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Grade V- VI 2019-2020 CURRENT AFFAIRS Term-2 1. Who will be the new Sri Lankan President? A: Gotabaya Rajapaksa 2. What is the ‘Golden Royal Bengal Tiger Award’? A: It is the Kolkata International film festival award for the best movie. 3. What is the disastrous calamity that swept across Australia? A: Forest Fire. 4. What is the ‘Yellow Vest’ protest which celebrated its first anniversary in Paris? A: The rise in fuel taxes in France. 5. What was Mickey originally going to be named? A: Mortimer 6. Who is the newly sworn 47th Chief Justice of India? A: Sharad Arvind Bobde. 7. Where was the first ever winter grade Diesel launched by IOC that remains unfrozen in high- altitude sectors? a. A: Ladakh. 8. How did Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru get the name Pandit? A: He was from the community of Kashmiri Hindi Pandits. 9. What was International Children’s Day initially called? A: Rose Day, later to Flower Sunday. 10. Who was the person Nehru used to refer as his Blood Brother who was also from Kashmir? A: : Sheikh Abdullah. 11. Where in London did Gandhi, Nehru and Jinnah get trained in Law? A: Inner Temple. 12. Nehru died of a heart attack on 27 May 1964.The gun carriage used for his state funeral was later used for the state funeral of another International personality in India. Identify the person. A: Mother Teresa. 13. Which is the first city in India that will setup Air Purifiers outdoors in the city? A: Hyderabad. 14. What is X-57 Maxwell? A: NASA’s first Electric Aircraft. -
Religion and the Investiture of the Monarch: the European Context
Religion and the investiture of the Monarch: The European context NSS researcher Barry Thorpe has found no other investiture of a European monarch with such overt religious, far less sectarian, associations as in the UK. Denmark Last coronation: 1849 In 1660 the coronation ritual was replaced with a ceremony of anointing, where the new king would arrive at the coronation site already wearing the crown, where he was then anointed. This rite was in turn abolished with the introduction of the Danish Constitution in 1849. Today the crown of Denmark is only displayed at the monarch's funeral, when it sits atop their coffin. The present Queen, Margrethe II, did not have any formal enthronement service; a public announcement of her accession was made from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace, with the new sovereign being acclaimed by her Prime Minister at the time (1972), Jens Otto Krag, then cheered with a ninefold "hurrah" by the crowds below. Liechtenstein No coronation Liechtenstein does not use a coronation or enthronement ceremony, although Prince Hans Adam II did attend a mass by the Archbishop of Vaduz, followed by a choral event. Luxembourg No coronation The Grand Duke of Luxembourg is enthroned at a ceremony held in the nation's parliament at the beginning of his or her reign. The monarch takes an oath of loyalty to the state constitution, then attends a solemn mass at the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Netherlands No coronation. Inauguration With the absence of any religious hierarchy within the Dutch Reformed Church, there is no senior religious prelate to crown the new monarch, unlike in Great Britain under the Archbishop of Canterbury. -
Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster
BRIEFING PAPER Number 07898, 3 December 2018 Restoration and Renewal By Richard Kelly of the Palace of Westminster Contents: 1. Overview of the Restoration and Renewal Programme 2. Pre-feasibility study (2012) 3. Independent Options Appraisal (2014) 4. Joint Committee review of the Options (2016) 5. Debate on the Joint Committee’s report 6. Draft Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill 7. Earlier debate on and other proposals for R&R 8. Reviewing the Joint Committee’s proposals 9. Opportunities arising from R&R 10. Restorations of other public buildings www.parliament.uk/commons-library | intranet.parliament.uk/commons-library | [email protected] | @commonslibrary 2 Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster Contents Summary 4 Legislating for Restoration and Renewal 4 Recommendations on Restoration and Renewal to the two Houses 4 Debating R&R 5 Further inquiries 5 How were the options developed? 5 1. Overview of the Restoration and Renewal Programme 7 1.1 Refurbishment to date 8 1.2 Timeline of the R&R Programme 8 1.3 The scale of the problem 11 Costs of delay 13 1.4 Decisions already taken 13 R&R Programme Spending 16 1.5 Next steps for the Restoration and Renewal Programme 17 Joint Committee’s timeline, September 2016 17 Timeline, January 2018 18 Legislation timetable 19 2. Pre-feasibility study (2012) 20 3. Independent Options Appraisal (2014) 22 3.1 Outcome of the appraisal 22 4. Joint Committee review of the Options (2016) 26 4.1 A full decant 26 4.2 Temporary accommodation 27 4.3 Governance arrangements 28 4.4 Decisions following the Joint Committee report 29 5. -
Simon Thurley, ‘Kensington Palace: an Incident in Anglo-Dutch Architectural Collaboration?’, the Georgian Group Journal, Vol
