πAjanta Paintings (Ajanta is Close to Aurangabad) :
β Ajanta is a great place to learn Indian classical painting, sculpture, and architecture.
β From the second century BCE until the seventh century CE, this area saw development under the patronage of the Satavahanas, Vakatakas, and Guptas before being abandoned.
β The frescoes in Ajanta were not reproductions of other artwork.
β The figures were conceptually constructed by the painters. The subjects they painted reflected the soul of the artists.
β In Indian culture, a dhyanamantra isrepeated in meditation prior to beginning a painting or sculpture. The figurines appear to be breathing, then.
β Examples: Bodhisatva Padmapani, Bodhisatva Vajraapani, the Black princess, the dying princess, renunciation of Siddhartha, Buddha and Yashodhara are the master pieces of Ajanta paintings.
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β Ajanta is a great place to learn Indian classical painting, sculpture, and architecture.
β From the second century BCE until the seventh century CE, this area saw development under the patronage of the Satavahanas, Vakatakas, and Guptas before being abandoned.
β The frescoes in Ajanta were not reproductions of other artwork.
β The figures were conceptually constructed by the painters. The subjects they painted reflected the soul of the artists.
β In Indian culture, a dhyanamantra isrepeated in meditation prior to beginning a painting or sculpture. The figurines appear to be breathing, then.
β Examples: Bodhisatva Padmapani, Bodhisatva Vajraapani, the Black princess, the dying princess, renunciation of Siddhartha, Buddha and Yashodhara are the master pieces of Ajanta paintings.
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πChalukya School :
β In the Deccan region, the Western Chalukyas succeeded the Vakatakas. It was a dynasty of great power. The well-known kings of this dynasty were Vikramaditya, Mangalesha, Pulakesi, and Keertivarman.
β Their main city was Badarni.
β The Vaishnava cave, located in Cave 3, is the most magnificent and regal building.
β It is renowned for its towering sculptures of many manifestations of Vishnu, including Varaha, Trivikrama, Narasimha, and Ananta Vishnu.
β A cave's inscription states that Mangalesha, the cave's patron and a Bhagata Dharma adherent, had the entire cave decorated.
But the magnificent picture is currently just partially visible. Mangalesha is unmistakably depicted as a patron of the painter's work in the incomplete paintings from Badami. A scene from the palace is depicted on a huge panel.
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β In the Deccan region, the Western Chalukyas succeeded the Vakatakas. It was a dynasty of great power. The well-known kings of this dynasty were Vikramaditya, Mangalesha, Pulakesi, and Keertivarman.
β Their main city was Badarni.
β The Vaishnava cave, located in Cave 3, is the most magnificent and regal building.
β It is renowned for its towering sculptures of many manifestations of Vishnu, including Varaha, Trivikrama, Narasimha, and Ananta Vishnu.
β A cave's inscription states that Mangalesha, the cave's patron and a Bhagata Dharma adherent, had the entire cave decorated.
But the magnificent picture is currently just partially visible. Mangalesha is unmistakably depicted as a patron of the painter's work in the incomplete paintings from Badami. A scene from the palace is depicted on a huge panel.
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Chairβs Summary: 3rd Voice of Global South Summit summary
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It is now the 53rd Party (country) to the 1992 UN Water Convention, which is also known as the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes.
β The Convention was initially established as a regional framework for the pan-European region. Since its global expansion to all UN Member States in 2016, Chad, Senegal, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Togo and Cameroon were the first African nations to accede. They were later joined by Nigeria, Namibia and The Gambia in 2023.
πThe Water Convention
β The Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) was adopted in Helsinki in 1992 and entered into force in 1996.
β The Convention is a unique legally binding instrument promoting the sustainable management of shared water resources and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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β The Convention was initially established as a regional framework for the pan-European region. Since its global expansion to all UN Member States in 2016, Chad, Senegal, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Togo and Cameroon were the first African nations to accede. They were later joined by Nigeria, Namibia and The Gambia in 2023.
πThe Water Convention
β The Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) was adopted in Helsinki in 1992 and entered into force in 1996.
β The Convention is a unique legally binding instrument promoting the sustainable management of shared water resources and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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πRashtrakuta School : Rashtrakuta established their rule in Deccan after overthrowing the Badami Chalukyas.
