Daily News Digest: GK March 17, 2025- WUC, Elmer Schialer, Enrique Manalo and others

<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg84zuJAC-hO1h88uFthdbAgusFX01jwamCH3VZ7m7q_gSSZsfaQfHQ33UIVfQd4N6Wi6ubYw7besHda9szFsVN_YdrfY6zV_VGU9CLioj75CBqJifUkL2aXlKJnjtCceE7anX5AETf-YL7OVTM9b8XioYalTs7jjAzGMNkNhveI1Dned_GqHrvsh5BVgc/s320/daily%20news%20digrest.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="211" data-original-width="320" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg84zuJAC-hO1h88uFthdbAgusFX01jwamCH3VZ7m7q_gSSZsfaQfHQ33UIVfQd4N6Wi6ubYw7besHda9szFsVN_YdrfY6zV_VGU9CLioj75CBqJifUkL2aXlKJnjtCceE7anX5AETf-YL7OVTM9b8XioYalTs7jjAzGMNkNhveI1Dned_GqHrvsh5BVgc/s1600/daily%20news%20digrest.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;">Persons/Places in News</span><p></p><h3 style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span>Munich (Germany):</span></h3><h4 style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span style="font-weight: normal;"> The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) meetings organised here. </span></li><li><span style="font-weight: normal;">The Uyghurs is a Muslim ethnic group in China's Xinjiang region.</span></li></ul></h4><h3 style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span>Elmer Schialer</span></h3><h4 style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Foreign Minister of Peru was in Delhi to attend Raisina Dialogues 2025</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: normal;"> He emphasised the importance of improving logistics between India and Peru to strengthen their economic ties.</span></li></ul></h4><h3 style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span>Memories and Milestones</span></h3><h4 style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span style="font-weight: normal;">A book by historian V. Sriram and Lashman which highlighs the 60 years of Blue Cross in their book "Memories and Milestones"</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Book was released by Justice P.N. Prakash, Former judge of Madras High Court and former Special Public Prosecutor, National Investigation Agency.</span></li></ul><div><div>India - New Zealand Joint Statement: Highlights </div><div><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-weight: 400;">Christopher Luxon, the Prime Minister of New Zealand is on an Official Visit to India on 16-20 March 2025.</span></div><div><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-weight: 400;">New Zealand welcomed India joining the Combined Maritimes Forces. Both Leaders welcomed advancement in defence ties during New Zealand command of Command Task Force 150.</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prime Minister Luxon expressed New Zealand’s interest in joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The two Leaders welcomed work towards a Memorandum of Cooperation on earthquake mitigation cooperation between relevant authorities of India and New Zealand.</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: 400;">India and New Zealand enjoy close sporting links, particularly in cricket, hockey and other Olympic sports</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Both the countries welcomed the "Sporting Unity” events planned in 2026, to recognise and celebrate 100 years of sporting contact between India and New Zealand.</span></li></ul></div></div></h4><h3 style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span>Enrique Manalo</span></h3><h4 style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Philippines' Secretary for Foreign Affairs highlighted for a bilateral Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with India.</span></h4><h4 style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;"><ul><li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Philippines invited India to source nickel from it for battery manufacturing. </span></li><li><span style="font-weight: normal;">The Philippines is the world's largest exporter of nickel ore</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: normal;">The Philippines accounts for 11 per cent of the global production of nickel.</span></li><li><span style="font-weight: normal;">It will be the world's second-largest producer of nickel in 2023.</span></li></ul></h4>

Current-Affairs Daily News Digest: GK March 17, 2025- WUC, Elmer Schialer, Enrique Manalo and others

 Persons/Places in NewsMunich (Germany): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) meetings organised here. The Uyghurs is a Muslim ethnic group in China's Xinjiang region.Elmer SchialerForeign Minister of Peru was in Delhi to attend Raisina Dialogues 2025 He …

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Daily News Digest: GK March 01, 2025- Rare planetary parade, Patryacha Wada, Irrfan Khan, Asteroid 2025 DU7 and others

<p> <span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCaDKgA16TLm7OA3U7ukAKuExliUhv09hGVdA2_XGkGBb-9Bun3v4AV0JvRq3nLJS0fvfpjTk6KVzvuXMtZdA-853Bu5HbeoSANoccVYEhy2wjK8MTWzrJ9UcTXW7VqhRg4oDeyUc86_qHurN52y2wpn4LWNQ2I7xqk_60Rm92g7n01wbZRlRU7wy-cg/s320/daily%20news%20digrest.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="211" data-original-width="320" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCaDKgA16TLm7OA3U7ukAKuExliUhv09hGVdA2_XGkGBb-9Bun3v4AV0JvRq3nLJS0fvfpjTk6KVzvuXMtZdA-853Bu5HbeoSANoccVYEhy2wjK8MTWzrJ9UcTXW7VqhRg4oDeyUc86_qHurN52y2wpn4LWNQ2I7xqk_60Rm92g7n01wbZRlRU7wy-cg/s1600/daily%20news%20digrest.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /><div><b>Compiled by: P. Shivam</b></div><div><b>=======================</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Rare planetary parade</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>In a rare phenomenon, many planets were remained visible simultaneously and also appeared to be aligned when seen from Earth.</li><li>The extraordinary celestial event known as a planetary alignment or a planet parade.</li><li><b>Name of the planets aligned</b>-Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Mercury, Saturn and Venus, </li><li> treated to outer space.</li></ul></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Patryacha Wada</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>A village in Maharashtra’s Nashik district has been renamed "Hero Chi Wadi" by the residents to honour the legacy of the late actor-<b> Irrfan Khan</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Asteroid 2025 DU7</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Asteroid 2025 DU7  is 15 feet in size and belongs to the Apollo group of asteroids was in news as it made its closest approach to Earth on February 28, 2025. </li><li>The asteroid was traveling at a speed of 7,175 miles per hour.</li></ul></div></span><p></p><div><br /></div>

