ABOUT JALLIKATTU
*There are references to people enjoying observing and partaking in Jalikattu in Silappatikaram the great epics of Tamil classical period and two other ancient literary works like Malaipadukadaam and Kalithogai.
* Jallikattu is an ancient sport. It is referred to belong to Tamil Classical Age (400-100 BC). Also, a cave painting which is said to be 2500 years old depicts a man controlling a bull.
* The most popular Jallikattu is the one celebrated at Alanganallur near Madurai.
* Supreme Court of India banned Jallikattu in 2014 following the petitions of Animal Welfare Organizations including Federation of India Animal Protection Agencies (FIAPO) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
* Tamil Nadu government has passed an amendment to the Act, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 which was approved by the President.
* The amendment allowed Jallikattu as it is held as a cultural pride of the state.
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*There are references to people enjoying observing and partaking in Jalikattu in Silappatikaram the great epics of Tamil classical period and two other ancient literary works like Malaipadukadaam and Kalithogai.
* Jallikattu is an ancient sport. It is referred to belong to Tamil Classical Age (400-100 BC). Also, a cave painting which is said to be 2500 years old depicts a man controlling a bull.
* The most popular Jallikattu is the one celebrated at Alanganallur near Madurai.
* Supreme Court of India banned Jallikattu in 2014 following the petitions of Animal Welfare Organizations including Federation of India Animal Protection Agencies (FIAPO) and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
* Tamil Nadu government has passed an amendment to the Act, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 which was approved by the President.
* The amendment allowed Jallikattu as it is held as a cultural pride of the state.
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बिहार के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री कर्पूरी ठाकुर को भारत रत्न दिया जाएगा। कर्पूरी ठाकुर को मरणोपरांत भारत रत्न से सम्मानित किया जाएगा। यह घोषणा भारत सरकार की ओर सोमवार देर शाम की गई। 24 जनवरी को कर्पूरी ठाकुर की 100वीं जयंती है। जयंती से एक दिन पहले की सरकार की ओर से कर्पूरी ठाकुर को भारत रत्न देने का ऐलान किया गया है।
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Indian External Affairs Minister met Chinese counterpart on the sidelines of G-20 summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Both sides agreed to further improve India-China relations by resumption of Kailash Mansarovar yatra pilgrimage, data sharing on trans-border rivers, direct flights between India & China and media exchanges.
This came month after both countries agreed to disengage along the Line of Actual Control at Russia.
China is hoping for reset of economic ties with India and is focussing on large middle class Indian market. This comes at a time when Chinese economy is slowing down & also facing prospects of escalating trade war with US.
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Both sides agreed to further improve India-China relations by resumption of Kailash Mansarovar yatra pilgrimage, data sharing on trans-border rivers, direct flights between India & China and media exchanges.
This came month after both countries agreed to disengage along the Line of Actual Control at Russia.
China is hoping for reset of economic ties with India and is focussing on large middle class Indian market. This comes at a time when Chinese economy is slowing down & also facing prospects of escalating trade war with US.
#IndiaChina #relations #economy #trade #upsc #civilservices #ukpsc #pcs
80 sandstone pillared assembly hall , believed to be from Mauryan era was unearthed by ASI at Patna.
It is believed that the 80 pillars standing on a wooden floor and holding a wooden ceiling making an open air hall was used for 3rd Buddhist Council (decisive meeting) to unify Buddhist Sangha by Mauryan King Ashoka.
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It is believed that the 80 pillars standing on a wooden floor and holding a wooden ceiling making an open air hall was used for 3rd Buddhist Council (decisive meeting) to unify Buddhist Sangha by Mauryan King Ashoka.
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Uttarakhand Lower PCS exam notification 2024.#UKPSC #LowerPCS2024
Total vacancy :113
Total post of Naib Tehsildar alone :36
Total vacancy :113
Total post of Naib Tehsildar alone :36