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Consider the following statements regarding U.N Water Convention:
It is a unique legally binding instrument promoting the sustainable management of shared water resources.
It was originally negotiated as a regional framework for the pan-European region.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Bangladesh became the first country in South Asia to join the U.N.’s Water Convention earlier.
It is also known as the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakeswhich was adopted in Helsinki in 1992 and entered into force in 1996.
History ofUN Water Convention
It was originally negotiated as a regional framework for the pan-European region.
Following an amendment procedure, since March 2016 all UN Member States can accede to it.
Features ofUN Water Convention
It is a unique legally binding instrument promoting the sustainable management of shared water resources, the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, the prevention of conflicts, and the promotion of peace and regional integration.
It requires Parties to prevent, control and reduce transboundary impact, use transboundary waters in a reasonable and equitable way and ensure their sustainable management.
Parties bordering the same transboundary waters have to cooperate by entering into specific agreements and establishing joint bodies.
As a framework agreement, the Convention does not replace bilateral and multilateral agreements for specific basins or aquifers; instead, it fosters their establishment and implementation, as well as further development.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe(UNECE), which services the UN Water Convention.
Significance:It is a powerful tool to promote and operationalize the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its SDGs.
Bangladesh became the first country in South Asia to join the U.N.’s Water Convention earlier.
It is also known as the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakeswhich was adopted in Helsinki in 1992 and entered into force in 1996.
History ofUN Water Convention
It was originally negotiated as a regional framework for the pan-European region.
Following an amendment procedure, since March 2016 all UN Member States can accede to it.
Features ofUN Water Convention
It is a unique legally binding instrument promoting the sustainable management of shared water resources, the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, the prevention of conflicts, and the promotion of peace and regional integration.
It requires Parties to prevent, control and reduce transboundary impact, use transboundary waters in a reasonable and equitable way and ensure their sustainable management.
Parties bordering the same transboundary waters have to cooperate by entering into specific agreements and establishing joint bodies.
As a framework agreement, the Convention does not replace bilateral and multilateral agreements for specific basins or aquifers; instead, it fosters their establishment and implementation, as well as further development.
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe(UNECE), which services the UN Water Convention.
Significance:It is a powerful tool to promote and operationalize the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its SDGs.
Consider the following statements regarding Baliyatra Festival:
It is celebrated annually in Andhra Pradesh.
It commemorates the maritime and cultural links between ancient Kalinga and Bali.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
Recently, the President of India extended greetings on the occasion of the historic ‘Baliyatra’ festival and ‘Boita Bandana’ to all the countrymen.
It is celebrated annually in Cuttack, Odisha.
The term Bali Jatra literally means ‘Voyage to Bali’.
It is celebrated every year on Kartika Purnima that marks the day that the seafaring traders departed for the Indonesian islands.
Historical Significance of Baliyatra
It is organised every year to commemorate the 2,000-year-old maritime and cultural links between ancient Kalinga (today’s Odisha) and Bali and other South and Southeast Asian regions like Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Burma (Myanmar) and Ceylon (Sri Lanka).
Celebration of Baliyatra Festival
The celebration features grand fairs, elaborate rides, food and dance.
Indian women perform ‘Boita Bandana’, they make boats of paper or banana leaf (sholapith) with lighted lamps inside and float them down the Mahanadi as a part of the celebrations.
The Bali Jatra celebrates the ingenuity and skill of those expert sailors who made Kalinga, one of the most prosperous empires of its time.
Recently, the President of India extended greetings on the occasion of the historic ‘Baliyatra’ festival and ‘Boita Bandana’ to all the countrymen.
It is celebrated annually in Cuttack, Odisha.
The term Bali Jatra literally means ‘Voyage to Bali’.
It is celebrated every year on Kartika Purnima that marks the day that the seafaring traders departed for the Indonesian islands.