Current-Affairs Daily News Digest: GK March 01, 2025- Rare planetary parade, Patryacha Wada, Irrfan Khan, Asteroid 2025 DU7 and others

  Compiled by: P. Shivam=======================Rare planetary paradeIn a rare phenomenon, many planets were remained visible simultaneously and also appeared to be aligned when seen from Earth.The extraordinary celestial event known as a planetary al…

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Exercise Desert Hunt 2025: All details you should know

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0-edxIT8oMFUvUi7lxIur6AA51xHiTMnFHqtlReKbu7Aoxdd2xcv671Ek1JUs-RkFVp9npK9JonctO1HD0k-wTDBVkH7v4z1awBQE0mXaUECvduXe3yO8OQLTJqSPWn9IDaiVrgCvqeomezocd0wa1Y9AUzNV3OW0CW7Bp7U_PeZTkVCbWLDhwc8-C0/s500/Desert-storm.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Exercise Desert Hunt 2025: All details you should know" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz0-edxIT8oMFUvUi7lxIur6AA51xHiTMnFHqtlReKbu7Aoxdd2xcv671Ek1JUs-RkFVp9npK9JonctO1HD0k-wTDBVkH7v4z1awBQE0mXaUECvduXe3yO8OQLTJqSPWn9IDaiVrgCvqeomezocd0wa1Y9AUzNV3OW0CW7Bp7U_PeZTkVCbWLDhwc8-C0/w400-h240/Desert-storm.jpg" title="Exercise Desert Hunt 2025: All details you should know" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 which is an integrated Tri-Service Special Forces exercise was conducted by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 24 to   28 February 2025. The exercise involved elite Para (Special Forces) from the Indian Army, the Marine Commandos from the Indian Navy along with the Garud (Special Forces) from the Indian Air Force, participating together in a simulated combat environment.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This high-intensity drill was aimed at enhancing interoperability, coordination and synergy among the three Special Forces units to ensure swift and effective response towards emerging security challenges. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The exercise included airborne insertion, precision strikes, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism operations, combat free falls and urban warfare scenarios wherein the combat readiness of the forces was tested under realistic conditions</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Senior military officials supervised the exercise to validate joint doctrines. and it also provided a platform to foster the commitment of the Indian Armed Forces to strengthen national security through seamless inter-service cooperation. </span></p>

Current-Affairs Exercise Desert Hunt 2025: All details you should know

Exercise Desert Hunt 2025 which is an integrated Tri-Service Special Forces exercise was conducted by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Jodhpur from 24 to   28 February 2025. The exercise involved elite Para (Special Forces) from the Indian A…

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Republic Day 2025 : Historical Facts, Importance,Theme, Venue And Other Facts

