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  1. DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS July 25, 2024 ‘ Art and Culture (Prelims) Mahabodhi Temple Context Recently, Union Budget provided for the development of the Mahabodhi Temple Corridor on the model of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. About ●The Mahabodhi Temple Complex is located at Bodh Gaya in the Gaya District of Bihar. It is one of the four holy sites History of the Mahabodhi Temple related to the life of the Lord Buddha. ●As it is related to the place where Gautam ●The Mahabodhi Temple Complex is the Buddha attained the Enlightenment, the first temple built by Emperor Asoka in place is revered as one of the holiest sites the 3rd century B.C. of Buddhism. It is a UNESCO World ●However, the present temple belongs to Heritage Site. the 5th–6th centuries and was built during the Late Gupta Period.

  2. ●The Main Temple wall was built in the Architecture of the Temple Nagara Style of Indian Temple ●It is one of the earliest Buddhist temples Architecture. The main temple has built entirely in brick. It had a significant entrances from the east and from the influence on the development of brick north. architecture over the centuries. ●The Mahabodhi Temple Complex at It has a low basement with mouldings Bodh Gaya comprises the 50 m high decorated with honeysuckle and geese- grand Temple, the Vajrasana, the sacred design. Bodhi Tree under which Lord Buddha Source: UNESCO attained Enlightenment and the other six sacred sites of Buddha's enlightenment. Art and Culture (Prelims) Vishnupad Temple ●The temple has been built around a Context ‘Dharmasila’ which contains the Recently, the Union Budget provided footprint of Lord Vishnu etched into a for the development of the Vishnupad slab of basalt. The footprint includes Temple Corridor on the model of the nine distinct symbols revered as sacred Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. in Hinduism. It included Shankam, Chakram, Gadham etc. About ●The temple is located on the banks of the Falgu River. The Brahmkalpit ●The ancient Vishnupada Temple is Brahmans have been serving as the located in Gaya. It is a Hindu temple, in temple priests for centuries. They are which Lord Vishnu is worshipped. also known as Gayawal Tirth Purohit or Panda.

  3. Inscription of King Chandragupta II also mention the existence of this temple. ●The present octagonal Temple was built by Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar, the queen of Indore, in 1787. Architecture of the Temple ●The temple's architecture is influenced by the Shikara style. The core part of the temple consists of the main shrine with a History of the Vishnupad Temple tall Vimana which is 100 feet high. ●The existence of the Vishnupad temple ●It also has a pillared Mandapa. The Shrine goes back to the period of Samudragupta faces east and the interior has an octagonal who ruled during the 5th Century CE. shape. ●The Basarh Seal which wasdiscovered in Vaishali and the Mehrauli Pillar Science and Technology (Mains) Bharat Small Modular Reactor About Context ●Small modular reactors (SMRs) are Recently, the Union Budget has advanced nuclear reactors that have a provided for the Research and power capacity of up to 300 MW(e) per development of Bharat Small Modular unit. Reactors. ●It is about one-third of the generating capacity of traditional nuclear power

  4. reactors. These reactors can produce a places where Large and conventional power plants cannot be installed. large amount of low-carbon electricity. ●Affordable: Prefabricated units of SMRs can be manufactured and then shipped and installed on-site, making them more affordable to build than large power reactors. It also saves time in construction leading to a reduction in overall cost. ●Ideal for Remote Locations: Transmission lines cannot be laid in some of the difficult terrains of the world. Limited grid coverage in rural areas and the costs of grid connection for Understanding the Nomenclature rural electrification are the main ●Small: Physically a fraction of the size challenges in providing electricity in of a conventional nuclear power reactor these areas. Hence, in these areas, Small can be easily transported. Modular reactors can be installed to ●Modular: Systems and components can ensure electricity supply. be factory-assembled and transported ●Safety and Simplicity: The designs of as a unit to a location for installation. Small Modular reactors are generally ●Reactors: Capability of Harnessing simpler and these systems often have nuclear fission to generate heat to inherent safety characteristics of the produce energy. reactor, such as low power and operating pressure. Advantages of SMRs ●Hence, no or least human intervention or ●Lesser Space Requirements: Due to external power or force is required to the smaller size of the Small Modular shut down these systems. Reactors, they can be installed at those ●It is because these are a type of passive systems which rely on physical

  5. phenomena, such as natural circulation, Conclusion convection, gravity and self- Small Modular reactors can act has a pressurization. sustainable solution for India’s energy needs ●These safety nets ensure a lower as they require lesser fuel and provide cleaner potential for unsafe releases of energy. It will help India to reduce the import radioactivity to the environment and the burden of fuels. It will also help India to public in case of an accident. provide electricity to those inaccessible areas ●Low Fuel Requirement: SMRs have where grid connectivity is lesser due to reduced fuel requirements. Those power rugged terrain such as mountainous regions plants which are based on SMRs may and desert regions. It will also help India to require less frequent refuelling, every 3 ensure energy security with less carbon to 7 years as compared to conventional footprints than conventional fuel-based plants which require refuelling between electricity. 1 and 2 years. Further, some SMRs are designed to operate for up to 30 years Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) without refuelling.

  6. QUESTION C. All Three 1. Consider the following statements with D. None reference to Mahabodhi Temple; 1) It is situated at Rajgir in Bihar. Answer: A 2) It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 3. Consider the following statements with 3) The Union Budget has provided for the respect to Small Modular Reactor: construction of the Mahabodhi Temple Corridor. 1) It can be transported and assembled easily as compared to conventional reactors. Which of the following statements is/are 2) It can be used to provide electricity to Correct? A. One Only remote areas and isolated places such as B. Two Only Islands. C. All Three 3) It requires less fuel and less human D. None intervention during operation. Answer: B Which of the following statements is/are 2. Consider the following statements with Correct? A. One Only respect to the Vishnupad Temple: 1) It is located at Bodh Gaya in the Gaya B. Two Only district of Bihar. C. All Three 2) The current temple was constructed in an D. None Octagonal Shape by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar. Answer: C 1.Discuss the viability of Small Modular 3) It is situated on the banks of the river Saryu. Reactors in ensuring energy security Which of the following statements is/are to India. How is it Sustainable and Correct? Cost-effective than conventional A. One Only nuclear reactors? B. Two Only

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