CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The State Protected Monuments are designated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The state governments of India are authorised to maintain, protect and promote the State Protected Monuments. State Protected Monuments designated by the ASI. States. No.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ASI, which functions under the Ministry of Culture, is the custodian of the protected monument. It deemed the incident to be a violation of its rules. A look at the ASI rules that disallow worship at some monuments under its purview, and why religious rituals are allowed at some other sites.

Detailed explanation-3: -[28th August, 1958.] An Act to provide for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance, for the regulation of archaeological excavations and for the protection of sculptures, carvings and other like objects.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to the ASI submission in Parliament, the rapid urbanisation has engulfed 14 monuments. As many as 12 monuments have been submerged by the constructions of reservoirs and dams, while 24 have gone missing. As per the report, only 248 out of the 3, 693 monuments are protected by security guards.