PROJECT UDBHAV

• The Indian Army has launched a new project called ‘Udbhav’ to integrate ancient strategic knowledge with modern military practices.
• The project aims to address modern security challenges and prepare for future battles.
• It draws inspiration from ancient treatises such as Arthashastra, Nitisara, and The Kural, as well as centuries-old military campaigns.
• While some have questioned the project’s relevance in today’s digitized battlefields, the government and the Army are enthusiastic about integrating India’s military heritage with contemporary military pedagogy.
• The project aims to synthesize ancient wisdom with modern practices to develop a unique approach to security challenges.

NCERT PANEL SUGGESTS REPLACING ‘INDIA’ WITH ‘BHARAT’

Why is in news?

• The 2022 Social Science committee of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has suggested that ‘India’ should be called as ‘Bharat’ in all Social Science textbooks up to Class 12.

where does the name ‘Bharat’ come from, in the first place?

• The roots of “Bharat”, “Bharata”, or “Bharatvarsha” are traced back to Puranic literature, and to the epic Mahabharata.
• The Puranas describe Bharata as the land between the “sea in the south and the abode of snow in the north”.
• Bharata is also the name of the ancient king of legend who was the ancestor of the Rig Vedic tribe of the Bharatas.

What did the Constituent Assembly decide?

• “India, that is, Bharat, shall be a Union of States.”
• It is the first line of Article 1 of the Constitution of India.
• Some insisted on underlining ‘Bharat’ as the primary name for the country.
• ‘India, that is, Bharat,’ was finally adopted by the committee.

DOGRA ARCHITECTURE

• The MaharajGunj market in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, which had lost its historical glory due to encroachments and deviations, is undergoing a revival project.
• Srinagar Smart City Ltd. and the Kashmir chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) are collaborating to conserve vernacular elements of Kashmiri architecture, particularly those introduced by Dogra Hindu kings between 1846 and 1947.

About Dogra Architecture:

• Dogra architecture is a term used to describe the buildings and structures constructed by the Dogra Hindu kings who ruled over Jammu. The Dogra kings ruled from 1846 to 1947.
• The Dogras are believed to be of Indo-Aryan descent and migrated to the Jammu region from the Punjab region during ancient times.

Dogra architecture in Jammu and Kashmir is characterized by:

• Use of local materials: Utilizes stone, wood, and bricks from the region.
• Symmetrical designs: Often feature symmetrical layouts and ornate detailing.
• Wooden balconies: Prominent use of intricately carved wooden balconies.
• Sloping roofs: Sloped roofs to withstand snowfall, with overhanging eaves.
• Courtyards: Central courtyards for light and ventilation in homes.
• Influence of Hindu and Tibetan styles: Combines elements of both architectural traditions.

Some examples of Dogra architecture include: 

• The Mubarak mandi, which was a hub of Dogra culture until 1947
• The jharokha style of balcony.
• The Amar Mahal Palace.

WORLD ENERGY OUTLOOK

• The World Energy Outlook is an annual report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
• It is an autonomous agency within the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
• It is published each year since 1998.
• This Outlook assesses the evolving nature of energy security fifty years after the foundation of the IEA.
• It also examines what needs to happen at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai to keep the door open for the 1.5 °C goal

TAMIL NADU – LARGEST PRODUCER OF LIGNITE

• Tamil Nadu was the largest producer of lignite in 2022-23.
• Lignite deposits in India are primarily located in the tertiary sediments in the southern and western parts of the peninsular shield, particularly in Tamil Nadu, Pudhucherry, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir.
• Lignite is also available in minor quantities in Odisha, Kerala and West Bengal.
• Tamil Nadu accounted for 49.97% of the production, followed by Gujarat at 27.37%, and Rajasthan at 22.67%.
• Tamil Nadu accounts for about 82% of India’s lignite reserves of 40.9 billion tonnes.
• At present, only a small percentage of the total lignite reserves have been exploited.
• There is considerable scope for their exploitation and use of lignite in thermal power stations.

MANIPUR: FOREST DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT FIRST-EVER AMUR FALCON CENSUS

• The Manipur forest department has decided to carry out the first-ever head count of Amur falcons in the state’s Tamenglong district where a maximum number of the migratory birds roost.
• It is locally known as “Akhuaipuina”.
• The exercise is a part of the state forest department’s series of programmes in a bid to safeguard and protect the birds belonging to the falcon family.

