Recently, the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas, which includes three temples in Karnataka, has been inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
The Hoysala Temples:
Previously, two other groups of monuments of Karnataka at Hampi (1986) and Pattadakal (1987) along with the Ecological hotspot Western Ghats (2012) had the coveted status form UNESCO from the State. |
Hoysala Kingdom:
Hoysala Empire |
Details |
Area of Rule |
Karnataka and Kaveri delta in present-day Tamil Nadu. |
Time Period |
Between the 10th and the 14thcenturies. |
Preceded by |
Western Chalukyas |
Succeeded by |
Vijaynagara Empire |
Founder |
Nripakama II/Sala |
Most important ruler |
Bittaga Vishnuvardhana. Annexed Chola province of Gangawadi.Defeated Chalukya Vikramaditya VI |
Capital |
Initially Belur. Later- Halebidu |
Administration |
Divided into provinces: Nadu, Vishaya, Kampana and Desha |
Remarkable for |
Art, Architecture, and Religion. Hoysala Architecture |
Literature |
Kannada and Sanskrit. |
Important Temples |
Chennakeshava Temple, Belur; the Hoysaleswara Temple, Halebidu; Chennakesava Temple |
Architecture |
Hybrid or vesara style |
Learning Schools |
Ghatikas |
Religion |
Jainism, Vaishnavism and Lingayatism |
Contemporary |
Basava, Madhvacharya and Ramanuja in Karnataka |
Rajaditya |
Mathematician who wrote Vyavaharaganita and Lilavati during Vishnuvardhana’s reign |
Last Ruler |
Veera Ballala III |
The 10th meeting of India-Malaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology and Industry Cooperation was held in New Delhi on September 18, 2023.
India-Malaysia relations:
As per the latest update Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to form a steering committee, which will act as the apex decision making body for creation of its ambitious ‘Bima Sugam platform’.
Significance:
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI):
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The Union Cabinet in its first sitting of the special session of Parliament passed Women’s Reservation Bill.
Highlights of the Bill:
Arguments against the Bill:
Publicly-funded research, like India's basmati rice innovation by IARI scientists, can lead to significant real-world benefits, boosting exports and income.
Basmati Rice varieties in India:
What are concerns associated with Basmati rice in India?
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI):
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Geography (GS-I)
Hurricane Lee
The National Geodetic Survey of the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has started releasing aerial images that show the extent of damage caused by the Atlantic tropical ‘storm Lee’.
About:
Classification of Hurricanes:
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Ghost orchid
Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit before the federal government to list a rare orchid, found mainly in Florida, as an endangered species.
About the species:
Species in News
Indian peacock softshell turtle
A turtle rescued in Howrah and was identified as an Indian peacock softshell, an endangered species.
About the species:
Habitat:
Conservation Status:
Context:
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Historic Establishment of IMEC
IMEC's Dual Corridors and Infrastructure Challenges
IMEC's Advantages and Vision
Context:
Health is today a political priority and is linked with economic interests and international relations. It's concerning that the world's leaders cannot make sure that poorer countries must get what need from global rules and systems.
Global South in Foreign Policy
Challenges in Global Health Governance
The Way Forward for Global Governance
Context:
The increasing trend of food inflation in the country has led to a made it a political agenda for elections, but with fewer results.
India's Inflation Challenges
Persistent Food Inflation:
State Disparities
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