The Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Busan, Republic of Korea. With this recognition, India now has 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, strengthening its position among the countries with the highest number of globally recognized heritage sites.
Sarnath is one of the holiest places in Buddhism, as it is where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, an event known as the "First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra Pravartana)." It also marks the establishment of the Buddhist Sangha (monastic community). The site includes significant monuments such as the Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, the Ashokan Pillar, monasteries, temples, and archaeological remains spanning several centuries
Sarnath is one of the holiest places in Buddhism, as it is where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, an event known as the "First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra Pravartana)." It also marks the establishment of the Buddhist Sangha (monastic community). The site includes significant monuments such as the Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, the Ashokan Pillar, monasteries, temples, and archaeological remains spanning several centuries
Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu opened India's gold medal account at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by winning the women's 48 kg weightlifting event. Chanu produced a record-breaking performance, setting new Commonwealth Games marks while securing her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal. Her victory gave India a perfect start to its campaign and reaffirmed her status as one of the country's greatest weightlifters.
The Central Government has introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 to strengthen the existing 2024 law and crack down on paper leaks and exam malpractices. The Bill proposes stricter punishments, faster investigations, and dedicated courts to ensure swift justice
Q. 1 Consider the following statements regarding Jet Streams :
1.Jet streams generally flow from west to east.
2.The northward shift of the Subtropical Westerly Jet indicates the onset of the Southwest Monsoon over India.
3.Polar Front Jet Stream has a more stable position than the Subtropical Westerly Jet.
1.Jet streams generally flow from west to east.
2.The northward shift of the Subtropical Westerly Jet indicates the onset of the Southwest Monsoon over India.
3.Polar Front Jet Stream has a more stable position than the Subtropical Westerly Jet.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Anonymous Poll
23%
1 and 2 only
15%
2 and 3 only
21%
1 and 3 only
41%
1, 2 and 3
Q 2 .
During winter, the Subtropical Westerly Jet Stream generally flows:
A. Along the southern slopes of the Himalayas
B. Along the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau
C. Along the Equator
D. Over the Indian Ocean only
During winter, the Subtropical Westerly Jet Stream generally flows:
A. Along the southern slopes of the Himalayas
B. Along the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau
C. Along the Equator
D. Over the Indian Ocean only
Which of the above given statement is correct ?
Anonymous Poll
38%
Option A
40%
Option B
11%
Option C
13%
Option D
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Jet streams: Characteristics, Types and Significance
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Q 1
Consider the following statements:
1. The Governor may address either House of a bicameral State Legislature separately.
2. The Governor may address both Houses assembled together.
3. The Governor may send messages only to the House in which a Bill is pending.
4. The House receiving the Governor's message must consider the matter with all convenient despatch.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:
1. The Governor may address either House of a bicameral State Legislature separately.
2. The Governor may address both Houses assembled together.
3. The Governor may send messages only to the House in which a Bill is pending.
4. The House receiving the Governor's message must consider the matter with all convenient despatch.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Anonymous Poll
34%
1, 2 and 4 only
30%
1, 3 and 4 only
17%
2 and 3 only
21%
1, 2, 3 and 4
Consider the following statements:
1. The Vinaya Pitaka was first recited by Upali.
2. The Sutta Pitaka was first recited by Ananda.
3. The Abhidhamma Pitaka was codified during the Third Buddhist Council.
4. The Kathavatthu forms part of the Abhidhamma Pitaka.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. The Vinaya Pitaka was first recited by Upali.
2. The Sutta Pitaka was first recited by Ananda.
3. The Abhidhamma Pitaka was codified during the Third Buddhist Council.
4. The Kathavatthu forms part of the Abhidhamma Pitaka.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Anonymous Poll
26%
1 and 2 only
26%
3 and 4 only
45%
1, 2, 3 and 4
11%
2, 3 and 4 only
The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by voice vote on 29 July 2026. The Bill seeks to strengthen the existing anti-paper leak law by introducing stricter punishments, faster investigations and trials, and stronger measures against organised examination fraud. It comes in the wake of nationwide protests following repeated paper leaks, especially the NEET controversy