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             Today Topic’s Important For UPSC Preparation
1. HAMPI.
2. MAHADAYI PROJECT.
3. KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI.
4. IISC PAPER REPORT ON RAINFALL INCREASE OVER
   NEXT 100 YEARS.
5. AYUSHMAN BHARAT YOJNA

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HAMPI:
   The name "Hampi" comes from the anglicized version of the
    Kannada Hampe (derived from Pampa, the ancient name for the
    Tungabhadra river).
   Hampi, located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, served as the capital
    of the Vijayanagara Empire.
   Hampi also goes by the name "The City of Ruins."
   UNESCO has designated the Vijayanagara ruins as a World Heritage
    Site within the Group of Monuments at Hampi title since 1986.
   Hampi is situated on the southern bank of the river Tungabhadra in
    Karnataka. Kishkindha Kand in Ramayana has special significance
    concerning Hampi.
   Architecture:
           Most of the structures at Hampi are constructed from local
             granite, burnt bricks and lime mortar.
           Vijayanagara architecture is also known for its adoption of
             elements of Indo Islamic Architecture (like the Queen’s Bath
             and the Elephant Stables).
           Dravidian architecture survives in the rest of Southern India
             spread through the patronage of the Vijayanagara rulers.

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          Temples of this city are noted for their large dimensions,
          florid ornamentation, bold and delicate carvings, stately
          pillars, magnificent pavilions and a great wealth of
          iconographic and traditional depictions which include
          subjects from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
        The Vitthala temple is an excellent example of Vijayanagara
          style. The monolithic statues of Lakshmi, Narasimha and
          Ganesa are noted for their massiveness and grace.
 Hampi has around 500 of monuments and other attractions. Some of
  them are named below:-

        Virupaksha Temple
            Virupaksha Temple,is the oldest and principal temple in
             Hampi. It has been an important pilgrimage centre for the
             worshipers of lord Shiva.

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                  Krishnadevaraya, one of the famous kings of the
                   Vijayanagara Empire, had been a major patron of this
                   temple. Many believe that he commissioned the most
                   ornate of all structures in the temple, the central pillared
                   hall.
Vittala Temple :

Vittala Temple

      The renowned Vittala Temple dates back to the 15th century. It was
       built during the reign of King Devaraya II. Several portions of the
       temple were expanded and enhanced during the reign
       of Krishnadevaraya (1509 – 1529 A.D.)
      The Vittala Temple is also known as Shri Vijaya Vitthala Temple. It
       is dedicated to Lord Vitthala, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
      The Vittala temple is built in the Dravidian style of architecture.
      It has traits and features that are characteristic of typical south
       Indian temple architecture.

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Stone Chariot :
      The Stone Chariot or Ratha stands in the courtyard of Vittala
       temple.
      It is one of the three famous stone chariots in India. The other
       two chariots are situated in Konark (Odissa) and
       Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu).
The Musical Pillars of the Ranga Mantapa:
   The Ranga Mantapa is one of the main attractions of the Vittala
    Temple. The large mantapa is renowned for its 56 musical pillars.
   These musical pillars are also known as SAREGAMA pillars.
Why In News?
   The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) planning barricade around
    Famed Stone Chariot at Hampi in a bid to protect it from vandalism.

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KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI:
    The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi will provide assured
     income to small and marginal farmers.
    Under the Scheme, all Small and Marginal Farmers (SMF) with
     combined land holding or ownership of up to 2 hectares of cultivable
     land will be provided with income support of Rs 6000 per year.
    The amount will be transferred directly into their account in 3 equal
     installments of Rs 2000 each. The Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) will
     ensure transparency in the entire process.
    The complete expenditure of Rs 75000 crore for the scheme will
     borne by the Union Government in 2019-20.
   Over 12 crore farmer families will be benefitted under the scheme.
   The scheme is being implemented with effect from December 2018.
Objective:
The PM-KISAN scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of the
SMFs in procuring various inputs to ensure proper crop health and
appropriate yields. This would also protect them from falling in the clutches
of moneylenders for meeting expenses and ensure their continuance in the
farming activities.
Why in News?
Centre has revised the farmer income support scheme’s beneficiary target
down to just under 12 crore from 14 crore. Centre urges West Bengal to join
scheme.
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MAHADAYI PROJECT :
    Mahadayi river originates from a cluster of 30 springs at Bhimgad in
     the Western Ghats in the Belgaum district of Karnataka. Then it
     enters Goa and finally drains in Arabian sea.
    Kalasa and Banduri are tributaries of Mahadayi.

