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HAMPI:
The name "Hampi" comes from the anglicized version of the
Kannada Hampe (derived from Pampa, the ancient name for the
Tungabhadra river).
Hampi, located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, served as the capital
of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Hampi also goes by the name "The City of Ruins."
UNESCO has designated the Vijayanagara ruins as a World Heritage
Site within the Group of Monuments at Hampi title since 1986.
Hampi is situated on the southern bank of the river Tungabhadra in
Karnataka. Kishkindha Kand in Ramayana has special significance
concerning Hampi.
Architecture:
Most of the structures at Hampi are constructed from local
granite, burnt bricks and lime mortar.
Vijayanagara architecture is also known for its adoption of
elements of Indo Islamic Architecture (like the Queen’s Bath
and the Elephant Stables).
Dravidian architecture survives in the rest of Southern India
spread through the patronage of the Vijayanagara rulers.
Today Topic’s Important For UPSC Preparation
1. HAMPI.
2. MAHADAYI PROJECT.
3. KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI.
4. IISC PAPER REPORT ON RAINFALL INCREASE OVER
NEXT 100 YEARS.
5. AYUSHMAN BHARAT YOJNA
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Temples of this city are noted for their large dimensions,
florid ornamentation, bold and delicate carvings, stately
pillars, magnificent pavilions and a great wealth of
iconographic and traditional depictions which include
subjects from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
The Vitthala temple is an excellent example of Vijayanagara
style. The monolithic statues of Lakshmi, Narasimha and
Ganesa are noted for their massiveness and grace.
Hampi has around 500 of monuments and other attractions. Some of
them are named below:-
Virupaksha Temple
Virupaksha Temple,is the oldest and principal temple in
Hampi. It has been an important pilgrimage centre for the
worshipers of lord Shiva.
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Krishnadevaraya, one of the famous kings of the
Vijayanagara Empire, had been a major patron of this
temple. Many believe that he commissioned the most
ornate of all structures in the temple, the central pillared
hall.
Vittala Temple :
Vittala Temple
The renowned Vittala Temple dates back to the 15th century. It was
built during the reign of King Devaraya II. Several portions of the
temple were expanded and enhanced during the reign
of Krishnadevaraya (1509 – 1529 A.D.)
The Vittala Temple is also known as Shri Vijaya Vitthala Temple. It
is dedicated to Lord Vitthala, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
The Vittala temple is built in the Dravidian style of architecture.
It has traits and features that are characteristic of typical south
Indian temple architecture.
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Stone Chariot :
The Stone Chariot or Ratha stands in the courtyard of Vittala
temple.
It is one of the three famous stone chariots in India. The other
two chariots are situated in Konark (Odissa) and
Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu).
The Musical Pillars of the Ranga Mantapa:
The Ranga Mantapa is one of the main attractions of the Vittala
Temple. The large mantapa is renowned for its 56 musical pillars.
These musical pillars are also known as SAREGAMA pillars.
Why In News?
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) planning barricade around
Famed Stone Chariot at Hampi in a bid to protect it from vandalism.
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KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI:
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi will provide assured
income to small and marginal farmers.
Under the Scheme, all Small and Marginal Farmers (SMF) with
combined land holding or ownership of up to 2 hectares of cultivable
land will be provided with income support of Rs 6000 per year.
The amount will be transferred directly into their account in 3 equal
installments of Rs 2000 each. The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) will
ensure transparency in the entire process.
The complete expenditure of Rs 75000 crore for the scheme will
borne by the Union Government in 2019-20.
Over 12 crore farmer families will be benefitted under the scheme. The scheme is being implemented with effect from December 2018.
Objective:
The PM-KISAN scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of the
SMFs in procuring various inputs to ensure proper crop health and
appropriate yields. This would also protect them from falling in the clutches
of moneylenders for meeting expenses and ensure their continuance in the
farming activities.
Why in News?
Centre has revised the farmer income support scheme’s beneficiary target
down to just under 12 crore from 14 crore. Centre urges West Bengal to join
scheme.
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MAHADAYI PROJECT :
Mahadayi river originates from a cluster of 30 springs at Bhimgad in
the Western Ghats in the Belgaum district of Karnataka. Then it
enters Goa and finally drains in Arabian sea.
Kalasa and Banduri are tributaries of Mahadayi.
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About Kalasa and Banduri:
The project involves diverting water from Mahadayi river, the lifeline
of Goa, into the Malaprabha river.