Simon Thurley, ‘Kensington Palace: an incident in Anglo-Dutch architectural collaboration?’, The Georgian Group Journal, Vol. XVII, 2009, pp. 1–18 TEXT © THE AUTHORS 2009 KENSINGTON PALACE: AN INCIDENT IN ANGLO-DUTCH ARCHITECTURAL COLLABORATION? SIMON THURLEY illiam III was brought up in what is often The second was after the death of Charles II in Wtermed the ‘Golden Age’ of Dutch culture, in when William and Mary became next in line to the a country whose intellectual and artistic singularity throne of England after James II. In this period and creativity were recognised across Europe. William’s court, such as it was, was swelled by He came, as King, to a country that Voltaire saw as English visitors and his palaces were enlarged and having made, since , ‘greater progress in all the made more magnificent, both to entertain them, and arts than in all preceding ages’, and having the to reflect his increased status. These bursts of cultural influence to create in Europe the ‘Age of the architectural activity were triggered by the practical English’. The marriage of the two cultures in the requirements of a prince, rather than being the result person of King William was surely to hold great of a love of building and architectural display such as things for the state of English architecture. Yet, in that which drove his grandparents. In Jacob van reality, the English king who spent more on building der Does wrote of William’s grandfather, Frederik than any other in the seventeenth century led court Hendrik, that he was ‘possessed by such a passion architecture into a cul-de-sac. -
John F. Kennedy Funeral Timeline
Funeral timeline The death of President John F. Kennedy deeply affected the nation and the world. Over the course of three days – November 23 to 25, 1963 – millions around the globe closely followed the state funeral in Washington, D.C., which was attended by 220 foreign dignitaries from 92 nations. Though hastily arranged, President Kennedy’s funeral, modeled in part on the 1865 funeral for President Abraham Lincoln, allowed the country to pay tribute to this fallen leader and reflect upon his legacy in a sober and dignified manner. This timeline details the funeral’s progression over those three November days, from lying in repose in the East Room of the White House to the burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Saturday, November 23, 1963 4:34 a.m. | Members of the Honor Guard escort President Kennedy’s casket into the East Room of the White House. 10:00 a.m. | A private Mass for family and friends is held in the East Room of the White House. Sunday, November 24, 1963 1:08 p.m. | The caisson bearing President Kennedy’s casket leaves the White House for the U.S. Capitol. 1:47 p.m. | President Kennedy’s casket enters the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. 2:17 p.m. | Mrs. Kennedy and her children kneel at President Kennedy’s casket following a memorial service. Monday, November 25, 1963 2:00 a.m. | The line of mourners outside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda stretches three miles long. 9:00 a.m. | Approximately 250,000 people have viewed the president’s casket. -
Monaco Statistics Pocket 2016 Format PDF, 5.00 MB
Visuel-Pocket.pdf 5 08/06/2016 15:11 English version English monaco Edition 2016 statistics pocket Principality of Monaco of Principality statistics pocket statistics monaco monaco statistics pocket Principauté de Monaco Edition 2016 Edition 2016 Edition Version française Visuel-Pocket.pdf 5 08/06/2016 15:11 08/06/2016 5 Visuel-Pocket.pdf www.imsee.mc www.federall.net [email protected] Printed by Imprimerie de Monaco, 1 rue du Gabian à Monaco à Gabian du rue 1 Monaco, de Imprimerie by Printed Tél. (+ 377) 98 98 98 88 98 98 98 377) (+ Tél. quarter 2015 quarter 2 deposit: Legal nd 98000 MONACO 98000 9 rue du Gabian du rue 9 ISSN-L 2311-3946 ISSN-L MINISTER OF STATE OF MINISTER MINISTÈRE D’ÉTAT ISSN-L 2311-3946 9 rue du Gabian 98000 MONACO Tél. (+ 377) 98 98 98 88 Dépot légal : 2ème trimestre 2016 [email protected] Imprimé par l’Imprimerie de Monaco, 1 rue du Gabian à Monaco www.imsee.mc www.federall.net Contents monaco statistics pocket Principality of Monaco 1. Territory and Population 1.1. Territory ..................................................................................... 02 1.2. Population ................................................................................ 05 2. Economy 2.1. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ..................................... 09 2.2. Employment ............................................................................ 10 2.3. Turnover .................................................................................... 12 2.4. Financial Activities ............................................................. -
Schloss Neuschwanstein