<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: justify;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWouQvuzLAEdE7drQwZOK_0W5uQ8NIEOdbTA3kAfugCgNs2IFZNNrUGDgPWC_nkNZZWaBfOke5YQnTMw76n_dv7_UYL6gxWDo7xJU5INpQvFTlidZTKm6wLqHrUWib3rnm9jmF5GF2uertElSo14WdwZkwUu6FvZu03wOzKKJ0IISGXJecusT0LgzL/s1200/Untitled.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Glimpses on the occasion of 74th Republic Day 2023, in New Delhi on January 26, 2023" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWouQvuzLAEdE7drQwZOK_0W5uQ8NIEOdbTA3kAfugCgNs2IFZNNrUGDgPWC_nkNZZWaBfOke5YQnTMw76n_dv7_UYL6gxWDo7xJU5INpQvFTlidZTKm6wLqHrUWib3rnm9jmF5GF2uertElSo14WdwZkwUu6FvZu03wOzKKJ0IISGXJecusT0LgzL/w640-h360/Untitled.jpg" title="Glimpses on the occasion of 74th Republic Day 2023, in New Delhi on January 26, 2023" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Glimpses on the occasion of 74th Republic Day  in New Delhi on January 26, 2023<br /><br /></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Republic Day 2025:</b> Republic Day 2025 will be celebrated on January 26, marking India’s 76th Republic Day. The significance of Republic day is very crucial for the country because it is the occassion which marks when India became a republic by adopting its Constitution. Also, it was the  January 26, 1930 when  the Indian National Congress declared Purna Swaraj, or complete independence from British rule, which set the stage for India’s freedom struggle. To display the India’s rich cultural heritage, military strength, and achievements, country use to conduct the Republic Day 2025 parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2025.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> It's a day filled with vibrant celebrations, military displays, and cultural showcases, but beyond the festivities, there are some fascinating facts that make this day even more remarkable.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">It has its historical importance in the journey of the country as the day replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the governing document of India, thus turning the nation into a republic separate from British Raj.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Republic Day has its own imprtance in India to celebrate the country's independence and its democratic values. Also, it is a day to reaffirm the commitment of the Indian people to the ideals of the Constitution.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What are the historical facts about Republic Day?</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ol><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution on November 26, 1949.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first President of India was Dr. Rajendra Prasad.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first Prime Minister of India was Jawaharlal Nehru.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Republic Day parade is held every year in New Delhi.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Republic Day is a day of great national pride for Indians. It is a day to celebrate the country's achievements and to look forward to the future.</span></li></ol><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What are the interesting facts about Republic Day?</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ol><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The national flag of India is hoisted at the Red Fort in Delhi every year on Republic Day.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Republic Day parade is the largest military parade in the world.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Over 25,000 people participate in the Republic Day parade every year.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The parade includes marching bands, tableaux, and military vehicles.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Republic Day parade is televised live in India and around the world.</span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Republic Day is a day to celebrate the diversity and unity of India. It is a day to remember the sacrifices that have been made for the country and to reaffirm the commitment to its future.</span></li></ol><div><span style="font-size: large;"><h4 style="text-align: justify;">History and Significance:</h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Constitution Day:</b> We celebrate on January 26th because it was on this day in 1950 that the Constitution of India, the document that defines the country's fundamental rights and principles, came into effect. It transformed India from a dominion of the British Empire into a sovereign republic.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Double Date: </b>Interestingly, January 26th also holds historical significance as the day the Indian National Congress declared independence from British rule in 1930.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Grand Festivities:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Majestic parade:</b> The centerpiece of the celebrations is the grand Republic Day Parade held on Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath) in New Delhi. It features marching contingents from the armed forces and paramilitary forces, showcasing India's military might and cultural diversity.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Colorful tableaux: </b>Each state in India presents a beautifully decorated tableau depicting its unique culture, heritage, and achievements. These floats add a vibrant touch to the parade.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Aerial Display: The Indian Air Force enthralls the audience with breathtaking aerobatic displays, leaving everyone in awe.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hidden Gems:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Beating Retreat Ceremony: </b>On January 29th, a Beating Retreat ceremony marks the culmination of the Republic Day celebrations. Bands from the armed forces perform martial tunes and drum beats, creating a mesmerizing spectacle.</div></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p></p>

Current-Affairs Republic Day 2025 : Historical Facts, Importance,Theme, Venue And Other Facts

Glimpses on the occasion of 74th Republic Day  in New Delhi on January 26, 2023Republic Day 2025: Republic Day 2025 will be celebrated on January 26, marking India’s 76th Republic Day. The significance of Republic day is very crucial for the country …

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Surya Kiran: Joint Military Exercise Between India and Nepal, Facts You Need to Know

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEQO7NU3fTjmNgE6ILYDV8W5JHOoLx455PZwdaB79jnMQIsVFTAQ2Ldf-3sz7vQ_NW_c5KJf9haf6sI5lk95WTWiJjNFkh3Tk_yRTQQf0f4VHiurk5Urmh1DzM0_n_pXDU6lUrMjDcfZqENg_IiXpkOGWRkyWUCFLM4JCJVZCkS5fzTTK0Ej2jZyfw3o/s500/surya-kiran-indo-nepal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Surya Kiran: Joint Military Exercise Between India and Nepal, Facts You Need to Know" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEQO7NU3fTjmNgE6ILYDV8W5JHOoLx455PZwdaB79jnMQIsVFTAQ2Ldf-3sz7vQ_NW_c5KJf9haf6sI5lk95WTWiJjNFkh3Tk_yRTQQf0f4VHiurk5Urmh1DzM0_n_pXDU6lUrMjDcfZqENg_IiXpkOGWRkyWUCFLM4JCJVZCkS5fzTTK0Ej2jZyfw3o/w400-h240/surya-kiran-indo-nepal.jpg" title="Surya Kiran: Joint Military Exercise Between India and Nepal, Facts You Need to Know" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The 18th edition of </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Joint Military Exercise </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">Surya Kiranbetween India and Nepal will be will be conducted in Saljhandi, Nepal from 31st December 2024 to 13th January 2025. It is an annual training event conducted alternatively in the two countries.</span></div></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Indian Army contingent is being led by a Battalion from the 11th Gorkha Rifles. The Nepal Army contingent will be represented by Srijung Battalion.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The aim of Exercise SURYA KIRAN is to enhance interoperability in jungle warfare, counter terrorism operations in mountains, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief under United Nations Charter. The exercise will focus on enhancing operational preparedness, aviation aspects, medical training, and environment conservation. Through these activities, the troops will enhance their operational capabilities, refine their combat skills and strengthen their coordination to operate together in challenging situations.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This edition of Exercise SURYA KIRAN follows successful visits by General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff to Nepal, and the visit by General Ashok Raj Sigdel, Chief of the Army Staff of Nepali Army to India.  The exercise will provide a platform for soldiers from India and Nepal to exchange ideas and experiences; share best practices and foster a deeper understanding of each other’s operational procedures.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Exercise SURYA KIRAN signifies the strong bonds of friendship, trust, common cultural linkages that exist between India and Nepal. It sets the stage for a productive and professional engagement, showcasing the unwavering commitment of both nations towards a broader defence cooperation. The exercise will also achieve shared security objectives and foster bilateral relations between two friendly neighbours.</span></p>

