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Hoysala temples

Context: Importance: Three Hoysala temples: Who were the Hoysalas? When were the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas built? What makes Hoysala architecture stand out?

Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM)

What is This? Launch Vehicle & Launch Pad Payloads The MOM mission is primarily a technological mission to study various aspects of Mars. Hence the Mangalyaan mission carried 5 different scientific payloads which are listed below: Challenges Achievements  Space Agencies that Achieved Successful Missions to Mars Before ISRO only 3 other different Space agencies were …

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Vishwakarma scheme

Context: What is the scheme? Who was Vishwakarma? Eligibility: (i) Carpenters(ii) Boat Makers(iii) Armourers(iv) Blacksmiths(v) Hammer and Tool Kit Makers(vi) Locksmiths(vii) Goldsmiths(viii) Potters(ix) Sculptor, Stone breakers(x) Cobblers (Shoesmiths/ Footwear artisans)(xi) Masons (Rajmistri)(xii) Basket/Mat/Broom Makers/Coir Weavers(xiii) Doll & Toy Makers (Traditional)(xiv) Barbers(xv) Garland makers(xvi) Washermen(xvii) Tailors(xviii) Fishing Net Makes. Benefits:

Green Credit Programme

What is Green credit? How will the program be implemented? Green Credit Activities: Other: The Trading Service Provider accredited by the GCP administrator will establish the trading platform for the exchange of Green Credit Certificates. The mechanism will be implemented in a phased manner. The steering committee will not only approve procedures for institutionalising the …

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