Historical Significance of Baliyatra
It is organised every year to commemorate the 2,000-year-old maritime and cultural links between ancient Kalinga (today’s Odisha) and Bali and other South and Southeast Asian regions like Java, Sumatra, Borneo, Burma (Myanmar) and Ceylon (Sri Lanka).
Celebration of Baliyatra Festival
The celebration features grand fairs, elaborate rides, food and dance.
Indian women perform ‘Boita Bandana’, they make boats of paper or banana leaf (sholapith) with lighted lamps inside and float them down the Mahanadi as a part of the celebrations.
The Bali Jatra celebrates the ingenuity and skill of those expert sailors who made Kalinga, one of the most prosperous empires of its time.
Consider the following statements regarding National Technical Textiles Mission:
It was launched by the Ministry of Textiles to boost technical textiles in India.
It aims to increase technical textile adoption in India through international collaborations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
Recently, the National Technical Textiles Mission supported the development of Indigenous Thermal Testing Instruments for Protective Textiles in association with Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA).
It was launched in 2020 by the Ministry of Textiles to boost technical textiles in India.
It was launched for a period from 2020-21 to 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs.1,480 crores.
Components of the National Technical Textiles Mission
Research, Innovation and Development:It supports R&D in technical textiles, inviting proposals to develop new materials and processes.
Promotion and Market Development:It aims to increase technical textile adoption in India through market promotion and international collaborations.
Export Promotion:Focuses on boosting exports of technical textiles with a dedicated export council. Outlay
Education, Training, and Skill Development: Promotes technical textiles education, skill training, and internships in top institutes and industries.
Recently, the National Technical Textiles Mission supported the development of Indigenous Thermal Testing Instruments for Protective Textiles in association with Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA).
It was launched in 2020 by the Ministry of Textiles to boost technical textiles in India.
It was launched for a period from 2020-21 to 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs.1,480 crores.
Components of the National Technical Textiles Mission
Research, Innovation and Development:It supports R&D in technical textiles, inviting proposals to develop new materials and processes.
Promotion and Market Development:It aims to increase technical textile adoption in India through market promotion and international collaborations.
Export Promotion:Focuses on boosting exports of technical textiles with a dedicated export council. Outlay
Education, Training, and Skill Development: Promotes technical textiles education, skill training, and internships in top institutes and industries.
With reference to Vande Mataram, consider the following:
It was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in a blend of Sanskrit and Bengali language.
It was first sung by Sarojini Naidu at the Congress Session in Calcutta.
It was adopted as the National Song of India by the Constituent Assembly on 24 January 1950.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
The Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the year-long commemoration of 150 years of the National Song “Vande Mataram” in New Delhi.
“Vande Mataram,” written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in a blend of Sanskrit and Bengali, is the National Song of India.
It was first featured in his novel Anand Math in 1882, with its tune composed by Yadunath Bhattacharya.
It became a symbol of patriotism during India’s freedom struggle.
Historical Background:
It was initially composed independently and later included in Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’snovel “Anandamath” (published in 1882).
It was first sung by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 Congress Session in Calcutta.
Vande Mataram, as a political slogan, was first used on 7 August 1905.
In 1907, Madam Bhikaji Cama raised the tricolour flag for the first-time outside India in Stuttgart, Berlin. The words Vande Mataram were written on the flag.
On 24 January 1950, the Constituent Assembly adopted Vande Mataram as the National Song of India.
The National Song is held in equal reverence to the national anthem, but it is not mandatory to sing it at any given occasion.
The Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the year-long commemoration of 150 years of the National Song “Vande Mataram” in New Delhi.
“Vande Mataram,” written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in a blend of Sanskrit and Bengali, is the National Song of India.
It was first featured in his novel Anand Math in 1882, with its tune composed by Yadunath Bhattacharya.
It became a symbol of patriotism during India’s freedom struggle.
Historical Background:
It was initially composed independently and later included in Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’snovel “Anandamath” (published in 1882).
It was first sung by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 Congress Session in Calcutta.
Vande Mataram, as a political slogan, was first used on 7 August 1905.