Current-Affairs Surya Kiran: Joint Military Exercise Between India and Nepal, Facts You Need to Know

The 18th edition of Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiranbetween India and Nepal will be will be conducted in Saljhandi, Nepal from 31st December 2024 to 13th January 2025. It is an annual training event conducted alternatively in the two countries.The…

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Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: The Vibrant Blend of Cultures, Traditions, History And More

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBf3qpgwNfWkoD_Uegm79STyiDG6fwdhFiWfHzzFvTszL2HOSbpYr2Jmd3bH9MjLDm00SKVSvlXAH-zfCRI4jJDaykNOpJ2c81Qp-fXNjIE3c6D5Nm_YN7Ei_QcSaAolWJrmK-bOPdTZ37_5uLazyJdfy_O8IWxaZ3R4pjS8-NYQj933vcyPnE5BlBc6Y/s500/prayagraj-mahakumbh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Maha Kumbh Mela Prayagraj History Cultures Traditions History" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBf3qpgwNfWkoD_Uegm79STyiDG6fwdhFiWfHzzFvTszL2HOSbpYr2Jmd3bH9MjLDm00SKVSvlXAH-zfCRI4jJDaykNOpJ2c81Qp-fXNjIE3c6D5Nm_YN7Ei_QcSaAolWJrmK-bOPdTZ37_5uLazyJdfy_O8IWxaZ3R4pjS8-NYQj933vcyPnE5BlBc6Y/w400-h240/prayagraj-mahakumbh.jpg" title="Maha Kumbh Mela Prayagraj History Cultures Traditions History" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela is all set to held from January 13 to February 26, 2024 at the historical Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. The Maha Kumbhi Mela is ready to redefine global standards for hosting spiritual and cultural events of this magnitude. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is an extraordinary celebration of faith, culture, and history, offering an enriching journey for all attendees. The Kumbh Mela is the world's largest peaceful gathering, drawing millions of pilgrims for a ritual bath in holy rivers. This bath symbolises spiritual cleansing and renewal. It takes place four times every 12 years, rotating between Haridwar on the Ganges, Ujjain on the Shipra, Nashik on the Godavari, and Prayagraj, where the Ganges, Yamuna, and Sarasvati meet. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><br /></div><div>According to the official website of Government of Uttar Pradesh, the Kumbh Mela, in Hinduism, is a religious pilgrimage that is celebrated four times over a course of 12 years. The geographical location of Kumbh Mela spans over four locations in India and the Mela site keeps rotating between one of the four pilgrimages on four sacred rivers as listed below:</div><div><br /></div><h2>Important Cities and Rivers</h2><div><ul><li>In Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on the banks of Ganges</li><li>In Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh on the banks of Shipra</li><li>In Nashik, Maharashtra on the banks of Godavari</li><li>In Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical invisible Sarasvati.</li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>Each site’s celebration is based on a distinct set of astrological positions of the Sun, the Moon, and the Jupiter. </div></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Kumbh Mela is more than a spiritual gathering. It is a vibrant blend of cultures, traditions, and languages, showcasing a "mini-India" where millions come together without formal invitations. The event brings ascetics, sadhus, kalpavasis, and seekers from diverse backgrounds, embodying devotion, asceticism, and unity. Recognised by UNESCO in 2017 as an intangible cultural heritage, the Kumbh Mela holds immense historical and cultural value. Prayagraj will host this grand event again in 2025, from January 13 to February 26, offering a blend of rituals, culture, and astronomy.</span></p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: A New Era of Spirituality and Innovation</span></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Maha Kumbh Mela in 2025 promises a unique blend of spirituality, culture, and history in Prayagraj. From January 13 to February 26, pilgrims will not only engage in a series of spiritual rituals but also embark on an odyssey that transcends physical, cultural, and even spiritual boundaries. The city’s vibrant streets, bustling markets, and local cuisine add a rich cultural layer to the experience. The Akhara camps provide an additional spiritual dimension, where sadhus and ascetics come together for discussions, meditation, and sharing wisdom. Together, these elements make the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 an extraordinary celebration of faith, culture, and history, offering an enriching journey for all attendees.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The upcoming 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela is also poised to enhance the experience of devotees with advanced facilities and infrastructure, ensuring a seamless, safer, and more immersive journey for all participants. Improved sanitation systems, expanded transportation networks, and upgraded security measures are expected to provide a smoother, safer, and more enriching experience. Incorporating innovative solutions, the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela is set to redefine global standards for hosting spiritual and cultural events of this magnitude.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Prayagraj: A Journey Through Time</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Prayagraj, with a rich history, dates back to 600 BC when the Vatsa kingdom thrived, and Kaushambi served as its capital. Gautama Buddha visited Kaushambi. Later, emperor Ashoka made it a provincial centre during the Mauryan era, marked by his monolithic pillars. Rulers like the Sungas, Kushans, and Guptas also left artefacts and inscriptions in the region.</span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">In the 7th century, Chinese traveller Huien Tsang described Prayagraj as a "great city of idolaters," reflecting its strong Brahminical traditions. Its importance grew under Sher Shah, who built the Grand Trunk Road through the area. In the 16th century, Akbar renamed it ‘Ilahabas,’ turning it into a fortified imperial centre and key pilgrimage site, setting the stage for its modern relevance.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Key Landmarks and Spiritual Sites of Prayagraj</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Triveni Sangam is where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati meet. The Saraswati, unseen, is believed to appear during the Kumbh Mela, symbolising knowledge and wisdom. Devotees visit to cleanse their sins, making it the heart of the Kumbh Mela, a grand celebration of India’s cultural heritage.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Pilgrims visiting Triveni Sangam also explore many revered temples in Prayagraj. The Shri Lete Hue Hanuman Ji Temple in Daraganj, established by Saint Samarth Guru Ramdasji, features idols of Shiva-Parvati, Ganesh, Bhairav, Durga, Kali, and Navgrah. Nearby, the Shri Ram-Janki and Harit Madhava temples add to the spiritual atmosphere. The Alop Shankari Temple, dedicated to Shri Alopshankari Devi, and the Nagvasuki Temple, honouring the serpent deity, are also popular, with the latter being restored for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Shankar Viman Mandapam, a 130-foot-high South Indian-style temple, houses idols of Adi Shankaracharya, Kamakshi Devi, and Tirupati Balaji. The Shri Veni Madhav Temple, the most important of Prayagraj's twelve Madhava temples, is essential for completing the Prayag pilgrimage. The Akshayvat Tree and Patalpuri Temple near Allahabad Fort hold deep mythological significance, with the Akshayvat being a sacred fig tree mentioned in Hindu texts. Other notable temples include the Mankameshwar Temple, Dashashwamedha Temple, and Takshakeshwar Nath Temple. The Saraswati Koop is being refurbished for the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 to preserve its historical and cultural value. The evening Ganga Aarti at Ram Ghat is a captivating ritual honouring the river goddess, performed daily with chants, lamps, and devotion, symbolising the five elements of nature.