Who one of the following painters of Jahangir's reign was conferred the title of 'Nadir-Ul-Asra'?
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Bishandas
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Ustad Mansoor
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With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as
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shrines of Jain Tirthankaras
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β‘οΈFan-throated lizards
β The new species has been named 'Sitana dharwarensis' - derived from the Dharwar craton- a piece of the Earthβs crust that dates back to 2β3 billion years ago, according to a press statement released in Mumbai.
β The new species is quite similar to a species of fan-throated lizard called Sitana laticeps, however, the new species bears a much larger throat fan or dewlap.
β They are found only in the Indian subcontinent, where they have evolved under the influence of changing climates.
Female lizards do not have a fan, while male lizards inflate their neck pouch to attract the female in the summer season.
β The new species has been named 'Sitana dharwarensis' - derived from the Dharwar craton- a piece of the Earthβs crust that dates back to 2β3 billion years ago, according to a press statement released in Mumbai.
β The new species is quite similar to a species of fan-throated lizard called Sitana laticeps, however, the new species bears a much larger throat fan or dewlap.
β They are found only in the Indian subcontinent, where they have evolved under the influence of changing climates.
Female lizards do not have a fan, while male lizards inflate their neck pouch to attract the female in the summer season.
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ISRO satellites closely tracking deep depression over Bay of Bengal - The Hindu
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/isro-satellites-closely-tracking-cyclone-fengal/article68923510.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/isro-satellites-closely-tracking-cyclone-fengal/article68923510.ece
The Hindu
ISRO satellites closely tracking deep depression over Bay of Bengal
ISRO satellites closely track Cyclone Fengal approaching Tamil Nadu, providing early detection and real-time insights for safety measures.
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About 850 IRS officers took retirement under VRS in last 10 years: MoS Finance - The Economic Times
https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/about-850-irs-officers-took-retirement-under-vrs-in-last-10-years-mos-finance/articleshow/115656089.cms
https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/about-850-irs-officers-took-retirement-under-vrs-in-last-10-years-mos-finance/articleshow/115656089.cms
The Economic Times
About 850 IRS officers took retirement under VRS in last 10 years: MoS Finance
Over 850 Indian Revenue Service officers have opted for voluntary retirement in the past decade. Customs officials seized over 2,746 kg of gold at Kerala airports between FY20 and October 2024. Financial fraud in banks and institutions has decreased significantlyβ¦
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Consider the following statements regarding various tourism projects in India:
1.The Gandikota project in Andhra Pradesh aims to enhance tourism at the historic fort known as the "Grand Canyon of India," which was primarily built during the Vijayanagara Empire.
2.The Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat in Arunachal Pradesh promotes eco-tourism in Pasighat, a town renowned for its scenic beauty along the Siang River.
3.The Beautification of Rang Ghar project in Assam focuses on restoring one of India's oldest amphitheaters from the Ahom dynasty.
1.The Gandikota project in Andhra Pradesh aims to enhance tourism at the historic fort known as the "Grand Canyon of India," which was primarily built during the Vijayanagara Empire.
2.The Siang Adventure & Eco-Retreat in Arunachal Pradesh promotes eco-tourism in Pasighat, a town renowned for its scenic beauty along the Siang River.
3.The Beautification of Rang Ghar project in Assam focuses on restoring one of India's oldest amphitheaters from the Ahom dynasty.
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Consider the following statements regarding various tourism projects in India: 1.The Gandikota project in Andhra Pradesh aims to enhance tourism at the historic fort known as the "Grand Canyon of India," which was primarily built during the Vijayanagara Empire.β¦
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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In a huge boost for Bharatβs tourism sector, govt
has approved 40 projects across 23 states under the Special Assistance to States/Union Territories for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme, to develop iconic tourist centers to global standards.
has approved 40 projects across 23 states under the Special Assistance to States/Union Territories for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme, to develop iconic tourist centers to global standards.
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#history25 Farmers cleaning an ancient well near the historic Cumbum tank in Cumbum, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh. The Cumbum tank, which is the second-largest man-made reservoir in Asia used for agriculture, was built by Princess Varadarajamma, wife of King Sri Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagar, in the 15th century.
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu
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Explained: New study reconstructs dinosaurs from their fossilised dung π
#explained_sci_tech #express_explained
#explained_sci_tech #express_explained
The Indian Express
Explained: New study reconstructs dinosaurs from their fossilised dung
Studying bromalites helped paleontologists piece together how the reptiles came to rule a part of the prehistoric world.
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Yakshagana is a traditional folk dance-drama from coastal
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β‘οΈThe Large Rock Rat
β It is an impressively big rodent found only in the Western Ghats mountain range of India. This species is also called the Elvira Rat. They get their name from their rock-dwelling lifestyle, making forested rocky areas and inland cliffs their home.
β These rats are critical endangered and endemic to the forests and shrublands of Tamil Nadu state in India. Their range is limited to this region along the Western Ghats mountains.
β The Large Rock Rat is facing severe threats that put its future survival at risk:
Agricultural expansion of crops and tree plantations is destroying habitat Mining and quarrying operations are encroaching on its rocky domain Logging and harvesting of wood takes away the forest shelter these rats need
β It is an impressively big rodent found only in the Western Ghats mountain range of India. This species is also called the Elvira Rat. They get their name from their rock-dwelling lifestyle, making forested rocky areas and inland cliffs their home.
β These rats are critical endangered and endemic to the forests and shrublands of Tamil Nadu state in India. Their range is limited to this region along the Western Ghats mountains.
β The Large Rock Rat is facing severe threats that put its future survival at risk:
Agricultural expansion of crops and tree plantations is destroying habitat Mining and quarrying operations are encroaching on its rocky domain Logging and harvesting of wood takes away the forest shelter these rats need
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neural and hematopoietic stem cells Neural and hematopoietic stem cells have tremendous potential in the development of therapies for certain diseases, such as diabetes and Parkinson disease. Neural stem cells occur in the spinal cord and in specific regions of the brain, and hematopoietic stem cells occur in the blood and bone marrow.
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