In 1907, Madam Bhikaji Cama raised the tricolour flag for the first-time outside India in Stuttgart, Berlin. The words Vande Mataram were written on the flag.
On 24 January 1950, the Constituent Assembly adopted Vande Mataram as the National Song of India.
The National Song is held in equal reverence to the national anthem, but it is not mandatory to sing it at any given occasion.
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, recently in news, is located in:
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
The Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary has come alive with the arrival of thousands of migratory birds marking the start of the season.
Location: It is located in the Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu.
It is one of the oldest bird protected areas in the country as well as in the State of Tamil Nadu.
This freshwater wetland is a people-protected water bird area.
The history of which goes back to centuries where local people have been protecting this heronry (Breeding ground of Herons) and in return, have been benefited by the manure-rich water from the lake that increases the agriculture yield multifold–Liquid Guano Effect.
This site is also recognized internationally, as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA). It belongs to the Coromandel Coast biotic province.
It was designated as Ramsar Site in 2022.
Flora: It includes Alangium salviflorum trees, Acacia nilotica, thorn forests and dry evergreen scrub.
Fauna: It is home to black-headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus), Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) and painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala)
The Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary has come alive with the arrival of thousands of migratory birds marking the start of the season.
Location: It is located in the Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu.
It is one of the oldest bird protected areas in the country as well as in the State of Tamil Nadu.
This freshwater wetland is a people-protected water bird area.
The history of which goes back to centuries where local people have been protecting this heronry (Breeding ground of Herons) and in return, have been benefited by the manure-rich water from the lake that increases the agriculture yield multifold–Liquid Guano Effect.
This site is also recognized internationally, as an Important Bird and Biodiversity Area (IBA). It belongs to the Coromandel Coast biotic province.
It was designated as Ramsar Site in 2022.
Flora: It includes Alangium salviflorum trees, Acacia nilotica, thorn forests and dry evergreen scrub.
Fauna: It is home to black-headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus), Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), black-crowned night heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) and painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala)
Consider the following statements regarding thr Black-headed Ibis, recently seen in the news:
It is endemic to the Western Ghats of India.
It is classified as ‘Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: d
Explanation:
A flock of rare White Ibis, commonly known as Black-headed Ibis, was recently sighted in the salt pan regions of Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu.
About Black-headed Ibis:
The black-headed ibis, also known as the Oriental white ibis, Indian white ibis, and black-necked ibis, is a species of wading bird of the ibis family Threskiornithidae.
Scientific Name: Threskiornis melanocephalus
These are called wader birds due to their adaptability to a wide variety of aquatic environments.
Habitat and Distribution:
It is found in South- and Southeast Asia from India to the west and as far east as Japan.
Found primarily around wetlands including agricultural fields and occasionally around coastal areas, but also seen foraging in dry fields and human-modified landscapes.
Features:
It is a large wader bird, with adults measuring 65–76 cm in length.
It is the only native ibis species in its range that has an overall white plumage with a black neck and head.
Males and females look similar and both have greyish tail feathers.
Tails of adults bear light grey ornamental feathers that turn jet black during the breeding season.
A flock of rare White Ibis, commonly known as Black-headed Ibis, was recently sighted in the salt pan regions of Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu.
About Black-headed Ibis:
The black-headed ibis, also known as the Oriental white ibis, Indian white ibis, and black-necked ibis, is a species of wading bird of the ibis family Threskiornithidae.
Scientific Name: Threskiornis melanocephalus
These are called wader birds due to their adaptability to a wide variety of aquatic environments.
Habitat and Distribution:
It is found in South- and Southeast Asia from India to the west and as far east as Japan.
Found primarily around wetlands including agricultural fields and occasionally around coastal areas, but also seen foraging in dry fields and human-modified landscapes.
Features:
It is a large wader bird, with adults measuring 65–76 cm in length.
It is the only native ibis species in its range that has an overall white plumage with a black neck and head.
Males and females look similar and both have greyish tail feathers.
Tails of adults bear light grey ornamental feathers that turn jet black during the breeding season.