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Prayagraj is also home to Allahabad University, India’s fourth-oldest university, established on September 23, 1887. Its origins trace back to Muir Central College, founded by Sir William Muir on December 9, 1873. The Public Library of Prayagraj, set up in 1864 and relocated to its current building in 1878, houses rare manuscripts and books. It also hosted the first Legislative Council meeting of the state in 1887, adding to its historical importance.</span></p><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Milestones of Kumbh Mela 2019: A Landmark Event</span></h2><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Kumbh Mela 2019 in Prayagraj was a historic event, drawing 24 crore pilgrims. It earned global praise for its organisation. Leaders from 182 countries, including 70 Heads of Missions and 3,200 Pravasi Bharatiya participants, applauded the arrangements. The event set three Guinness World Records: the largest bus parade, the biggest public painting drive under the "Paint My City" campaign, and the largest sanitation system.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is all set to organised in the holy city of Prayagraj the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical invisible Sarasvati from January 13th, 2025 to February 26th, 2025. The mega ceremony will witness many important events during the period including Makar Sankranti, Basant Panchami, Mahashivratri and much more. It will be observed in major event during the period and you can have a look for the dates and day for the same-</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><google-sheets-html-origin style="text-align: start;"></google-sheets-html-origin></span></p><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" data-sheets-baot="1" data-sheets-root="1" dir="ltr" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 0px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><colgroup><col width="187"></col><col width="151"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Name of Festival</span></td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: bottom;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Date/Day</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Paush Purnima</span></td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: bottom;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">13-January /Monday</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Makar Sankranti</span></td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">14-January /Tuesday</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Mauni Amavasya (Somvati)</span></td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">29-January /Wednesday</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Basant Panchami</span></td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">03 February /Monday</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Maghi Purnima</span></td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">12-February /Wednesday</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Mahashivratri</span></td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: bottom;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">26-February /Wednesday</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><google-sheets-html-origin></google-sheets-html-origin></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Spread across 3,200 hectares near the Sangam, the Mela created the world’s largest temporary city with meticulous planning. Extensive beautification efforts included planting 2 lakh plants, building thematic gates, and improving roads within a 10 km radius of Prayagraj. Security was strengthened with over 1,000 cameras, 62 police outposts, and ration systems for 10 lakh Kalpavasis. Overall, Kumbh Mela 2019 seamlessly integrated tradition with modernity, showcasing Prayagraj as a model of large-scale event management.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Conclusion</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The Maha Kumbh Mela in 2025 promises to be a landmark event, building upon the success of previous editions while embracing innovative advancements. Prayagraj’s rich historical, cultural, and spiritual fabric, combined with state-of-the-art facilities, will offer pilgrims an unparalleled experience of faith, unity, and devotion. The event’s meticulous planning and the integration of modern technology with tradition will elevate the Kumbh Mela to new heights, setting a global benchmark for hosting large-scale spiritual and cultural gatherings. As millions gather once again at the Sangam, the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela will continue to be a powerful symbol of India’s enduring spiritual heritage and its commitment to celebrating diversity and harmony. (Source PIB)</span></p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJDkXOkQVuCjKwOHdIVgQCZp4Awp_wjl2yCbX3aECx_9p2GXuQeZfOFLA1iYQ2TSf1Ro7rA5JdS2q9sH0l2MJB-YV5HV5RmDBFldZBLPtg5LT5pdxvsMITXfaSC5j_SYANqRJDgCGzAdye4I6GUJY5wS_BcNWG1Tn8oRl-vZt5LFoG2r47nag3obBVd4/s500/slinex-24-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="SLINEX 24: India-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise, Facts You Need To Know" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJDkXOkQVuCjKwOHdIVgQCZp4Awp_wjl2yCbX3aECx_9p2GXuQeZfOFLA1iYQ2TSf1Ro7rA5JdS2q9sH0l2MJB-YV5HV5RmDBFldZBLPtg5LT5pdxvsMITXfaSC5j_SYANqRJDgCGzAdye4I6GUJY5wS_BcNWG1Tn8oRl-vZt5LFoG2r47nag3obBVd4/w400-h240/slinex-24-2.jpg" title="SLINEX 24: India-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise, Facts You Need To Know" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The bilateral Naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka, SLINEX 24 (Sri Lanka - India Exercise 2024) was conducted from 17 - 20 Dec 24 at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command in two phases. The harbour phase was held from 17 - 18 Dec 24 and the sea phase from 19 - 20 Dec 24.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">INS Sumitra of the Eastern Fleet, along with Special Forces team  participated from Indian side, whereas, SLNS Sayura, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, along with Special Forces team participated from the Sri Lanka Navy.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The inaugural ceremony of the exercise was held on 17 Dec 24 and followed by the Harbour Phase, during which, the participants engaged in professional and social exchanges. The Sea Phase commenced on 19 Dec 24, included joint exercises by Special Forces of both the navies, gun firings, communication procedures, seamanship as well as navigation evolutions and helicopter operations. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">SLINEX series of bilateral exercises were initiated in 2005 and since then regular exercises have been conducted. The current edition of the exercise has further strengthened the ties between the two maritime neighbours and contributed towards creating a safe and rule-based Maritime domain thereby taking forward the GoI’s resolve and vision of Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).</span></p>

