that will see the operation of 64 flights to bring back Indian nationals from Gulf countries, US, UK among other nations.Once completed, it… Continue reading India gears up for Vande Bharat, Samudra Setu missions: Everything you need to know
Special Trains For Migrants, Students
News: Six “shramik special” trains departed from Kerala, Telangana, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Facts: Sramik Special trains have been launched by the Ministry of Railways for stranded migrants amidst Coronovaris lockdown. Each “shramik” train carries between 1,000 and 1,200 people to ensure social distancing during travel. All passengers are screened for coronavirus symptoms prior to boarding;… Continue reading Special Trains For Migrants, Students
5 more states under One Nation, One Ration Card Plan
News: Consumer Affairs Minister approved the integration of five more States and Union Territories with the National Cluster under the One Nation, One Ration Card plan. These states are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Facts: One nation one ration card scheme envisages inter-state portability of… Continue reading 5 more states under One Nation, One Ration Card Plan
NEET applies to minority colleges: SC
News:The Supreme Court ruled that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is mandatory for admission to medical colleges run by religious and linguistic minority communities. Facts: Background: Minority educational institutions had filed petitions arguing that imposition of NEET would violate their fundamental rights of religious freedom, to manage their religious affairs, to administer their institutions. Key… Continue reading NEET applies to minority colleges: SC
SIPRI Military Expenditure Database Report
News:Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released the Military Expenditure Database report. Facts: Top five largest Military Spenders: United States, China, India, Russia and Saudi Arabia. Additional Facts: Top five arms importers during 2015-19: Saudi Arabia, India, Egypt, Australia and China. Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI):It is an independent international institute established in 1966… Continue reading SIPRI Military Expenditure Database Report