β The Kailasa cave at Ellora, crafted in the 8th century, is a remarkable rock-cut structure.
β Ellora's mantapas (pillared halls) showcase paintings on walls and ceilings, depicting Shiva Purana themes, as well as floral, animal, and bird designs.
β One iconic panel in Ellora portrays a dancing Shiva.
β The unique trait, which here became stylistic elements of Jain manuscript paintings in the 12th century CE, is the odd placement of the eyes and the angular nose in three-quarter view. This is the last illustration of a mural painted in the Ajanta style.
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β The Kailasa cave at Ellora, crafted in the 8th century, is a remarkable rock-cut structure.
β Ellora's mantapas (pillared halls) showcase paintings on walls and ceilings, depicting Shiva Purana themes, as well as floral, animal, and bird designs.
β One iconic panel in Ellora portrays a dancing Shiva.
β The unique trait, which here became stylistic elements of Jain manuscript paintings in the 12th century CE, is the odd placement of the eyes and the angular nose in three-quarter view. This is the last illustration of a mural painted in the Ajanta style.
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Bpsc 69th Mains Result
πMANIPUR
β Declared a separate state in 1972 - Three communities, Meitei, Nagas, and Kuki/Chins.
β Imphal valley - 10% of Manipurβs landmass, is dominated by the non--tribal Meitei.
β Meitei account for more than 64% of the population of the State - 40 of the Stateβs 60 MLAs.
β The hills comprise 90% of the geographical area.
β While a majority of the Meiteis are Hindus followed by Muslims, the 33 recognised tribes, broadly classified into βAny Naga tribesβ and βAny Kuki tribesβ are largely Christians.
MANIPUR'S 2023 Ethnic Violence :
Underlying issue Behind violence:
β Orders of the Manipur High Court: It recently directed the State Govt to submit, within four weeks, a 10- year -old recommendation to the Union Tribal Affairs Ministry for the inclusion of the Meitei community in the ST list.
β Union Tribal Affairs Ministryβs letter: The court referred to the Ministryβs letter in 2013 to the Manipur government seeking specific recommendation along with the latest socio economic survey and ethnographic report.
β Arguments of Meiteis: They were recognised as a tribe before the merger of the State with the Union of India in 1949; The ST status is needed to preserve the community and save the ancestral land, tradition, culture, and language of the Meiteis.
β Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee of Manipur: It submitted a representation in 2012 demanding ST status for the Meiteis.
β The committee also said the Meiteis needed constitutional safeguards against outsiders, stating that the community has been kept away from the hills.
Why are tribal groups against ST status for Meiteis?
β The tribal groups say the Meiteis have a demographic and political advantage besides being more advanced than them academically and in other aspects.
β They feel the ST status to the Meiteis would lead to loss of job opportunities and allow them to acquire land in the hills and push the tribals out.
β They argue that the language of the Meitei people is included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution and many of them have reservation benefits.
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β Declared a separate state in 1972 - Three communities, Meitei, Nagas, and Kuki/Chins.
β Imphal valley - 10% of Manipurβs landmass, is dominated by the non--tribal Meitei.
β Meitei account for more than 64% of the population of the State - 40 of the Stateβs 60 MLAs.
β The hills comprise 90% of the geographical area.
β While a majority of the Meiteis are Hindus followed by Muslims, the 33 recognised tribes, broadly classified into βAny Naga tribesβ and βAny Kuki tribesβ are largely Christians.
MANIPUR'S 2023 Ethnic Violence :
Underlying issue Behind violence:
β Orders of the Manipur High Court: It recently directed the State Govt to submit, within four weeks, a 10- year -old recommendation to the Union Tribal Affairs Ministry for the inclusion of the Meitei community in the ST list.
β Union Tribal Affairs Ministryβs letter: The court referred to the Ministryβs letter in 2013 to the Manipur government seeking specific recommendation along with the latest socio economic survey and ethnographic report.
β Arguments of Meiteis: They were recognised as a tribe before the merger of the State with the Union of India in 1949; The ST status is needed to preserve the community and save the ancestral land, tradition, culture, and language of the Meiteis.
β Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee of Manipur: It submitted a representation in 2012 demanding ST status for the Meiteis.
β The committee also said the Meiteis needed constitutional safeguards against outsiders, stating that the community has been kept away from the hills.
Why are tribal groups against ST status for Meiteis?
β The tribal groups say the Meiteis have a demographic and political advantage besides being more advanced than them academically and in other aspects.
β They feel the ST status to the Meiteis would lead to loss of job opportunities and allow them to acquire land in the hills and push the tribals out.
β They argue that the language of the Meitei people is included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution and many of them have reservation benefits.
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Initiatives like the Account Aggregator framework, Unified Lending Interface (ULI), and Open Credit Enablement Network (OCEN) will help redefine credit access, particularly for small firms and individuals.
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Biotic interaction
β Organisms living in th is earth are interlinked to each other in one way or other. The interaction between the organisms is fundamental for its survival and functioning of ecosystem as a whole.
β Biotic Interaction
(+) Benefited for both species
(β) harmed
(0) Neither Benefited nor harmed.
1. Mutualism (+) (+)
2. Commensalism (+) (0)
3. Competition (β) (β)
4. Predation (+) (β)
5. Parasitism (+) (β)
6. Amensalism (β) (0)
7. Neutralism (0) (0)
β Organisms living in th is earth are interlinked to each other in one way or other. The interaction between the organisms is fundamental for its survival and functioning of ecosystem as a whole.
β Biotic Interaction
(+) Benefited for both species
(β) harmed
(0) Neither Benefited nor harmed.
1. Mutualism (+) (+)
2. Commensalism (+) (0)
3. Competition (β) (β)
4. Predation (+) (β)
5. Parasitism (+) (β)
6. Amensalism (β) (0)
7. Neutralism (0) (0)
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Karbi Anglong
β The government has created autonomous hill districts of Assam in the Mikir Hills region of Assam. A separate state of Karbi Anglong (Homeland) is being demanded by the people of the Karbi tribe; The largest district in Assam, Karbi Anglong is home to numerous ethnic and tribal groups.
β Additionally, the region's diversity gave rise to various outfits and fueled an uprising that prevented the area from
developing.
β Assam's largest ethnic group, the Karbis, is divided into numerous factions and offshoot groups.
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β The government has created autonomous hill districts of Assam in the Mikir Hills region of Assam. A separate state of Karbi Anglong (Homeland) is being demanded by the people of the Karbi tribe; The largest district in Assam, Karbi Anglong is home to numerous ethnic and tribal groups.
β Additionally, the region's diversity gave rise to various outfits and fueled an uprising that prevented the area from
developing.
β Assam's largest ethnic group, the Karbis, is divided into numerous factions and offshoot groups.
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Mercenary Spyware
β Recently, Apple issued alerts to iPhone users in 92 countries
including India, cautioning them from mercenary spyware attacks including Pegasus
β Mercenary spyware is designed to remotely infiltrate and compromise smartphones, monitor movements and communications, and steal private data, etc. and other devices without the knowledge or consent of the users
β Please Note: Akira, Daam, Raccoon Stealer malware, Hermit are some names of malware and spyware.
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β Recently, Apple issued alerts to iPhone users in 92 countries
including India, cautioning them from mercenary spyware attacks including Pegasus
β Mercenary spyware is designed to remotely infiltrate and compromise smartphones, monitor movements and communications, and steal private data, etc. and other devices without the knowledge or consent of the users
β Please Note: Akira, Daam, Raccoon Stealer malware, Hermit are some names of malware and spyware.
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PM SHRI
β PM School for Rising India is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2022 for the period of five years under the Ministry of Education.
β The scheme is related to the development of more than 14500 schools across the country as PM SHRI schools to showcase all components of NEP 2020.
β The selection of the schools will be done through Challenge mode wherein schools compete for support to become exemplar schools.
β Maximum 2 schools will be selected per block.
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β PM School for Rising India is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2022 for the period of five years under the Ministry of Education.
β The scheme is related to the development of more than 14500 schools across the country as PM SHRI schools to showcase all components of NEP 2020.
β The selection of the schools will be done through Challenge mode wherein schools compete for support to become exemplar schools.
β Maximum 2 schools will be selected per block.
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