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About Kalasa and Banduri:
   The project involves diverting water from Mahadayi river, the lifeline
    of Goa, into the Malaprabha river.
   The Kalasa Banduri project is aimed at providing drinking water to
    three important districts of north Karnataka — Belagavi, Gadag and
    Dharwad — which go parched in summer due to acute water scarcity.
   Kalasa and Banduri project originally proposed to transfer 3.56 tmcft
    and 4 tmcft , to the Malaprabha.
   Received administrative approval on Aug 22,2000 from Karnataka
    government.
   Following opposition from Goa , the Union Water Resources Ministry
    withheld approval in sep 2002.
   Cost of Kalasa-Banduri project estimated to be Rs.44.78cr and 49.2cr
    in 2000.
   Revised to Rs 840cr in 2013.
   Current estimate puts the cost of Kalasa-Banduri project at Rs
    885.8cr and 791.50cr, totaling to Rs 1,677.3cr.
   In 2018,the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal awarded 1.72 tmcft
    and 2.18 tmcft to Kalasa and Banduri projects.
   Tribunal awarded 24 tmcft,13.42 tmcft and 1.3 tmcft to
    Goa,Karnataka and Maharastra.

Why in News?
   Mahadayi project cost skyrockets by 1,674% since inception.
    Application to release 258 hectares of reserve forest area for the
    Kalasa project that falls under the reservoir’s catchment area is
    pending before MoEF.

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IISC PAPER REPORT ON RAINFALL INCREASE OVER                      NEXT 100
YEARS:
Why in News?
Reasons:
   The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere going up,
    resulting in more water vapor, rainfall is expected to increase in the
    next 100 years.
   One of the major reasons for the variation in monsoon is the increase
    in water vapor due to increase in temperature. In the next 100 years,
    the water vapor is also likely to increase, which will result in increase
    in rainfall.
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AYUSHMAN BHARAT YOJNA:
   Ayushman Bharat Yojana or PMJAY provides free treatment upto Rs
    5 lacs per year to approx.50 cr poor people of the country. Ayushman
    Bharat Yojana was launched in Ranchi (Jharkhand) on 23 September,
    2018 by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

   Ayushman Bharat Yojna is being run by the Ministry of Health and
    Family Welfare.

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   This is a holistic scheme under which girl child, women, children and
    elderly will be covered so there will be no cap on family size and age
    in this Mission.
   When this Yojna will be fully implemented, the PM-JAY will be the
    world’s largest government funded health protection mission.
Types of Disease covered under Ayushman Bharat Yojana:
   Non-communicable diseases
   Management of mental illness
   Neonatal and infant health services
   Pregnancy care and maternal health services
   Chronic communicable diseases
   Child health
   Geriatric care Emergency medicine
   Dental care
   Coronary bypass
   Knee replacements
   Stenting
Why in News?
   Health and wellness centers(HWC) setup under Ayushman Bharat
    will expand their services to offer elderly and palliative health care
    services.

                              Word of The Day
  Palliative Care:
  Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious
  illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the
  symptoms and stress of the illness. The goal is to improve quality of life
  for both the patient and the family.

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                         Current Affairs Quiz
1. India’s largest National Health Protection Scheme has been
   implemented under the name________
   A) Ayushman Bharat
   B) Aadarsh Bharat
   C) Samman Bharat
   D) Nirman Bharat
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Ayushman Bharat Yojana is a National Health Protection Scheme
launched on April 14, 2018 by the Central government as part of health
policy 2017.
2. Who will head the Ayushman Bharat National Health Protection
   Mission Council (AB-NHPMC) formed at national level to implement
   the scheme?
   A) Prime Minister
   B) Minister of Health and Family Welfare
   C) Minister of Ayush
   D) NITI Aayog Chairman
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

At the national level, it is proposed to set up Ayushman Bharat National
Health Protection Mission Council (AB-NHPMC) chaired by Union
Health and Family Welfare Minister, for giving policy directions and
fostering coordination between Centre and States.
3. Government has announced PM-KISAN Scheme to provide assured
   income support to the Small and Marginal Farmers. What does PM-
   KISAN stands for?
   A) Pradhan Mantri KrishI SewA Niyam
   B) Pradhan Mantri KIsan SAnchay Nidhi

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  C) Pradhan Mantri KrishI SAhyog Niyam
  D) Pradhan Mantri KIsan SAmman Nidhi
Correct Answer : D
Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri KIsan SAmman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

4. PM-KISAN scheme will disburse Rs 6000 per year to the
   farmers having cultivable land upto 2 hectare in installments, at an
   equal interval of _________ months.
   A) 3 months
   B) 4 months
   C) 6 months
   D) 2 months
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

This amount will be paid in three equal installments at a difference of
each 4 months.
5. The controversial Kalasa-Banduri canal project is associated with
   which two states?
   A) Karnataka and Maharashtra
   B) Maharashtra and Goa
   C) Karnataka and Goa
   D) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Correct Answer : C