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SLINEX 2024: India-Sri Lanka Naval Exercise, Facts You Need To Know

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZyas89fXxxRCKM58Ygz2Y7CmcycVgH2L6MpBsDxOuNYSOPrTbBWiuAKRsYmrIHjoc2uJiLk7vw8kvDxMAIy4ZzkMYPX0zAzrG7t3ab9Nj_NA_V33cbPFixZn0QafLFno8BwnNZQ3uWtB1bnCDuc1687LvwY63AwbcPInf7xPGeo9SsO8CcN90xgdRjQ/s500/Slinex%2024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Slinex 24 Naval exerciese Facts you need to know" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZyas89fXxxRCKM58Ygz2Y7CmcycVgH2L6MpBsDxOuNYSOPrTbBWiuAKRsYmrIHjoc2uJiLk7vw8kvDxMAIy4ZzkMYPX0zAzrG7t3ab9Nj_NA_V33cbPFixZn0QafLFno8BwnNZQ3uWtB1bnCDuc1687LvwY63AwbcPInf7xPGeo9SsO8CcN90xgdRjQ/w400-h240/Slinex%2024.jpg" title="Slinex 24 Naval exerciese Facts you need to know" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">SLINEX 2024 is the bilateral naval exercise  (Sri Lanka–India Exercise) which will be conducted from 17 to 20 Dec 24 at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command. The exercise will be held in two phases - the Harbour Phase from 17 to 18 December and the Sea Phase from 19 to 20 December. Initiated in 2005, SLINEX is a significant series of bilateral naval exercises that have strengthened maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka over the years. </div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Participating Units:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>From India: </b>Indian Naval Ship INS Sumitra, a Naval Offshore Patrol   Vessel of the Eastern Fleet, along with a Special Forces team.        </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>From Sri Lanka: </b>SLNS Sayura, an Offshore Patrol Vessel, with an     embarked Special Forces team.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The inaugural ceremony of the exercise is scheduled on 17 Dec 24, marking the beginning of the Harbour Phase. During this phase, participants will engage in professional and social exchanges to strengthen mutual understanding.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Sea Phase, commencing on 19 December, will feature joint exercises, including Special Forces operations, gun firings, communication drills, seamanship practices, navigation evolutions, and helicopter operations. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Over the years, SLINEX has expanded in scope, enabling both navies to enhance interoperability and share best practices. The 2024 edition aims to further reinforce the strong maritime ties between India and Sri Lanka while promoting a safe, secure, and rules-based maritime environment.</span></p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7bJRADVxvhfDxzN8AfNPYC4qyEEmRAyZGOOm6RkxdUSE8J94ITwvg5g4QjcS4MW6oZsTXkstPxPhe0oONP6eBsmkBNs25NeKO4uxp649pC5_HeCrM97HJIi0dAFxbFY0n3KIV6r-ri1vX9L4SLAvuIr9UNxKBSflF3408tPVs1hMZRqn6duszYj8vsI/s398/nefithromycin.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><img alt="Nafithromycin Indias first First Indigenous Antibiotic" border="0" data-original-height="301" data-original-width="398" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7bJRADVxvhfDxzN8AfNPYC4qyEEmRAyZGOOm6RkxdUSE8J94ITwvg5g4QjcS4MW6oZsTXkstPxPhe0oONP6eBsmkBNs25NeKO4uxp649pC5_HeCrM97HJIi0dAFxbFY0n3KIV6r-ri1vX9L4SLAvuIr9UNxKBSflF3408tPVs1hMZRqn6duszYj8vsI/w400-h303/nefithromycin.jpg" title="Nafithromycin Indias first First Indigenous Antibiotic" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />In a major achievement, after three decades of research and hard work, India has led the way with the creation of Nafithromycin, the country’s first indigenous Macrolide antibiotic.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Antimicrobial resistance has long been a growing global concern, with pharmaceutical companies striving to develop new medicines to combat it worldwide. Despite years of challenges and relentless effort, a breakthrough has finally emerged.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> It is noted that India has achieved the goal after three decades of research and hard work. India has led the way with the creation of Nafithromycin, the country’s first indigenous Macrolide antibiotic. This remarkable achievement marks a pivotal moment in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, showcasing India’s growing capabilities in pharmaceutical innovation.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">India's Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines. As a result of drug resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines become ineffective and infections become difficult or impossible to treat, increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness, disability and death. While AMR is a natural process driven by genetic changes in pathogens over time, its spread is significantly accelerated by human activities, particularly the overuse and misuse of antimicrobial drugs in humans, animals, and plants. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a major global health issue, with around 6 lakh lives lost in India each year due to resistant infections. However, India is making significant strides in addressing AMR, particularly through the development of new drugs. Nafithromycin, developed with ₹8 crore in funding under the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council  (BIRAC) Biotech Industry Program for Phase 3 clinical trials, is a key milestone in this effort.  Since India carries a large share of the global pneumonia burden, introducing Nafithromycin is especially important, as there have been no new antibiotics in recent years. Nafithromycin offers improved patient compliance and is a vital step in combating AMR.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Nafithromycin: Milestone for Public Health</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Nafithromycin, was officially launched on November 20, 2024, by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. Developed by Wockhardt with support from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Nafithromycin, marketed as "Miqnaf," targets Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) caused by drug-resistant bacteria, which disproportionately affects vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Nafithromycin’s development marks a historic milestone as the first new antibiotic in its class to be introduced globally in over 30 years. The drug, which has undergone extensive clinical trials across the U.S., Europe, and India, has been developed with an investment of ₹500 crores and is now awaiting final approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">This innovation exemplifies the power of public-private collaboration and underscores India’s growing capabilities in biotechnology. Nafithromycin’s successful introduction represents a major leap in the fight against AMR, offering hope for treating multi-drug-resistant infections and saving lives worldwide.</span></p>

