CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Buddhist remains at Salihundam in Srikakulam, monuments at Nagarjunakonda in Guntur and Veerabhadra temple (Lepakshi) in Anantapur have been selected under the Adarsh Smarak Scheme.

Detailed explanation-2: -The monuments of Nagarjunakonda in Guntur, Buddhist remains of Salihundam in Srikakulam and Veerabhadra temple (Lepakshi) in Anantapur have been identified under the Adarsh Smarak Scheme for providing additional facilities like Wi-Fi, cafeteria, interpretation centre, Braille signages, illumination and others.

Detailed explanation-3: -The scheme was launched on 26th December, 2014 for providing improved visitor amenities, especially for the physically challenged, besides cleanliness, drinking water, and interpretation centres, cafeteria, souvenir shop, wi-fi, garbage disposal etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Karnataka is the state that leads in the list of monuments of national importance in South India declared by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). With 506 monuments, Karnataka leads South India in the ASI list.

Detailed explanation-5: -Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of monuments in India that count a total number of 3, 685 monuments. The place is known as the ‘heartland of India’ due to its cultural heritage and historical relevance. Most of the monuments in India are well-maintained by the Archaeological department of India.