Schloss Neuschwanstein Neuschwanstein Castle, which King Ludwig II built on a rugged hill against a backdrop of picturesque mountain scenery, was prompted by the idea of rebuilding an existing ruin "in the authentic style of the old German knights' castles", as he wrote in a letter to Richard Wagner. Seven weeks after the death of King Ludwig II in 1886, Neuschwanstein was opened to the public. The shy king had built the castle in order to withdraw from public life – now vast numbers of people came to view his private refuge. Today Neuschwanstein is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles in Europe. Every year 1.3 million people visit "the castle of the fairy-tale king". In the summer around 6,000 visitors a day stream through rooms that were intended for a single inhabitant. Throne Room The Throne Room of Neuschwanstein resembles a Byzantine church. Ludwig II had actually given instructions for it "to be based on the Munich All Saints Church" as well as "St Sophia in Constantinople" (Hagia Sophia in Istanbul). The throne, which was to stand like an altar in the apse of the hall, was never built. Ludwig II had expectations of his kingly role that could scarcely be met; this is vividly illustrated by the Throne Hall's many pictures. The Throne Room in the form of a Byzantine church looks as if it is decorated with precious stones and mosaics. The pillars are however made of coloured stucco and the "mosaics" are paintings. Ludwig himself wrote: "The illustrations have been selected in accordance with the elevated purpose of the Throne Room, which is to proclaim that the Throne is the source of authoritative law-making". -
An Examination of the Artist's Depiction of the City and Its Gardens 1745-1756
Durham E-Theses Public and private space in Canaletto's London: An examination of the artist's depiction of the city and its gardens 1745-1756 Hudson, Ferne Olivia How to cite: Hudson, Ferne Olivia (2000) Public and private space in Canaletto's London: An examination of the artist's depiction of the city and its gardens 1745-1756, Durham theses, Durham University. Available at Durham E-Theses Online: http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/4252/ Use policy The full-text may be used and/or reproduced, and given to third parties in any format or medium, without prior permission or charge, for personal research or study, educational, or not-for-prot purposes provided that: • a full bibliographic reference is made to the original source • a link is made to the metadata record in Durham E-Theses • the full-text is not changed in any way The full-text must not be sold in any format or medium without the formal permission of the copyright holders. Please consult the full Durham E-Theses policy for further details. Academic Support Oce, Durham University, University Oce, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HP e-mail: [email protected] Tel: +44 0191 334 6107 http://etheses.dur.ac.uk 2 Public and Private Space in Canaletto's London. An Examination of the Artist's Depiction of the City and its Gardens 1745-1756. The copyright of this thesis rests with the author. No quotation from it should be published in any form, including Electronic and the Internet, without the author's prior written consent. -
Former Presidents: Pensions, Office Allowances, and Other Federal Benefits
Former Presidents: Pensions, Office Allowances, and Other Federal Benefits Wendy Ginsberg Analyst in American National Government March 21, 2013 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RL34631 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress Former Presidents: Pensions, Office Allowances, and Other Federal Benefits Summary The Former Presidents Act (FPA; 3 U.S.C. §102 note) charges the General Services Administration (GSA) with providing former Presidents a pension, support staff, office support, travel funds, and mailing privileges. The FPA was enacted to “maintain the dignity” of the Office of the President. The act provides the former President—and his or her spouse—certain benefits to help him respond to post-presidency mail and speaking requests, among other informal public duties often required of a former President. Prior to enactment of the FPA in 1958, former Presidents leaving office received no pension or other federal assistance. Former Presidents currently receive a pension that is equal to pay for Cabinet Secretaries (Executive Level I), which is $199,700 in 2013. In addition to benefits provided pursuant to the FPA, former Presidents are also provided Secret Service protection and financial “transition” benefits to assist their transition to post-presidential life. Pursuant to the FPA, former Presidents are eligible for benefits unless they hold “an appointive or elective office or position in or under the Federal Government or the government of the District of Columbia to which is attached a rate of pay other than a nominal rate.” For FY2013, the President’s budget requested $3,779,000 for expenditures for former Presidents, $108,000 (2.9%) more than the $3,671,000 appropriated for FY2012 (P.L. -
Westminster World Heritage Site Management Plan Steering Group