Current-Affairs Health Technology Nafithromycin: Country’s First Indigenous Antibiotic

In a major achievement, after three decades of research and hard work, India has led the way with the creation of Nafithromycin, the country’s first indigenous Macrolide antibiotic.Antimicrobial resistance has long been a growing global concern, with…

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Harimau Shakti: India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise, Know Details

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrUckMSkFEAbJDEkw0bC4cAZ2sxdvpb1hITlEoYHHwp7YJv_SHwbMbH8hJsi27n9QuN1tHRj-HlKWyJpt1C6n43kWOQ8EJ3IG2K_L13r_R00hEnx9xmHg1FZPgUmNyLIGXOgKpixwZdb5sy1ztWabDbELQu3q0AWrjeQA8ixdeOrmM8w8_1qrtyqlwNKM/s590/harimau%20shakti.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI" border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="590" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrUckMSkFEAbJDEkw0bC4cAZ2sxdvpb1hITlEoYHHwp7YJv_SHwbMbH8hJsi27n9QuN1tHRj-HlKWyJpt1C6n43kWOQ8EJ3IG2K_L13r_R00hEnx9xmHg1FZPgUmNyLIGXOgKpixwZdb5sy1ztWabDbELQu3q0AWrjeQA8ixdeOrmM8w8_1qrtyqlwNKM/w400-h226/harimau%20shakti.jpg" title="India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />The 4th edition of India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI commenced today, at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 2nd to 15th December 2024.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Indian contingent comprising of 78 personnel is being represented by a Battalion of MAHAR Regiment. The Malaysian contingent is being represented by 123 personnel from The Royal Malaysian Regiment. Joint Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI is an annual training event conducted alternatively in India and Malaysia. Last edition was conducted in Nov 2023 at Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya, India.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Aim of the Joint Exercise is to enhance joint military capability of both sides to undertake counter insurgency operations in jungle terrain under Chapter VII of the United Nations Mandate. The exercise will focus on operations in the jungle environment.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">The exercise will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will be focused on cross training between both the Armies including lectures, demonstrations, and practices of various drills in jungle terrain. In the final phase both the Armies will take active part in a simulated exercise, wherein troops will execute various drills including Anti-MT Ambush, Occupation of Harbour, Carrying out Recce Patrol, Ambush and an Attack on area taken over by the terrorists.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;">Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI will enable both sides to share best practices in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures of conducting joint operations. It will facilitate developing inter-operability, bonhomie and camaraderie between the two armies. The Joint Exercise will also enhance defence cooperation, further augmenting bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.</span></p>

Current-Affairs Harimau Shakti: India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise, Know Details

The 4th edition of India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI commenced today, at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 2nd to 15th December 2024.Indian contingent comprising of 78 personn…

