Qutub Minar Current Affairs, GK & News
India Tourism Statistics 2022
The Indian Tourism Statistics 2022 report was released by the Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar on the occasion of World Tourism Day (September 27, 2022). Key facts The union tourism ministry’s report revealed that Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu witnessed the highest number of visits by foreign tourists in 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the ..
Month: current affairs - september, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Domestic Tourism • Ministry of Tourism • Qutub Minar • Red Fort • Taj Mahal • Tourism Industry • Tourism Sector • Tourism Sector in India • Union Ministry of Tourism
Anang Tal Lake: Monument of National Importance
Recently, a gazette notification has been issued to declare Anang Tal Lake located near Qutub Minar in Mehrauli in the National Capital Territory of Delhi as a National Monument. Anang Tal Lake The mini lake, known as Anang Tal, was created in 1060 AD by Raja Anang Pal Tomar, the founder of Delhi. It lies ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: Anang Tal • Anang Tal Lake • Anangpal II • Mehrauli • Monument of National Importance • Qutub Minar • What is an Ancient Monument?
Indian Railways completes the arch bottom of Chenab bridge
The World’s highest Bridge called the “Chenab Bridge” has completed a major milestone after the engineers completed the arch bottom of the bridge on March 14, 2021. The bridge is being called as the Indian Railways’ engineering marvels. The arch upper of the Chenab bridge is in making and will be completed soon. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • States Current Affairs
Topics: Chenab Arch Bridge • Chenab Bridge • Chenab River • Eiffel tower • Indian Railways • Jammu and Kashmir • Qutub Minar
What are Neglected Tropical Diseases?
Recently, India joined the world and Light Up Qutub Minar as a sign of unity to combat the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NDT). Highlights This was done to mark the second annual World NTD Day that will be observed on January 30th. The World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day highlights the global community’s commitment to end the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Neglected tropical diseases • Qutub Minar • World Health Organisation (WHO) • World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
Qutub Minar lights up to celebrate solidarity movement
Marking 40th anniversary of the creation of Solidarity movement, Embassy of Poland and Polish Institute in Delhi illuminated Qutub Minar in Poland’s national flag colours, white and red. About the solidarity movement In the year 1970 Poland’s government raised food prices though the wages were stagnant. This fired the mob and several social groups began ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Lech Walesa • Poland • Qutub Minar • Solidarity Movement
Iconic Tourist Sites Initiative
In the Budget 2019-20, the Finance Minister proposed that 17 “Iconic Tourist Sites” in the country would be developed into world-class tourist destinations, to serve as a model for other tourism sites. Which are the Sites Selected? Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri (Uttar Pradesh). Ajanta & Ellora (Maharashtra). Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort and Qutub Minar ..
Topics: Humayun’s Tomb • Iconic Tourist Sites • Karnataka • Kaziranga • Kerala • Khajuraho • Kumarakom • Madhya Pradesh • Mahabalipuram • Mahabodhi Temple • Maharashtra • Qutub Minar • Rajasthan • Red Fort • Somnath • Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri • Tamil Nadu • Toursim • Uttar Pradesh