HINDU NOTES-December 14 2017 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-December 14 2017 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-01 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE Kumbh Mela declared as India’s cultural heritage News India’s Kumbh Mela has been recognised by UNESCO as an “intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Kumbh Mela The Kumbh Mela, held in Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nasik, represents a syncretic set of rituals related to worship and cleansing in holy rivers. Beyond News The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage under the UN body inscribed Kumbh Mela on the “Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” at its 12th session in Jeju, South Korea. The meeting, which opened on December 4, ended on December 9. Kumbh Mela, considered the world’s largest congregation of religious pilgrims, joins new elements from Botswana,…
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HINDU NOTES-December 13 2017 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-December 13 2017 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE Delhi Govt to foot accident victims’ treatment bill http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article21569060.ece/alternates/FREE_660/DE13AMBULANCE  News Victims of road accidents, fires and acid attacks would be given free treatment if rushed to a private hospital, with the Delhi government picking up the tab. Beyond News The Delhi Cabinet approved the scheme that is aimed at saving the lives of accident victims. Health Minister had first announced the scheme on March 10. The proposal would now be sent to Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal for approval. This scheme would help all victims of road accident, acid attacks and fires, whether they are residents of Delhi or not, get treatment at private hospitals near the spot of the incident. Delhi witnesses about 8,000…
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HINDU NOTES-December 12 2017 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-December 12 2017 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE Jammu and Kashmir govt. launches ‘Saubhagya’ scheme News: The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched “Saubhagya” (Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojna) with an aim to provide free electricity connections to poor people in the State. Beyond News: Saubhagya, an initiative taken by Prime Minister , seeks to provide electricity to 4 crore families across the country by December 2018. The State’s Deputy Chief Minister said that,electric connections would be given to poor people, identified by the Socio Economic and Caste Census of 2011 and others sections for ₹500, payable in 10 instalments in the bill. The scheme also promises on-the-spot registration of applicants. Supreme Court to pass orders on disabled-friendly educational institutes News:…
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HINDU NOTES-December 09 2017 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-December 09 2017 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-01 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE  Burial urn, pots unearthed in Pallavaram News A six-foot-high burial urn, mudhumakkal thazhi,made of clay, and pieces of pots were unearthed at Old Pallavaram . Beyond News The artefacts are estimated to be around 2,000 years old. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had earmarked several acres of land in Old Pallavaram for undertaking such excavations, which was objected to by the residents. The archaeological remains were found near Ambedkar Thidal. A few clay pieces were initially found by the researchers. On Friday, they unearthed a six-foot-high pot. The pot had 12 leg points made of sand mixed with clay. An official said that, the history of mudhumakkal thazhi goes back to over 3,000 years, and…
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HINDU NOTES-December 08 2017 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-December 08 2017 [UPSC IAS Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-01 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE UNESCO names Kumbh Mela Intangible Cultural Heritage News After ‘yoga’ and ‘Nouroz’, Kumbh Mela/ KumbhMela, the largest congregation of pilgrims on the planet, has been listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage under UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation). Beyond News The Kumbh Mela is held in Haridwar, Allahabad, Ujjain and Nashik. The inscription of ‘Kumbh Mela’ in the list was undertaken following recommendation by an expert body which examines nominations submitted by member countries of the UNESCO. The Intergovernment Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage under UNESCO has inscribed ‘Kumbh Mela’ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during its 12th session held at Jeju, South…
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HINDU NOTES-December 7 2017 [UPSC Current affairs]

HINDU NOTES-December 7 2017 [UPSC Current affairs]

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Hindu Notes from General Studies-02 India clarifies on UAV crash as China protests ‘violation of airspace’ News An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Indian Army that crashed into the Chinese side of the border was on a regular training mission and lost contact with ground control due to technical problem. Beyond News In a statement, it also claimed that ,as per standard protocol, the Indian border security personnel immediately alerted their Chinese counterparts to locate the UAV. The Indian clarification came in the wake of China’s defence ministry accusing India of violating its airspace. Indian side said hat, an Indian UAV which was on a regular training mission inside the Indian territory lost contact with the ground control due to some technical problem and crossed over the LAC [Line…
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