Consider the following statements regarding the Minuteman III Missile:
It is an American-made ballistic missile.
It has a range of more than 10,000 kilometres.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation:
The US Air Force successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM, a test scheduled months in advance.
About Minuteman III Missile:
The LGM-30G Minuteman III is an American-made intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
“L” in LGM is the US Department of Defense designation for silo-launched; “G” means surface attack; and “M” stands for guided missile.
Introduced in the early 1970s, the Minuteman III was the first missile in the US arsenal to feature multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs).
It is the sole land-based component of the U.S. nuclear triad.
It was developed for the United States by Douglas Aircraft Company, which later became part of McDonnell Douglas and then Boeing.
Originally, it was only supposed to be kept in service for about ten years, but instead, it has been modernized as its replacement, the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD), is due to become available for use in 2029.
The United States currently has an estimated 440 Minuteman III missiles in its arsenal.
Features:
It weighs more than 30 tons and measures 18 meters long.
Propulsion: Three-stage solid fuel rocket motors; post-boost stage for positioning re-entry vehicle is liquid-fueled.
Speed: Approximately 15,000 mph (Mach 23 or 24,000 kph) at burnout (Hypersonic).
Range: It has a maximum range of approximately 13,000 kilometres.
It is capable of carrying a payload of three re-entry vehicles.
Originally capable of carrying three nuclear warheads, current configurations carry a single warhead, in compliance with arms control agreements between the United States and Russia.
Each missile is housed in a hardened underground silo, connected to a launch control center via reinforced cables.
It has a fast launch time, nearly 100 percent testing reliability, and backup airborne launch controllers to preserve retaliatory capabilities.
The US Air Force successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM, a test scheduled months in advance.
About Minuteman III Missile:
The LGM-30G Minuteman III is an American-made intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
“L” in LGM is the US Department of Defense designation for silo-launched; “G” means surface attack; and “M” stands for guided missile.
Introduced in the early 1970s, the Minuteman III was the first missile in the US arsenal to feature multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles (MIRVs).
It is the sole land-based component of the U.S. nuclear triad.
It was developed for the United States by Douglas Aircraft Company, which later became part of McDonnell Douglas and then Boeing.
Originally, it was only supposed to be kept in service for about ten years, but instead, it has been modernized as its replacement, the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD), is due to become available for use in 2029.
The United States currently has an estimated 440 Minuteman III missiles in its arsenal.
Features:
It weighs more than 30 tons and measures 18 meters long.
Propulsion: Three-stage solid fuel rocket motors; post-boost stage for positioning re-entry vehicle is liquid-fueled.
Speed: Approximately 15,000 mph (Mach 23 or 24,000 kph) at burnout (Hypersonic).
Range: It has a maximum range of approximately 13,000 kilometres.
It is capable of carrying a payload of three re-entry vehicles.
Originally capable of carrying three nuclear warheads, current configurations carry a single warhead, in compliance with arms control agreements between the United States and Russia.
Each missile is housed in a hardened underground silo, connected to a launch control center via reinforced cables.
It has a fast launch time, nearly 100 percent testing reliability, and backup airborne launch controllers to preserve retaliatory capabilities.
It exhibits one of the widest altitudinal ranges of any protected area worldwide.
It is a part of the Himalaya global biodiversity hotspot.
It is one of the very few places where you will find the Lepcha tribal settlements.
The above statements correctly describe which protected area?
Correct
Answer: b
Explanation:
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently rated Khangchendzonga National Park as “good” in its latest global review of natural World Heritage sites.
About Khangchendzonga National Park:
It is located in the north of Sikkim.
It is a part of the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve (KBR).
KBR is India’s first “mixed” UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised in 2016 for its combination of natural beauty and cultural importance.
It is home to Khangchendzonga, the third highest peak in the world.
It lies entirely along the Sikkim-Nepal border.
It is a part of the Himalaya global biodiversity hotspot.
