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ASI declares Chaukhandi Stupa as of national important monument

ASI declares Chaukhandi Stupa as of national important monument

Chaukhandi Stupa, an ancient Buddhist site located in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, has been declared as a Monument and protected area of national importance by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Chaukhandi Stupa: Chaukhandi Stupa is a lofty mound of brick whose square edifice is surrounded by an octagonal tower. It was built to mark the place where Lord Buddha met his

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Mount Sinabung volcano erupted in Sumatra Island

Mount Sinabung volcano erupted in Sumatra Island

Mount Sinabung volcanoerupted in Sumatra Island of western Indonesia. A huge column of ash was blasted and spread 7 km high to southeast and south of crater. Mount Sinabung blew for nine minutes. It caused panic among the island’s residents. The volcanic activity was accompanied by multiple earthquakes felt in nearby villages. No casualties have been reported due to the eruption. Indonesia has

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World number two Rafael Nadal clinched the 12th French Open title in 15 years in men's single category held in Roland Garros Stadium, France. He defeated world number four Dominic Thiem in the men's singles. The Spaniard won the match with a scoreline of 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1. The 33-year-old has now won 18 Grand Slam titles, two fewer than world number three Roger Federer. The champions of the 2019 French Open Men's Singles: Spain Rafael Nadal Women's Singles: Australia Ashleigh Barty Men's Doubles: Germany Kevin Krawietz / Germany Andreas Mies Women's Doubles: Hungary Tímea Babos / France Kristina Mladenovic Mixed Doubles: Chinese Taipei Latisha Chan / Croatia Ivan Dodig 2019 French Open: The 2019 French Open was held from 26th May-9th June Edition: 123rd Category: Grand Slam tournament Prize money: €42,661,000 Surface: Clay Held at: Roland Garros Stadium, France

Rafael Nadal clinched the 12th French Open title by defeating Dominic Thiem

World number two Rafael Nadal clinched the 12th French Open title in 15 years in men’s single category held in Roland Garros Stadium, France. He defeated world number four Dominic Thiem in the men’s singles. The Spaniard won the match with a scoreline of 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1. The 33-year-old has now won 18 Grand Slam titles, two fewer than world number three

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Singapore topped the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2019

Singapore topped the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2019

Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking 2019 said Singapore has dethroned the US to become the most competitive economy in the world. Hong Kong stands second spot in the list. USA stands third followed by Switzerland and UAE and fourth and fifth respectively.Qatar entered the top 10. India ranked 43, one position higher compared to 2018. Parameters considered: The ranking process considers a wide range of

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union cabinet has approved the pradhan mantri kisan samman siddhi scheme

Union cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Siddhi scheme

Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Siddhi Scheme. It will cost over Rs.87,000 crore a year to the exchequer. The government has announced its decision to extend the benefit of Rs.6,000 per year under the PM-KISAN scheme to all 14.5 crore farmers in the country, irrespective of the size of their landholding.  Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Siddhi: The scheme was launched on 24th

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