United Nations and its specialized agencies

The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization established on 24 October 1945 to promote international cooperation. It was founded to replace the League of Nations following World War II and to prevent another conflict. When it was founded, the UN had 51 Member States; there are now 193. Most nations are members of the UN and send diplomats to the headquarters to hold meetings … Read more

World Heritage sites in India

world heritage sites in india Mahabodhi Temple The Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an ancient, but much rebuilt and restored, Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, marking the location where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Bodh Gaya (in Gaya district) is about 96 km (60 mi) from Patna, Bihar state, … Read more

01.03.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Forty Fourth Khajuraho Dance Festival Held In Madhya Pradesh   The 44th edition of Khajuraho Dance Festival 2018 was held at Khajuraho temple, a UNESCO world heritage site in Madhya Pradesh. It was inaugurated by Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and was organized by culture department of state government. Khajuraho Dance Festival is an annual … Read more

22.02.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH App launched for MPs to track progress in states   An app has been designed by Swaniti Initiative, Ank Aha and Tata trusts to support Parliamentarians to better monitor their constituencies. The app, called UPaAI (unified planning and analysis interface) or ‘solution’ in Hindi, will provide an integrated platform for data on infrastructure and social … Read more

24.01.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current

MADHYA PRADESH Republic day mp tableau based on sanchi stupa   Tableau of Madhya Pradesh for Republic Day Parade is based on World Heritage Sanchi Stupas this year. The tableau has received a lot of appreciation from the media persons during a press preview of the Tableau of Republic Day Parade 2018, organised at RR … Read more