Devayatnam Conference: Devayatanam is a conference on the temple architecture of India which was inaugurated at Hampi in Karnataka. Devayatanam aims to highlight the richness of Indian culture that is reflected through the fascinating architecture of Indian temples. It is an international conference which is organised by the Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture. …
Medaram Jatara Festival: Medaram Jatara is also known as Sammakka Saralamma Jatara. It is celebrated by the Koya Tribal Community of Telangana for four days. It is a tribal festival honouring the fight of a mother and daughter, Sammakka and Saralamma, with the reigning rulers against an unjust law. It is celebrated in the state of Telangana. The …
22nd Law Commission of India: The 22nd Law Commission was constituted by the Government on February 21, 2020. The 22nd Law Commission will consist of: a full-time Chairperson; four full-time Members (including Member-Secretary) Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs as ex-officio Member; Secretary, Legislative Department as ex officio Member; and not more than five part-time Members. …
What are tableaux? Tableaux refer to a group of models or motionless figures representing a scene from a story or from history. On Republic Day, states and different departments and ministries showcase their achievements in form of cutting-edge technology and instruments or their history and culture in their respective tableaux. Why in News? West Bengal’s tableaux …
National Youth Festival(NYF): National Youth Festival is an annual gathering of youth with various activities including competitive ones. The festival has been conducted since the year 1995. It is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Objective: To provide a platform to bring the youth of the country together in an attempt to provide them …
Security and Growth of All in the Region(SAGAR) in the Indian Ocean(SAGAR): The term was coined by the Indian Prime Minister in 2015. Key Elements of SAGAR: Enhancing capacities to safeguard land and maritime territories and interests. Deepening economic and security cooperation in the littoral. Promoting collective action to deal with natural disasters and maritime threats …
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WTO Sugar Subsidy Issue: India has lost the dispute over subsidies of sugar exports at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The dispute settlement panel has ruled against India on a complaint filed by Brazil, Australia, and Guatemala. In 2019, Brazil, Australia and Guatemala had filed parallel complaints at the WTO alleging that India has exceeded its WTO commitments on domestic support and export subsidies to …
Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project: The Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project in Varanasi connects the iconic Kashi Vishwanath temple and the ghats along the river Ganga. The project is aimed at ensuring easy movement of pilgrims and devotees between the ghats and the temple. Earlier, they had to pass through congested streets to reach the temple. This …
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It is a new species of insect that is damaging the chilli crop in several states in south India. It is an invasive insect species from Indonesia. It was first discovered in India in 2015. The insect species is affecting the plants at the flowering stage and stunting the growth of fruits. Each female Thrips lays …
World’s Highest Motorable Road: The road was built under the ‘Project Himank’ of BRO. It is a 52-km long motorable road that connects remote villages in eastern Ladakh and it passes through the 19,024 feet high Umlingla Pass. This beats the previous record of a road in Bolivia which connects volcano Uturuncu at 18,953 feet. Significance: The …