The Silk Road was a complex network of ancient trade routes linking China in the East to the Mediterranean in the West. This extensive web of routes facilitated the exchange of goods like silk, spices, gold, and gemstones, connecting various civilizations. Zhang Qian is often recognized as the “Father of …
Read More »Indian Railways and Its Challenges
Context: Recent incidents like the Mysuru-Darbanga Express collision highlight the persistent safety and operational challenges facing Indian Railways. Challenges of Indian Railways: Frequent Train Accidents: High-profile accidents such as Balasore (2023) and Kavaraipettai (2024) point to significant safety gaps, with human error (55.8%) and signaling issues being the primary causes. …
Read More »JANTAR MANTAR
About Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur built five Jantar Mantars in eighteenth century: New Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Mathura, and Varanasi. These completed between 1724 and 1735. It consists of about 20 primary stationary instruments. These are massive brick replicas of well-known instruments, many of which have unique qualities of …
Read More »NANDA DEVI NATIONAL PARK
It is situated around the peak of Nanda Devi (7816 m) in the state of Uttarakhandin northern India. Important Points: The park encompasses the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, a glacial basin surrounded by a ring of peaks, and drained by the Rishi Ganga through the Rishi Ganga Gorge. The Park was …
Read More »‘Falling rupee positive for growth of inbound tourism’
Will however be a ‘negative’ for outbound tourists: industry The sharp depreciation of the rupee against major currencies will help inbound tourism to grow while outbound travel will be hit. “A weakened rupee has made India a cheaper foreign destination,” said Subhash Goyal, Chairman, Assocham Tourism Committee. “We expect inbound …
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