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May 6, 2022 · The Jantar Mantar or Delhi Observatory was built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1710 AD. He was a keen astronomer who studied Hindu, Muslim and European astronomical works. He found that the astronomical tables then being used by the pandits were defective, so that the actual times of eclipses etc., were different from the times stated in the tables.
The Jantar Mantar is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments. This instruments were built by Maharaja Jai Singh II at his then new capital of Jaipur between 1727 and 1734. These ...
Sep 4, 2024 · The Walled City of Jaipur, founded in 1727, was India’s first planned city. Its iconic pink color comes from a special dye that was used to welcome the Prince of Wales in 1876. The city’s architecture is a blend of Rajput, Mughal, and European styles, and it is home to famous landmarks like the Hawa Mahal, which has 953 windows designed for royal women to observe street festivities without being seen.
Aug 5, 2024 · A scheme that provides monthly grants of Rs 1000 to single women aged 21 to 50 who are not eligible for other pension programs. Learn about the eligibility criteria, application process, and recent updates of this initiative by the Jharkhand government.
6 days ago · Find the latest news and updates on various topics such as awards, defence, economy, environment, and more for October 2024. Learn about the new Chief of Indian Coast Guard, the first Multi-Purpose Vessel, the WHO budget, and other events and issues.
Aug 1, 2024 · Preeti Sudan is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 1983 batch of Andhra Pradesh. She retired as Union Health Secretary in 2020 and will lead the UPSC until April 2025.
Sep 10, 2024 · The above 5 questions are part of Daily Current Affairs 20 MCQs Series in GKToday Android Application. This series can be subscribed in the app only for Rs. 799/- for entire year.
Sep 12, 2024 · 1. Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated SEMICON India 2024 at India Expo Mart in which city? [A] Greater Noida[B] Bhopal[C] Jaipur[D] Gandhinagar Show Answer
May 5, 2011 · Learn about the 16 Mahajanapadas, the ancient political units of India, and their locations, capitals and histories. The web page explains the evolution of Mahajanapadas from Vedic period to sixth century BC and provides a map and a list of the 16 Mahajanapadas.
Oct 29, 2024 · The Rajasthan government launched the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024. This initiative aims to boost private investment across various sectors. It is an important upgrade from the previous RIPS 2022. The scheme was introduced ahead of the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit, scheduled for December 2024 in Jaipur.
