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3 Indian Cities in UNESCO Network of Learning Cities

September 7, 2022

Recently, three cities in India have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. These include two cities Thrissur and Nilambur in Kerala and Warangal in Telangana. Key Points Warangal is the second UNESCO recognition for Telangana. Earlier, Ramappa Temple ..

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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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Rajasthan’s Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary

May 19, 2022

Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan was recently notified as India’s 52nd tiger reserve. When was the approval given to declare it as a tiger reserve? In April 2020, the Rajasthan government sent the proposal to develop the Ramgarh Vishdhari ..

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John Lee: Hong Kong’s Next Leader

May 10, 2022

John Lee Ka-chiu, a former security chief has recently been elected as the next leader of Hong Kong. This move is being widely regarded as the Chinese government’s move to tighten its grip on the city. Who will be replaced ..

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Viktor Orban: Hungary’s New Prime Minister

April 4, 2022

Viktor Orban has again been elected as the Prime Minister of Hungary for the fourth time. He won the 4th term by a huge margin more than what was predicted in the pre-election polls. Overview: After the win, he addressed ..

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Edict of Chandigarh

March 30, 2022

Le Corbusier, the planner of Chandigarh prescribed the Edict of Chandigarh. Urban planners and health experts have termed the edict as a mandated rule book on the planning of the city that was laid down by Corbusier. He, while planning ..

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Surajkund Crafts Mela

March 21, 2022

From the 19th March 2022, the annual Surajkund International Crafts Mela is being held in Surajkund, Haryana for celebrating Indian cultural heritage and folk traditions. Overview: This Mela attracts more than a million visitors including thousands of overseas visitors. This ..

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India’s Largest Reclining Statue of Lord Buddha

March 9, 2022

The largest reclining statue of Lord Buddha in India is being built in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. India’s Buddhist pilgrimage circuit is being proactively revived and Bodh Gaya is an integral part of it. Hence, the site of Gautam Buddha’s enlightenment ..

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