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Sangita Kalanidhi Awards
In News Recently, the Madras Music Academy announced Sangita Kalanidhi award winners for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022. About Sangita Kalanidhi It is considered the highest accolade in the field of Carnatic music. It came into existence in 1942. Prior to that, a senior musician/expert was invited to preside over the Music Academy’s annual […]
Reconstitution of Inter-state Council
In News The Inter-State Council and the standing committee of the Inter-State Council have been recently reconstituted. Composition of the Inter-State Council (As per the new mandate) Prime minister as the Chairman Chief ministers of all the states Chief ministers of union territories having legislative assemblies Administrators of union territories not having legislative assemblies Governors […]
Shree Swaminarayan Temple
In News The President of India addressed a Yuva Shivir being organised by Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Kundaldham. Kundal Swaminarayan Temple Location: Shree Swaminarayan temple at small village Kundal of Barvala taluka of Bodata district Gujarat is also known as Kundaldham and dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. Significance of this temple: This temple has set an ideal […]
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
In News Ministry of Culture is commemorating the 250th Birth Anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy from 22nd May 2022 to 22nd May 2023 under the aegis of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. One of the most influential social and religious reformers of the 19th century, Ram Mohan Roy, was born on May 22, 1772. Raja […]
Earthquake waves
In News Scientists recently scanned a rock structure that is located 3,000 kilometres beneath Hawaii and is known to slow earthquake waves. Researchers used earthquake or seismic waves to peer into the earth’s interior. The findings of the study are published in “Nature Communications.” More findings: The rock structure is what is called an ‘ultra-low […]
Aurangzeb’s Tomb
In News Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) shut Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra for five days after a mosque committee in the area tried to lock the place . About Aurangzeb’s tomb Aurangzeb was Born on 3 November, 1618, at Gujarat’s Dahoda. In 1657-1658, there was conflict over […]
Denisovans
In Context Scientists have long assumed that Southeast Asia was once home to Denisovans. The first physical evidence been verified recently. Who were the Denisovans? Denisovans are ancient cousins of modern humans about whom much remains to be known. They lived lakhs of years ago, coexisting with Neanderthals in some regions, and interbreeding with early […]
Vadnagar’s Link with Buddhism
In Context Recently, Prime Minister said that Vadnagar in Gujarat’s Mehsana district had been a great centre for Buddhist learning centuries ago. There are relics being recovered from there and the excavation work is still on. About Vadnagar It is a small town in Mehsana district of north Gujarat. It is mentioned often in the […]
Kanheri Caves
In News Recently, the Union Minister for Tourism inaugurated a group of tourist amenities at Kanheri Caves. About Kanheri Caves Meaning: Kanhagiri in ancient inscriptions literally means Black Mountain. Location: The Kanheri Caves are a group of caves and rock-cut monuments in the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai. This establishment was […]
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