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Today in History (December 4th,1829)
Due to fierce campaign and lobbying of Raja Rammohan Roy and others, Sati practice was formally banned in all the lands under Bengal Presidency by Lord William Bentinck on 4 December 1829. By this regulation, the people who abetted sati were declared guilty of “culpable homicide.”
Let’s Revise
Q.1) When was the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) established?
a) 2000
b) 2003
c) 2005
d) 2008
Answer: c)
Explanation: The PBC was established in 2005 to support peace efforts in conflict-affected countries.
Q.2) What is the main purpose of the PBC?
a) To promote international trade
b) To support peace efforts in conflict-affected countries
c) To provide humanitarian aid
d) To manage international conflicts
Answer: b)
Explanation: The PBC is an intergovernmental advisory body that supports peace efforts in conflict-affected countries.
Q.3)Where is the headquarters of the PBC located?
a) New York, USA
b) Geneva, Switzerland
c) Paris, France
d) London, UK
Answer: a)
Explanation: The PBC is headquartered at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA.
Q.4) Which UN body does the PBC advise on peacebuilding and sustaining peace?
a) The International Court of Justice
b) The General Assembly and the Security Council
c) The Economic and Social Council
d) The Human Rights Council
Answer: b)
Explanation: The PBC advises the UN General Assembly and the Security Council on issues of peacebuilding and sustaining peace.
Summary of Today’s News
The Great Stupa of Sanchi
Context
• A two-day Mahabodhi Mahotsav was recently celebrated at the Great Stupa in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh.
The Great Stupa of Sanchi
• A stupa is a Buddhist monument that typically contains holy relics of the Buddha or other significant saints.
• The traditional stupa is a dome-shaped structure, with its origins tracing back to pre-Buddhist burial mounds in India.
• Established: This stupa was commissioned in the third century BCE by Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty, who adopted Buddhism after the Kalinga War.
• It was built to enshrine relics of the Buddha and serve as a hub for Buddhist worship.
Structure:
• The Great Stupa features a dome made of stone and brick, with a central platform housing the Buddha’s relics.
• It is crowned by a ‘harmika’ that holds the triple umbrella, or ‘chhatraveli,’ symbolizing the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.
• On top of the dome is the chatra, a pillar-like structure signifying the Buddha’s presence and enlightenment.
• This Stupa is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a major pilgrimage destination for Buddhists globally.
Exercise CINBAX
Context
• The inaugural edition of the joint table top exercise, CINBAX, between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army has begun at the Foreign Training Node in Pune, India.
About
• Exercise CINBAX is a planning activity aimed at simulating joint Counter-Terrorism (CT) operations under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
• The exercise will proceed in three phases, covering topics such as information operations, cyber warfare, hybrid warfare, logistics and casualty management, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.
Exercise AGNI WARRIOR (XAW-2024)
Context
• The 13th edition of Exercise Agni Warrior (XAW) between the Indian Army and the Singapore Army has concluded in Maharashtra, India.
About
• Exercise Agni Warrior (XAW) has been held in India since 2004 and is conducted under the Army Bilateral Agreement, showcasing the strong and long-standing defense relationship between Singapore and India.
• Purpose of XAW-2024: The main goal was to enhance mutual understanding of drills and procedures to work together effectively as a multinational force under the United Nations Charter.
