Subject: History and Culture
Why in News?
Nine-day mahamastakabhisheka celebrations begin at Venur in Karnataka
Background:-
About Mahamastakabhisheka
About Bahubali
Source: Brittanica
Subject: History
Why in News?
Two Badami Chalukya temples, at least 1,300-1,500 years old and a 1,200-year-old label inscription were recently discovered in Mudimanikyam village along the banks of Krishna.
About the Chalukya dynasty:
Key Facts about Badami Chalukyas
Source: Times of India
Subject: Polity and Governance
Why in News?
The Cabinet Committee on Security recently cleared the acquisition of over 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles for deployment on its warships.
What are Cabinet Committees?
About Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS):
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Environment
Why in News?
The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved an elevated road over nine corridors used by the animals of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, usually during heavy floods.
Background:
About National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)
Source: DTE
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Subject: Environment
Why in News?
The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved an elevated road over nine corridors used by the animals of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, usually during heavy floods.
Background:
About Kaziranga National Park
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Economy
Why in News?
The Union Cabinet recently approved a hike in prices for sugarcane, known as fair and remunerative price (FRP), payable by millers to cane growers for the fiscal year 2024-25.
Background:
About FAIR AND REMUNERATIVE PRICE (FRP)
Sugar Cane production in India
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Science and Technology
Why in News?
The Russian President recently unveiled the newly modernised Tupolev Tu-160M nuclear-capable strategic bomber at Kazan Aviation Plant.
About Tupolev Tu-160M:
Source: Hindustan Times
Subject: Defence and Security
Why in News?
Indian and Sri Lankan coast guard ships reached the Maldives recently to take part in the trilateral coast guard exercise Dosti 16.
About Exercise Dosti:
Source: ETV Bharat
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