He also unveiled the idol of Ramlala in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. During the ceremony, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel also worshiped Ram Lalla.
2. Who is the chief architect of the construction of Ayodhya Ram temple – Chandrakant Sompura
Chandrakant comes from a family which has already been engaged in temple construction work for years.
Notable temples designed by him include Somnath Temple in Gujarat, Swaminarayan Temple in Mumbai, Akshardham Temple Complex in Gujarat and Birla Temple in Kolkata.
Economy
Economic Initiatives, Schemes & Projects
3. Which Union Ministry is associated with Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), which has recently been in the news? – Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Established on July 21, 2015, by the Government of India, SFIO operates under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Its statutory status, granted by Section 211 of the Companies Act, 2013, empowers it to investigate and prosecute white-collar crimes, handling complex cases involving multi-disciplinary affairs.
International Affairs
Summits/Conferences & Organisations
4. Who is the President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly who is currently on a visit to India – Dennis Francis
Japan recently inked a deal with the US for the purchase of 400 Tomahawk missiles, versatile long-range cruise missiles.
Manufactured in the US, these missiles can be launched from ships or submarines, targeting fixed locations like communication and air-defense sites.
Flying at low altitudes, Tomahawks use satellite navigation and TERCOM radar for precise guidance.
Propelled initially by solid propellant and later by a heat-efficient turbofan engine, they offer strategic advantages in high-risk scenarios, enhancing Japan’s defense capabilities.
Environment
6. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, recently seen in the news, is located in which state? – Haryana