 CHINA LAUNCHES FIRST NUCLEAR-POWERED GUIDED MISSILE SUBMARINE

• China has launched its first nuclear-powered guided missile submarines.
• China became the third country after the US and Russia to achieve this.
• The Chinese navy will have the ability to conduct long-range precision strikes against land targets from its submarine and surface combatants using land-attack cruise missiles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROJECT UDBHAV

• The Indian Army has launched a new project called ‘Udbhav’ to integrate ancient strategic knowledge with modern military practices.
• The project aims to address modern security challenges and prepare for future battles.
• It draws inspiration from ancient treatises such as Arthashastra, Nitisara, and The Kural, as well as centuries-old military campaigns.
• While some have questioned the project’s relevance in today’s digitized battlefields, the government and the Army are enthusiastic about integrating India’s military heritage with contemporary military pedagogy.
• The project aims to synthesize ancient wisdom with modern practices to develop a unique approach to security challenges.

 

NCERT PANEL SUGGESTS REPLACING ‘INDIA’ WITH ‘BHARAT’

Why is in news?

• The 2022 Social Science committee of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has suggested that ‘India’ should be called as ‘Bharat’ in all Social Science textbooks up to Class 12.

where does the name ‘Bharat’ come from, in the first place?

• The roots of “Bharat”, “Bharata”, or “Bharatvarsha” are traced back to Puranic literature, and to the epic Mahabharata.
• The Puranas describe Bharata as the land between the “sea in the south and the abode of snow in the north”.
• Bharata is also the name of the ancient king of legend who was the ancestor of the Rig Vedic tribe of the Bharatas.

What did the Constituent Assembly decide?

• “India, that is, Bharat, shall be a Union of States.”
• It is the first line of Article 1 of the Constitution of India.
• Some insisted on underlining ‘Bharat’ as the primary name for the country.
• ‘India, that is, Bharat,’ was finally adopted by the committee.

DOGRA ARCHITECTURE

• The MaharajGunj market in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, which had lost its historical glory due to encroachments and deviations, is undergoing a revival project.
• Srinagar Smart City Ltd. and the Kashmir chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) are collaborating to conserve vernacular elements of Kashmiri architecture, particularly those introduced by Dogra Hindu kings between 1846 and 1947.

About Dogra Architecture:

• Dogra architecture is a term used to describe the buildings and structures constructed by the Dogra Hindu kings who ruled over Jammu. The Dogra kings ruled from 1846 to 1947.
• The Dogras are believed to be of Indo-Aryan descent and migrated to the Jammu region from the Punjab region during ancient times.

Dogra architecture in Jammu and Kashmir is characterized by:

• Use of local materials: Utilizes stone, wood, and bricks from the region.
• Symmetrical designs: Often feature symmetrical layouts and ornate detailing.
• Wooden balconies: Prominent use of intricately carved wooden balconies.
• Sloping roofs: Sloped roofs to withstand snowfall, with overhanging eaves.
• Courtyards: Central courtyards for light and ventilation in homes.
• Influence of Hindu and Tibetan styles: Combines elements of both architectural traditions.

Some examples of Dogra architecture include: 

• The Mubarak mandi, which was a hub of Dogra culture until 1947
• The jharokha style of balcony.
• The Amar Mahal Palace.

 

WORLD ENERGY OUTLOOK

• The World Energy Outlook is an annual report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
• It is an autonomous agency within the framework of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
• It is published each year since 1998.
• This Outlook assesses the evolving nature of energy security fifty years after the foundation of the IEA.
• It also examines what needs to happen at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai to keep the door open for the 1.5 °C goal

 

TAMIL NADU – LARGEST PRODUCER OF LIGNITE

• Tamil Nadu was the largest producer of lignite in 2022-23.
• Lignite deposits in India are primarily located in the tertiary sediments in the southern and western parts of the peninsular shield, particularly in Tamil Nadu, Pudhucherry, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir.
• Lignite is also available in minor quantities in Odisha, Kerala and West Bengal.
• Tamil Nadu accounted for 49.97% of the production, followed by Gujarat at 27.37%, and Rajasthan at 22.67%.
• Tamil Nadu accounts for about 82% of India’s lignite reserves of 40.9 billion tonnes.
• At present, only a small percentage of the total lignite reserves have been exploited.
• There is considerable scope for their exploitation and use of lignite in thermal power stations.

MANIPUR: FOREST DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT FIRST-EVER AMUR FALCON CENSUS

• The Manipur forest department has decided to carry out the first-ever head count of Amur falcons in the state’s Tamenglong district where a maximum number of the migratory birds roost.
• It is locally known as “Akhuaipuina”.
• The exercise is a part of the state forest department’s series of programmes in a bid to safeguard and protect the birds belonging to the falcon family.

 

CHINA LAUNCHES FIRST NUCLEAR-POWERED GUIDED MISSILE SUBMARINE

• China has launched its first nuclear-powered guided missile submarines.
• China became the third country after the US and Russia to achieve this.
• The Chinese navy will have the ability to conduct long-range precision strikes against land targets from its submarine and surface combatants using land-attack cruise missiles.