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Dargah Sharif of Ajmer
A petition in court has sought a survey of the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, based on claims that it was constructed after demolishing βHindu and Jainβ temples. What is the history of the centuries-old dargah, and of the revered Sufi saintβ¦
Global push for cooperation as space traffic crowds earth orbit - The Hindu
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/global-push-for-cooperation-as-space-traffic-crowds-earth-orbit/article68937176.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/global-push-for-cooperation-as-space-traffic-crowds-earth-orbit/article68937176.ece
The Hindu
Global push for cooperation as space traffic crowds earth orbit
Experts warn that the rapid increase in satellites and space debris in low earth orbit requires urgent global cooperation.
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An SR-71 Blackbird takes off from the Dryden Flight Research Centre, California, on March 9, 1993. Shock diamonds are visible in its exhaust. | Photo Credit: NASA
πwhy in news : shock diamonds, also known as Mach diamonds, have been in the news recently. These are bright, diamond-shaped patterns that appear in the exhaust plume of a rocket or jet engine operating at supersonic speeds.
They form due to the interaction between the exhaust gases and the surrounding atmosphere, creating alternating regions of high and low pressure.
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/shock-diamonds-supersonic-heat-nuggets/article68934299.ece
πwhy in news : shock diamonds, also known as Mach diamonds, have been in the news recently. These are bright, diamond-shaped patterns that appear in the exhaust plume of a rocket or jet engine operating at supersonic speeds.
They form due to the interaction between the exhaust gases and the surrounding atmosphere, creating alternating regions of high and low pressure.
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/shock-diamonds-supersonic-heat-nuggets/article68934299.ece
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Which of the following best describes the term βUrban Miningβ?
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The practice of extracting valuable materials from electronic waste and other urban waste streams.
22%
A process of utilizing renewable energy sources for urban infrastructure development.
19%
The exploration of underground resources like minerals and fossil fuels beneath urban areas.
13%
A strategy for reducing urban sprawl by repurposing existing city spaces for mining activities.
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SUB SCHOOLS OF NAGARA STYLE -
1) CHANDELA / KHAJURAHO
β’ Made by the Chandela kings in the 10th c
β’ Religion : Hindu , Jain , Tantricism
β’ Erotic Sculptures
β’ Interior & Exterior walls - decorated with
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β’ Panchayatan style βοΈ
β’ Material: Sandstone
β’ Direction: Generally N or E facing. π
β’ High platform
β’ Even the subsidiary shrines had Rekhaprashad shikharas. This created an impression of a mountain range.
β’ Ex. - Lakshmana Temple , Kandariya Mahadeo , Chausath Yogini etc
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1) CHANDELA / KHAJURAHO
β’ Made by the Chandela kings in the 10th c
β’ Religion : Hindu , Jain , Tantricism
β’ Erotic Sculptures
β’ Interior & Exterior walls - decorated with
carvings.βοΈ
β’ Panchayatan style βοΈ
β’ Material: Sandstone
β’ Direction: Generally N or E facing. π
β’ High platform
β’ Even the subsidiary shrines had Rekhaprashad shikharas. This created an impression of a mountain range.
β’ Ex. - Lakshmana Temple , Kandariya Mahadeo , Chausath Yogini etc
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#AnC
Join - @AgentsofUPSC
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LAKSHMANA TEMPLE , Khajuraho
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu
Built in 954 by - Chandela king Dhanga
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Dedicated to Lord Vishnu
Built in 954 by - Chandela king Dhanga
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#AnC
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Govt scraps windfall profit tax on domestic crude oil, export of fuels - The Hindu
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/govt-scraps-windfall-profit-tax-on-domestic-crude-oil-export-of-fuels/article68937820.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/govt-scraps-windfall-profit-tax-on-domestic-crude-oil-export-of-fuels/article68937820.ece
The Hindu
Govt scraps windfall profit tax on domestic crude oil, export of fuels
Government scraps windfall profit tax on crude oil and fuel exports due to declining international oil prices.
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Scientists gather to decode puzzle of worldβs rarest whale - The Hindu
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/scientists-gather-to-decode-puzzle-of-worlds-rarest-whale/article68938102.ece
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/scientists-gather-to-decode-puzzle-of-worlds-rarest-whale/article68938102.ece
The Hindu
Scientists gather to decode puzzle of worldβs rarest whale
Scientists in New Zealand dissect rare spade-toothed whale, hoping to unlock mysteries of elusive species.
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World famous sculptor Arun Yogiraj sculpts a stone-idol of Shivaji Maharaj for a beautiful temple in Thane, Maharashtra
Brings the great Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to life.
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