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Dharmarajika stupa is the one said to have been built by Ashoka to commemorate Buddha's first sermon. After Ashoka, the other rulers who added to Sarnath's glory were the Kushans, the Guptas and Harshavardhana. ... Sarnath suffered from the Huna invasions, but Harshavardhana later restored some of the earlier buildings. Join- @dailynewscom

The national emblem of India is placed in this museum. The national emblem of the Republic of India is called, is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka from 250 BCE at Sarnath, preserved in the Sarnath Museum near Varanasi. It has 4 lions that face 4 different directions, namely north, east, south, and west. Join- @dailynewscom

This is also placed at Sarnath Museum but we were not allowed to take the picture of the same. Join- @dailynewscom

Sarnath, Varanasi, UP https://youtu.be/JKzX0Y5n0Is

[pib] Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) On the occasion of 75th Anniversary of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on 16th October 2020, PM has released a commemorative coin of Rs 75. About FAO It is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. It was founded in October 1945 and is headquartered in Rome. It maintains regional and field offices around the world, operating in over 130 countries. It also conducts research, provides technical assistance to projects, operates educational and training programs, and collects data on agricultural output, production, and development. Composed of 197 member states, the FAO is governed by a biennial conference representing each member country and the European Union, which elects a 49-member executive council. The Director-General serves as the chief administrative officer. India and FAO India has had a historic association with FAO. Indian Civil Service Officer Dr Binay Ranjan Sen was the Director-General of FAO during 1956-1967. The World Food Programme, which has won the Nobel Peace Prize 2020, was established during his time. India's proposals for the International Year of Pulses in 2016 and the International Year of Millets 2023 have also been endorsed by FAO. Join >> @dailynewscom 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

What is Debt-to-GDP Ratio? India's public debt ratio, which remarkably remained stable at about 70% of the GDP since 1991, is projected to jump by 17 percentage points to almost 90% a/c to IMF. Why such a spike? The increase in public spending, in response to COVID-19, and the fall in tax revenue and economic activity, will make public debt jump by 17 percentage points to almost 90% of GDP. What is Debt-to-GDP Ratio? The Debt-to-GDP ratio is the ratio between a country's government debt and its gross domestic product (GDP). It measures the financial leverage of an economy. A country able to continue paying interest on its debt-without refinancing, and without hampering economic growth, is generally considered to be stable. A country with a high debt-to-GDP ratio typically has trouble paying off external debts (also called "public debts"), which are any balances owed to outside lenders. In such scenarios, creditors are apt to seek higher interest rates when lending. Extravagantly high debt-to-GDP ratios may deter creditors from lending money altogether. A low debt-to-GDP ratio indicates an economy that produces and sells goods and services sufficient to pay back debts without incurring further debt. Geopolitical and economic considerations - including interest rates, war, recessions, and other variables - influence the borrowing practices of a nation and the choice to incur further debt. Join >> @dailynewscom 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

World Economic Outlook report released Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Economy In news World Economic Outlook October 2020 report titled, “A Long and Difficult Ascent” was recently released. Released by: international Monetary Fund According to the report, Global output is projected to shrink 4.4% in 2020. After 2021, global growth is expected to be moderate at 3.5% in the medium term. Key findings for India India’s economy is expected to contract 10.3% in the current fiscal year due to COVID-19 pandemic. There will be a downgrade of 5.8 percentage points from its June forecast. It is expected to rebound in April 2021 with 8.8% growth — an upgrade of 2.8% compared to the June update. Consumer prices are expected to grow at 4.9% in 2020 and by 3.7% in 2021. The current account balance is projected to grow by 0.3% in 2020 and -0.9% in 2021. Join >> @dailynewscom 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

The Third Assembly of International Solar Alliance (ISA) recently held Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Global groupings In news The Third Assembly of the International Solar Alliance was recently held. India has been re-elected as the President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and France as the Co-President for a term of two years. Key takeaways The assembly also approved the initiatives of the ISA Secretariat in institutionalizing ISA’s engagement with the private and public corporate sector through the Coalition for Sustainable Climate Action (CSCA). Visvesvaraya award was also conferred. It recognizes the countries with maximum floating solar capacity in each of the four regions of ISA. The awards went to Japan for the Asia Pacific region and the Netherlands for Europe and Other region. For COVID-19, ISA set up ISA CARES. It is an initiative dedicated to deployment of solar energy in healthcare sector in LDC/SIDS ISA Member countries. The initiative aims to solarize one primary health sector in each district of the target Member countries. Important value additions The ISA is an initiative that was launched by the Prime Minister of India and the President of France on 30 November 2015 at Paris, France on the side-lines of the COP-21. Vision: Promotion of solar energy for making solar energy a valuable source of affordable and reliable green and clean energy in member countries ISA Headquarter and interim Secretariat: Gurugram, India 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 Join >> @dailynewscom

