Subject: Art and Culture
Why in News?
The Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district, an ASI-protected 11th-century monument, has been a subject of contention regarding its nature and usage.
About Bhojshala Complex
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Location | Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Historical Background | Established by Raja Bhoj, the greatest ruler of the Parmar dynasty, as an educational institute |
Date of Establishment | 11th century |
Transformation | Originally a Goddess Wagdevi (Saraswati temple), later converted into Kamal Maulana Mosque by Muslim rulers |
Architectural Features | Large open courtyard (Mahaāyata) Verandah with decorated pillars (Sthāpanā)Prayer hall with intricately carved ceilings (Shikharākāra) |
Inscriptions | Two hymns depicting the Karmavatar of Vishnu (Avatār) Sarpabandha pillar inscriptions with Sanskrit alphabet and grammatical rules (Vyākaraṇa) |
Archaeological Significance | Protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as an 11th-century monument |
Controversy over Bhojshala Complex
Recent Developments
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Polity and Governance
Why in News?
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently notified the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024.
About Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019:
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Defense and Security
Why in News?
INS Tushil, India's latest naval asset, initiated its sea trials from Russia's Baltiysk naval base recently.
About INS Tushil
Source: Republic World
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Subject: Science and Technology
Why in News?
Scientists have voted against a proposal to declare a new geological epoch called the Anthropocene to reflect how profoundly human activity has altered the planet.
Source: CNN
Subject: Economy
Why in News?
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) recently observed that the assessee was entitled to claim credit for Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) under the Vivad se Vishwas (VSV) Scheme.
Source: Tax Scan
Subject: Defence and Security
Why in News?
India’s recent successful testing of an Agni-5 Missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology with multiple warhead capabilities, termed Mission Divyastra, marks a significant milestone in the nation’s defense capabilities.
What are Agni Missiles?
Variants of Agni missiles
About Agni-5 Missiles
Developments in MIRV Technology
Strategic Significance of the Mission Divyastra
Source: The Hindu
Subject: Economy
Why in News?
Nestled along the Deesa-Tharad highway in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district lies India’s pioneering gas-filling station, seemingly unremarkable at first glance.
Fuel Production from Dung: A Technological Marvel
Understanding the Dung-to-Fuel Process
Dual Benefits: Fuel and Fertilizer
Significance: Decentralized Model for Sustainable Agriculture
Conclusion
Source: Indian Express
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