WESTMINSTER WORLD HERITAGE SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN Illustration credits and copyright references for photographs, maps and other illustrations are under negotiation with the following organisations: Dean and Chapter of Westminster Westminster School Parliamentary Estates Directorate Westminster City Council English Heritage Greater London Authority Simmons Aerofilms / Atkins Atkins / PLB / Barry Stow 2 WESTMINSTER WORLD HERITAGE SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN The Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including St. Margaret’s Church World Heritage Site Management Plan Prepared on behalf of the Westminster World Heritage Site Management Plan Steering Group, by a consortium led by Atkins, with Barry Stow, conservation architect, and tourism specialists PLB Consulting Ltd. The full steering group chaired by English Heritage comprises representatives of: ICOMOS UK DCMS The Government Office for London The Dean and Chapter of Westminster The Parliamentary Estates Directorate Transport for London The Greater London Authority Westminster School Westminster City Council The London Borough of Lambeth The Royal Parks Agency The Church Commissioners Visit London 3 4 WESTMINSTER WORLD HERITAGE S I T E M ANAGEMENT PLAN FOREWORD by David Lammy MP, Minister for Culture I am delighted to present this Management Plan for the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St Margaret’s Church World Heritage Site. For over a thousand years, Westminster has held a unique architectural, historic and symbolic significance where the history of church, monarchy, state and law are inexorably intertwined. As a group, the iconic buildings that form part of the World Heritage Site represent masterpieces of monumental architecture from medieval times on and which draw on the best of historic construction techniques and traditional craftsmanship. -
Asian Socialists and the Forgotten Architects of Post-Colonial Freedom
Lewis, S. L. (2019). Asian Socialists and the Forgotten Architects of Post-Colonial Freedom. Journal of World History, 30(1-2), 55-88. https://doi.org/10.1353/jwh.2019.0028 Publisher's PDF, also known as Version of record Link to published version (if available): 10.1353/jwh.2019.0028 Link to publication record in Explore Bristol Research PDF-document This is the final published version of the article (version of record). It first appeared online via University of Hawaii Press at https://muse.jhu.edu/article/729105. Please refer to any applicable terms of use of the publisher. University of Bristol - Explore Bristol Research General rights This document is made available in accordance with publisher policies. Please cite only the published version using the reference above. Full terms of use are available: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/research-policy/pure/user-guides/ebr-terms/ Asian Socialism and the Forgotten Architects of Post-Colonial Freedom, 1952–1956 Su Lin Lewis Journal of World History, Volume 30, Numbers 1-2, June 2019, pp. 55-88 (Article) Published by University of Hawai'i Press For additional information about this article https://muse.jhu.edu/article/729105 Access provided at 11 Jul 2019 10:40 GMT from Bristol University Asian Socialism and the Forgotten Architects of Post-Colonial Freedom, 1952–1956* SU LIN LEWIS University of Bristol N a photograph taken in 1953, Sutan Sjahrir arrives off an airplane in IRangoon and is greeted warmly on the tarmac by Burmese socialist leaders U Ba Swe and U Kyaw Nyein, as well as his close friend Ali Algadri, the Arab-Indonesian chargé d’affairs. -
Northern Estate Programme Norman Shaw North Standalone
Northern Estate Programme Norman Shaw North Standalone - Archaeological Statement March 2021 00NSN-2131-MLA-XX-XX-T-XX-RG-10344 Status: S2 Revision: C01 Version Date Name Reviewed By Description of Sign-off Changes C01 29/03/2021 Ashley Blair Rupert For Planning Rosalind Morris Featherby & Rosalind Morris -1- Norman Shaw North Standalone Archaeological Statement ContentsContents ................................................................................................................................... 2 Figure List ................................................................................................................................................ 3 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 4 2 Methodology and sources consulted .............................................................................................. 8 3 Site location, topography and geology ......................................................................................... 10 4 Archaeological and historical background .................................................................................... 14 5 Statement of significance.............................................................................................................. 23 6 Impact of proposals ...................................................................................................................... 26 7 Conclusion and recommendations ..............................................................................................