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Unesco List of Indian World Heritage Sites

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPfX1pPwiHuBDMJMczfpk7HfC0Uhtm0bUPtJjLeW_jQHInFJmbt-MUEQKYPDtrvTXwo6O2Ex8TcqrLSUqkBuNOrNJ-CU95An5jWHlNqeEZSzyysybgrpkj8VOJNhj3ksJiDdB43E2uXX6g3vs6Gu-q_DZFzAT_KIiAhlspiM7YWOrUL9KECaJB2fHXfBg/s640/Qutb%20Minar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Unesco List of Indian World Heritage Sites" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="460" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPfX1pPwiHuBDMJMczfpk7HfC0Uhtm0bUPtJjLeW_jQHInFJmbt-MUEQKYPDtrvTXwo6O2Ex8TcqrLSUqkBuNOrNJ-CU95An5jWHlNqeEZSzyysybgrpkj8VOJNhj3ksJiDdB43E2uXX6g3vs6Gu-q_DZFzAT_KIiAhlspiM7YWOrUL9KECaJB2fHXfBg/w288-h400/Qutb%20Minar.jpg" title="Unesco List of Indian World Heritage Sites" width="288" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br />India has submitted the nomination dossier for the gradual nomination of the Maratha Military Landscape of India in 2024. The nominated property consists of 12 components, located in different geographical and geographic areas in the states of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. These components include Salher Fort, Shivneri Fort, Lohagad, Khanderi Fort, Raigad, Rajgad, Pratapgad, Suvarnadurg, Panhala Fort, Vijaydurg, Sindhudurg and Gingee Fort.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It is noteworthy that at present there are 43 World Heritage properties in India. The 46th meeting of the World Heritage Committee was held in New Delhi from 21 July to 31 July. In this meeting, the “Mounded Burial System of the Moidams-Ahom Dynasty” at Charaideo in Assam has been inscribed as the 43rd World Heritage Property of India.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">The list of 43 World Heritage Properties present in India is as follows-</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><google-sheets-html-origin style="text-align: start;"></google-sheets-html-origin></p><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" data-sheets-baot="1" data-sheets-root="1" dir="ltr" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; table-layout: fixed; width: 0px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><colgroup><col width="304"></col><col width="100"></col><col width="100"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Site</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">State</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Year</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Agra Fort</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Uttar Pradesh</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1983</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Ajanta Caves</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Maharashtra</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1983</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Ellora Caves</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Maharashtra</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1983</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Taj Mahal</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Uttar Pradesh</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1983</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Tamil Nadu</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1984</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Sun Temple, Konarak</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Odisha</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1984</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Kaziranga National Park</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Assam</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1985</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Keoladeo National Park</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Rajasthan</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1985</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Manas Wildlife Sanctuary</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Assam</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1985</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Churches and Convents</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Goa</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1986</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Fatehpur Sikri</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Uttar Pradesh</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1986</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Group of Monuments at Hampi</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Karnataka</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1986</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Khajuraho Group of Monuments</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Madhya Pradesh</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1986</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Elephanta Caves</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Maharashtra</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1987</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Great Living Chola Temples at Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuran and Darasuram</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Tamil Nadu</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">1987 & 2004</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Group of Monuments at Pattadakal</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Karnataka</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1987</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Sundarbans National Park</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">West Bengal</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1987</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Uttarakhand</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">1988 & 2005</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Madhya Pradesh</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1989</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Humayun’s Tomb</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Delhi</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1993</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Qutb Minar and its Monuments</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Delhi</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">1993</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #0070c0; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">22a Mountain Railway of India (Darjeeling)<br />22b Nilgiri<br />22c Kalka - Shimla</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">West Bengal<br />Tamil Nadu<br />Himachal Pradesh</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">1999<br />2005<br />2008</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Bihar</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2002</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Madhya Pradesh</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2003</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Champaner - Pavagadh Archaeological Park</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Gujarat</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2004</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus<br />(formerly Victoria Terminus)</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Maharashtra</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2004</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Red Fort Complex</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Delhi</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2007</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Rajasthan</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2010</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Western Ghats</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2012</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Hill Forts of Rajasthan<br />30a Chittorgarh<br />30b Kumbhalgarh<br />30c Jaisalmer<br />30d Ranthambhore<br />30e Amber<br />30f Gagron</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Rajasthan</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2013</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Gujarat</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2014</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Himachal Pradesh</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2014</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Archeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Bihar</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2016</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Chandigarh</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2016</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Khangchendzonga National Park</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Sikkim</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2016</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Historic City of Ahmadabad</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Gujarat</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2017</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Maharashtra</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2018</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Jaipur City</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Rajasthan</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2019</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Dholavira: a Harappan City</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Gujarat</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2021</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Telangana</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2021</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Santiniketan, India</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">West Bengal</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2023</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Sacred Ensemble of Hoysalas</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Karnataka</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2023</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Moidams – the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: top;">Assam</td><td style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(221, 221, 221) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; text-align: right; vertical-align: top;">2024</td></tr></tbody></table>

Current-Affairs Unesco List of Indian World Heritage Sites

India has submitted the nomination dossier for the gradual nomination of the Maratha Military Landscape of India in 2024. The nominated property consists of 12 components, located in different geographical and geographic areas in the states of Mahara…

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