The Kalasa Banduri project is aimed at providing drinking water to
three important districts of north Karnataka — Belagavi, Gadag and
Dharwad — which go parched in summer due to acute water scarcity.
Kalasa and Banduri project originally proposed to transfer 3.56 tmcft
and 4 tmcft , to the Malaprabha.
Received administrative approval on Aug 22,2000 from Karnataka
government.
Following opposition from Goa , the Union Water Resources Ministry
withheld approval in sep 2002.
Cost of Kalasa-Banduri project estimated to be Rs.44.78cr and 49.2cr
in 2000.
Revised to Rs 840cr in 2013.
Current estimate puts the cost of Kalasa-Banduri project at Rs
885.8cr and 791.50cr, totaling to Rs 1,677.3cr.
In 2018,the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal awarded 1.72 tmcft
and 2.18 tmcft to Kalasa and Banduri projects.
Tribunal awarded 24 tmcft,13.42 tmcft and 1.3 tmcft to
Goa,Karnataka and Maharastra.
Why in News?
Mahadayi project cost skyrockets by 1,674% since inception.
Application to release 258 hectares of reserve forest area for the
Kalasa project that falls under the reservoir’s catchment area is
pending before MoEF.
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IISC PAPER REPORT ON RAINFALL INCREASE OVER NEXT 100
YEARS:
Why in News?
Reasons:
The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere going up,
resulting in more water vapor, rainfall is expected to increase in the
next 100 years.
One of the major reasons for the variation in monsoon is the increase
in water vapor due to increase in temperature. In the next 100 years,
the water vapor is also likely to increase, which will result in increase
in rainfall.
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AYUSHMAN BHARAT YOJNA:
Ayushman Bharat Yojana or PMJAY provides free treatment upto Rs
5 lacs per year to approx.50 cr poor people of the country. Ayushman
Bharat Yojana was launched in Ranchi (Jharkhand) on 23 September,
2018 by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ayushman Bharat Yojna is being run by the Ministry of Health and
Family Welfare.
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This is a holistic scheme under which girl child, women, children and
elderly will be covered so there will be no cap on family size and age
in this Mission.
When this Yojna will be fully implemented, the PM-JAY will be the
world’s largest government funded health protection mission.
Types of Disease covered under Ayushman Bharat Yojana:
Non-communicable diseases
Management of mental illness
Neonatal and infant health services
Pregnancy care and maternal health services
Chronic communicable diseases
Child health
Geriatric care Emergency medicine
Dental care
Coronary bypass
Knee replacements
Stenting
Why in News?
Health and wellness centers(HWC) setup under Ayushman Bharat
will expand their services to offer elderly and palliative health care
services.
Word of The Day
Palliative Care:
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious
illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the
symptoms and stress of the illness. The goal is to improve quality of life
for both the patient and the family.
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Current Affairs Quiz
1. India’s largest National Health Protection Scheme has been
implemented under the name________
A) Ayushman Bharat
B) Aadarsh Bharat
C) Samman Bharat
D) Nirman Bharat
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Ayushman Bharat Yojana is a National Health Protection Scheme
launched on April 14, 2018 by the Central government as part of health
policy 2017.
2. Who will head the Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection
Mission Council (AB-NHPMC) formed at national level to implement
the scheme?
A) Prime Minister
B) Minister of Health and Family Welfare
C) Minister of Ayush
D) NITI Aayog Chairman
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
At the national level, it is proposed to set up Ayushman Bharat National
Health Protection Mission Council (AB-NHPMC) chaired by Union
Health and Family Welfare Minister, for giving policy directions and
fostering coordination between Centre and States.
3. Government has announced PM-KISAN Scheme to provide assured
income support to the Small and Marginal Farmers. What does PM-
KISAN stands for?
A) Pradhan Mantri KrishI SewA Niyam
B) Pradhan Mantri KIsan SAnchay Nidhi
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C) Pradhan Mantri KrishI SAhyog Niyam
D) Pradhan Mantri KIsan SAmman Nidhi
Correct Answer : D
Explanation:
Pradhan Mantri KIsan SAmman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
4. PM-KISAN scheme will disburse Rs 6000 per year to the
farmers having cultivable land upto 2 hectare in installments, at an
equal interval of _________ months.
A) 3 months
B) 4 months
C) 6 months
D) 2 months
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
This amount will be paid in three equal installments at a difference of
each 4 months.
5. The controversial Kalasa-Banduri canal project is associated with
which two states?
A) Karnataka and Maharashtra
B) Maharashtra and Goa
C) Karnataka and Goa
D) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Correct Answer : C
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