Mughal Gardens Context: The iconic Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House) in Delhi have been renamed. The collective identity of all the gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be ‘Amrit Udyan’. Background: The Mughals were known to value gardens and encouraging gardening. In Babur […]
Mahakaleshwar Corridor Context: The Prime Minister is set to inaugurate the Mahakaleshwar Corridor, constructed in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain at a cost of Rs 350 crore, on October 11. About the Project: The Mahakaleshwar temple and the surrounding region in the Ujjain district are the […]
Tunnel Vision that is Endangering India’s History For Prelims Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958: The AMASR Act provides for preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance. The Archaeological Survey of India functions under the […]
Indian New Year Context: • The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has sent his greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba. About: • This festival is about the welcoming of the […]
U V Swaminatha Iyer Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Tamil scholar U V Swaminatha Iyer on his birth anniversary, saying he popularised works from the Sangam era and helped conserve precious heritage. About: Uttamadhanapuram Venkatasubbaiyer Swaminatha Iyer(19 February 1855 – […]