Simultaneous blasting for Zojila Tunnel Part of: GS Prelims and GS-I – Geography In news Union Road Transport and Highways Minister will initiate simultaneous blasting for Zojila Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Key takeaways The tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar valley and Leh on NH-1 and will bring about an all-round economic and socio-cultural integration of Jammu and Kashmir. It involves construction of a 14.15-kilometre long tunnel at an altitude of about three thousand metres under Zojila pass on NH-1 connecting Srinagar and Leh through Dras and Kargil. Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Limited (MEIL) has been awarded with the contract of construction of ZojiLa Tunnel between Baltal and Minamarg within six years and nearly 19-KM approach roads on both sides in two and half years. Both on the east portal of ZojiLa Tunnel at Meenamarg on Kargil side in UT Ladakh and the west portal of Nilagrar tunnel in Ganderbal district of UT Jammu & Kashmir, tunnel works would begin with simultaneous blasts. Join >> @dailynewscom 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

World Students’ Day 2020: It is celebrated on 15 October to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. As we all know that Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India (2002-2007). Being a politician, he was a scientist and a teacher. He played a crucial role in the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998 and so, he earned the title 'Missile Man of India'. On 27 July 2015, he suffered a cardiac arrest while delivering a lecture to the students of IIM Shillong. “If people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honor for me.” – Dr. A.P.J Kalam Join @dailynewscom

Article 21: Article 21 is the protection of life and personal liberty No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law. The Article prohibits the deprivation of the above rights except according to a procedure established by law. Article 21 applies to natural persons. The right is available to every person, citizen or alien. Thus, even a foreigner can claim this right. It, however, does not entitle a foreigner the right to reside and settle in India, as mentioned in Article 19 (1) (e). 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 Join >> @dailynewscom

Protesting is a fundamental right: UN As authorities worldwide grapple with demonstrations over issues like political rights and racial justice, a UN committee has reaffirmed that protesting peacefully, online or in person, is a fundamental human right. What is the news? The independent experts on the Human Rights Committee published a fresh interpretation of the right of peaceful assembly. It offered comprehensive legal guidance about where and how it applies and also outlining governments' obligations. The committee is tasked with monitoring how countries implement the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which under Article 21 guarantees the right to peaceful assembly. About ICCPR The ICCPR is a multilateral treaty adopted by UN General Assembly Resolution on 16 December 1966, and in force from 23 March 1976. The covenant commits its parties to respect the civil and political rights of individuals, including the right to life, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, electoral rights and rights to due process and a fair trial. As of September 2019, the Covenant has 173 parties and six more signatories without ratification. It is part of the International Bill of Human Rights, along with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). It is monitored by the UN Human Rights Committee (a separate body to the UN Human Rights Council). Join @dailynewscom

Protesting is a fundamental right: UN As authorities worldwide grapple with demonstrations over issues like political rights and racial justice, a UN committee has reaffirmed that protesting peacefully, online or in person, is a fundamental human right. Practice question for mains: Q.There is an urgent need for reforming the criminal justice system in India in light of rising cases of custodial torture and killings. Comment. What is the news? The independent experts on the Human Rights Committee published a fresh interpretation of the right of peaceful assembly. It offered comprehensive legal guidance about where and how it applies and also outlining governments' obligations. The committee is tasked with monitoring how countries implement the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which under Article 21 guarantees the right to peaceful assembly. About ICCPR The ICCPR is a multilateral treaty adopted by UN General Assembly Resolution on 16 December 1966, and in force from 23 March 1976. The covenant commits its parties to respect the civil and political rights of individuals, including the right to life, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, electoral rights and rights to due process and a fair trial. As of September 2019, the Covenant has 173 parties and six more signatories without ratification. It is part of the International Bill of Human Rights, along with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). It is monitored by the UN Human Rights Committee (a separate body to the UN Human Rights Council). Back2Basics: Article 21 Article 21 is the protection of life and personal liberty No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law. The Article prohibits the deprivation of the above rights except according to a procedure established by law. Article 21 applies to natural persons. The right is available to every person, citizen or alien. Thus, even a foreigner can claim this right. It, however, does not entitle a foreigner the right to reside and settle in India, as mentioned in Article 19 (1) (e). 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 Join >> @dailynewscom