UPSC GS 2 National Panchayat Awards News: The National Panchayat Awards Conferment Ceremony 2024, organized by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, will take place on 11th December 2024 in New Delhi. Objectives of the Awards: To inspire Panchayats to achieve excellence and set benchmarks for other rural local bodies. To foster ease of living in rural […]
UPSC GS 1 Lonar Lake News: The Maharashtra Government plans to submit a proposal to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to include the famous Lonar Lake in Buldhana district in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Location and Formation: Lonar Lake is a lagoon located in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra, India. It was
UPSC GS 1 Nicobarese News: A new genetic research on Nicobarese revealed a significant ancestral connection with Austro-Asiatic populations across South and Southeast Asia. About the Nicobarese: Definition: The term “Nicobarese” is commonly used to describe an indigenous community that primarily resides in the Nicobar Islands. Geographical Location: The Nicobar Islands are part of the
UPSC GS 1 Lake-effect Snowfall News: Lake-effect snow warnings have been issued across parts of Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania. About Lake-Effect Snow: Definition: Lake-effect snow is a localized weather phenomenon caused by the interaction of cold air moving over warmer lake water, resulting in snow being deposited in specific regions downwind of the lake.
UPSC GS 1 World Drought Atlas News: Around 75 per cent of the population will be affected by drought by 2050, according to the World Drought Atlas. About World Drought Atlas: The World Drought Atlas was launched by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in partnership with the European Commission Joint Research
UPSC GS 1 Aleppo News: Syrian government forces lost control of Aleppo for the first time in the ongoing civil war after an Islamist-led rebel alliance launched a successful offensive. Historical Significance: Aleppo, also known as “Halab” in Arabic, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with references to it appearing
UPSC GS 1 Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra News: An Ajmer court admitting a petition seeking survey of Ajmer Sharif Dargah has renewed similar demands for the historic Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, said to be one of the oldest mosques in the state and the country. Definition: Located in Ajmer, Rajasthan, this mosque is among
UPSC GS 1 Varkala Cliff News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and other stakeholders to respond to concerns over the deteriorating condition of the Varkala cliff, a designated national geo-heritage site. Location: The Varkala cliff is a stunning natural formation situated in Varkala, a coastal town in
UPSC GS 1 Notre Dame Cathedral News: Notre Dame Cathedral will reopen soon, marking a new dawn for the architectural marvel. The French President referred to the restoration as “the project of the century,” taking place five and a half years after a fire severely damaged the iconic Gothic structure. About Notre-Dame Cathedral: Notre-Dame Cathedral
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UPSC GS 1 Moinuddin Chishti News: An Ajmer court recently admitted a petition by the Hindu Sena which claims that there lies a Shiva temple under the revered Ajmer Sharif dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti: Early Life and Spiritual Journey: Born in 1141 CE in Sistan, a province in Persia (now Iran)
