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Shrisant Tukaram Maharaj Temple

June 14, 2022

On June 14, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a temple in Dehu near Pune in Maharashtra, which is dedicated to 17th-century saint Tukaram Maharaj. Who was Tukaram Maharaj? Tukaram Maharaj was a warkari saint and poet. He was a prominent figure in ..

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National Museum of Customs and GST

June 14, 2022

As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the “National Museum of Customs and GST”. Highlights The National Museum of Customs and GST called “Dharohar” was inaugurated in Goa. Museum was inaugurated as part ..

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Mongolian Buddha Purnima

June 14, 2022

India sent Four Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Mongolia, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. Key Facts All the Four Holy Relics of Lord Buddha will be be displayed for 11 days at the Batsagaan Temple in Gandan Monastery. ..

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Assam Baikho Festival

June 8, 2022

The Baikho festival is celebrated in the state of Assam, which is called as gateway to northeast India. It is celebrated by Rabha tribes of India. About Assam Assam is the state of natural beauty and scenic scapes. It stretches ..

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Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) design coins

June 7, 2022

On June 6, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a special series of coins. These coins have also been made visually impaired friendly. Key facts The coins of Re 1, Rs 2, 5, 10 and 20 denominations were launched. These coins ..

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Chandigarh IAF Heritage Centre

June 6, 2022

Chandigarh Administration was decided to set up a “Chandigarh IAF Heritage Centre” in Chandigarh. About Chandigarh IAF Heritage Centre Chandigarh IAF (Indian Air Force) Heritage Centre will be set up in a bid to showcase the role of Indian Air ..

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Puri Heritage Corridor Case

June 4, 2022

Residents of Puri had moved the High Court alleging that, structural safety of 800-year-old Jagannath Temple could be in danger, if land surrounding the temple were dug up. Highlights They also allege that; state government has insulted the devotees by demolishing ..

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Reconstitution of Central Advisory Board on Archaeology

May 28, 2022

The Central Advisory Board on Archaeology (CABA), which was formed was formed 7-years ago to boost the ties between the people who are working in the field of archaeological research and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been re-established. ..

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