It encompasses an area covering 1784 sq.km.
It exhibits one of the widest altitudinal ranges of any protected area worldwide. The park has an extraordinary vertical sweep of over 7 kilometres (1,220 m to 8,586 m).
It has a unique diversity of plains, valleys, lakes, glaciers, and spectacular, snow-capped mountains covered with ancient forests.
It has, in total, 18 glaciers, the largest one being Zemu Glacier, one of the largest glaciers in Asia.
It is one of the very few places where you will find the Lepcha tribal settlements.
Flora: Subtropical to alpine vegetation; includes oak, fir, birch, maple, and rhododendron.
Fauna:
It is home to important flagship species such as the snow leopard, Tibetan wolf,red panda, blue sheep, Himalayan Tahr, and mainland serow, among many.
It is home to nearly half of India’s bird diversity.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently rated Khangchendzonga National Park as “good” in its latest global review of natural World Heritage sites.
About Khangchendzonga National Park:
It is located in the north of Sikkim.
It is a part of the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve (KBR).
KBR is India’s first “mixed” UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognised in 2016 for its combination of natural beauty and cultural importance.
It is home to Khangchendzonga, the third highest peak in the world.
It lies entirely along the Sikkim-Nepal border.
It is a part of the Himalaya global biodiversity hotspot.
It encompasses an area covering 1784 sq.km.
It exhibits one of the widest altitudinal ranges of any protected area worldwide. The park has an extraordinary vertical sweep of over 7 kilometres (1,220 m to 8,586 m).
It has a unique diversity of plains, valleys, lakes, glaciers, and spectacular, snow-capped mountains covered with ancient forests.
It has, in total, 18 glaciers, the largest one being Zemu Glacier, one of the largest glaciers in Asia.
It is one of the very few places where you will find the Lepcha tribal settlements.
Flora: Subtropical to alpine vegetation; includes oak, fir, birch, maple, and rhododendron.
Fauna:
It is home to important flagship species such as the snow leopard, Tibetan wolf,red panda, blue sheep, Himalayan Tahr, and mainland serow, among many.
It is home to nearly half of India’s bird diversity.
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport faced massive disruptions recently when the flight operations witnessed GPS spoofing.
What is a Spoofing Attack?
A “spoofing attack” is a broad category of cyberattack where fake data is disguised as originating from a trusted source to deceive systems or users.
Kinds of spoofing include GPS Spoofing, IP spoofing—often used to avoid detection while performing Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)—as well as SMS spoofing and caller ID spoofing, where messages or calls appear to be from another number or caller ID.
About GPS Spoofing:
GPS spoofing involves manipulating navigation data with malicious intent.
Unlike jamming, which blocks GPS signals, spoofing involves transmitting fake satellite signals to override genuine ones.
The aircraft’s navigation systems pick up these counterfeit signals and calculate wrong data for position, altitude, time, and speed.
The aim is for the target to act on false navigation information.
The fake signals over-ride the genuine satellite signals using specialised hardware or software.
Since GPS satellite signals are weaker, the receiver considers the amplified spoofed signals as authentic.
Aircraft may end up flying blind, or even worse, dangerously off-course.
Spoofing is often reported in:
Conflict zones like the Black Sea region
West Asia and the Middle East
Military action areas or electronic warfare zones
Globally, spoofing and jamming of GPS signals have become a growing menace for airlines.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recorded 4.3 lakh cases of GPS jamming or spoofing over conflict zones in 2024, up 62 percent from 2023.
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport faced massive disruptions recently when the flight operations witnessed GPS spoofing.
What is a Spoofing Attack?
A “spoofing attack” is a broad category of cyberattack where fake data is disguised as originating from a trusted source to deceive systems or users.
Kinds of spoofing include GPS Spoofing, IP spoofing—often used to avoid detection while performing Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)—as well as SMS spoofing and caller ID spoofing, where messages or calls appear to be from another number or caller ID.
About GPS Spoofing:
GPS spoofing involves manipulating navigation data with malicious intent.
