Context ∙ The exploration of oil and gas blocks has raised serious concerns in Kanniyakumari district as it could badly affect the Wadge Bank Ecosystem. Wadge Bank Ecosystem ∙ It is a part of the sea that is a fertile fishing ground and rich in biodiversity. ∙ The wadge bank ecosystem off the coastline of […]
Context ∙ According to a study conducted in Tamil nadu, an increase in rainfall could lead to rise in monthly scrub typhus cases. What is Scrub Typhus? ∙ It is an infectious disease caused by bacteria called Orientia tsutsugamushi and transmitted through infected mites (chiggers). ∙ Symptoms: It include fever, headache, body ache and sometimes
Syllabus: GS1/Art and Culture Context ∙ 10th century Kadamba inscription written in Kannada, Sanskrit recently discovered in the Mahadeva temple at Cacoda in southern Goa. About the Inscription (Discovery and Study) ∙ It throws light on the Kadamba period in Goa and opens with an auspicious word ‘Be it well’ (Swasthi Shri). ∙ It was
Syllabus:GS1/Culture and History Context ∙ Recently Rahul Gandhi was prevented from visiting Batadrava Than. About ∙ The Batadrava Than, is one of the most sacred sites for Assamese Vaishnavites and was established by Srimanta Sankardev in 1494 A.D. ∙ Location: It is located at the birthplace of revered Vaishnavite reformer-saint Srimanta Sankardeva
Syllabus: GS1/Art and Culture Context: ∙ The Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of the Ram Lalla idol took place at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on January 22, 2024. ∙ The temple is a new-age architectural marvel of elegant sandstones with no use of iron or steel. Key Facts about the Temple ∙ It is
Syllabus: GS1/Art and Culture In Context ∙ The Ram temple in Ayodhya is designed in the Nagara style of temple architecture. About ∙ The Nagara style of temple architecture emerged some time in the fifth century CE, during the late Gupta period, in northern India. ∙ It is seen in juxtaposition with the Dravida style
The Prime Minister of India recently visited Sree Krishna Temple, Guruvayur. About the temple ∙ Guruvayur is home to the historic Sree Krishna Temple, called the Dwaraka of the South. ∙ It is among the most revered and popular pilgrimage destinations in Thrissur, Kerala. ∙ The temple is built in the traditional Kerala architectural style
Syllabus :GS 1/Art and Culture In News Ayodhya Priest says ‘incomplete Ram Mandir’ claim is misleading, cites Somnath Temple Pran Pratishtha. About Somnath temple ∙ It is located in Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Saurashtra on the western coast of Gujarat. ∙ It means “The Protector of the moon god”. ∙ It is believed to
Syllabus :GS 1/Art and Culture In News ∙ The Prime Minister performed darshan and puja at Veerbhadra Temple in AndhraPradesh. About Veerabhadra Temple ∙ It is also known as the Lepakshi temple. ∙ The literal meaning of the word is Lepa + Akshi, an embalmed eye or a painted eye. ∙ It is dedicated to
Syllabus: GS1/Indian History; Culture Context: ∙ The Tamil Nadu Governor paid floral tributes to a portrait of Tamil poet-saint Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day. About ∙ Thiruvalluvar Day was first celebrated on May 17 and 18 in 1935. ∙ In the present time, it is usually observed either on January 15 or 16 in Tamil Nadu
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