Unlike jamming, which blocks GPS signals, spoofing involves transmitting fake satellite signals to override genuine ones.
The aircraft’s navigation systems pick up these counterfeit signals and calculate wrong data for position, altitude, time, and speed.
The aim is for the target to act on false navigation information.
The fake signals over-ride the genuine satellite signals using specialised hardware or software.
Since GPS satellite signals are weaker, the receiver considers the amplified spoofed signals as authentic.
Aircraft may end up flying blind, or even worse, dangerously off-course.
Spoofing is often reported in:
Conflict zones like the Black Sea region
West Asia and the Middle East
Military action areas or electronic warfare zones
Globally, spoofing and jamming of GPS signals have become a growing menace for airlines.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recorded 4.3 lakh cases of GPS jamming or spoofing over conflict zones in 2024, up 62 percent from 2023.
Consider the following statements regarding Karni Matha Temple:
It is a prominent Hindu shrine located in Rajasthan.
It is popularly known as ‘Temple of Snakes’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation:
A recent viral video has once again brought global attention to one of India’s most unusual temples – the Karni Mata Temple, also known as the ‘Rat Temple’ of Rajasthan.
About Karni Matha Temple:
Karni Mata Temple, also known as the Madh Deshnoke, is a prominent Hindu shrine located in the town of Deshnoke, 30 km south of Bikaner, in Rajasthan.
The temple is dedicated to Karni Mata, who the locals believe is an incarnation of Goddess Durga.
Karni Mata was a Hindu warrior sage from the Charan caste who lived in the fourteenth century.
Living the life of an ascetic, Karni Mata was highly revered by the locals and earned many followers too.
Having received requests from the Maharajas of Jodhpur and Bikaner, she even laid the foundation stones of the Mehrangarh and Bikaner Forts.
Although there are many temples dedicated to her, this temple in the town of Deshnoke is the most widely recognized.
It is also known as the Temple of Rats.
It is home to over 20,000 revered rats, called kaba, making it one of the most unique spiritual landmarks in India.
Out of all the rats, white rats are held specifically sacred as they are believed to be the incarnations of Karni Mata and her sons.
Architecture:
The present structure of the Karni Mata Temple was completed in the early 20th century under Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner.
Built entirely of marble, the temple’s design bears Mughal architectural influences.
Its silver doorsare intricately carved with scenes from the goddess’s legends, while the sanctum houses a 75-centimetre idol of Karni Mata holding a trident and adorned with a silver crown and garlands.
A recent viral video has once again brought global attention to one of India’s most unusual temples – the Karni Mata Temple, also known as the ‘Rat Temple’ of Rajasthan.
About Karni Matha Temple:
Karni Mata Temple, also known as the Madh Deshnoke, is a prominent Hindu shrine located in the town of Deshnoke, 30 km south of Bikaner, in Rajasthan.
The temple is dedicated to Karni Mata, who the locals believe is an incarnation of Goddess Durga.
Karni Mata was a Hindu warrior sage from the Charan caste who lived in the fourteenth century.
Living the life of an ascetic, Karni Mata was highly revered by the locals and earned many followers too.
Having received requests from the Maharajas of Jodhpur and Bikaner, she even laid the foundation stones of the Mehrangarh and Bikaner Forts.
Although there are many temples dedicated to her, this temple in the town of Deshnoke is the most widely recognized.
It is also known as the Temple of Rats.
It is home to over 20,000 revered rats, called kaba, making it one of the most unique spiritual landmarks in India.
Out of all the rats, white rats are held specifically sacred as they are believed to be the incarnations of Karni Mata and her sons.
Architecture:
The present structure of the Karni Mata Temple was completed in the early 20th century under Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner.
Built entirely of marble, the temple’s design bears Mughal architectural influences.
Its silver doorsare intricately carved with scenes from the goddess’s legends, while the sanctum houses a 75-centimetre idol of Karni Mata holding a trident and adorned with a silver crown and garlands.
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