Why in the News?
The Prime Minister inaugurated the new Prime Minister’s Office complex named Seva Teerth and two Central Secretariat buildings called Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2 in New Delhi. A commemorative stamp and coin were also released on the occasion.
Key Highlights
- New PMO named Seva Teerth
- Two new Secretariat buildings named Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2
- Aim to reflect citizen centric governance and Viksit Bharat vision
- Replaces space constrained functioning from North Block and South Block
About the Architectural Context
- Colonial Era Buildings: North Block and South Block.
- Built during the British era when the capital shifted from Kolkata to Delhi in 1912. Designed to represent imperial authority.
Features of the New Complex
- Built using white and red sandstone inspired by Indian civic traditions
- Domes inspired by Buddhist Stupa architecture
- Entrance design draws from Chalukyan temple stone screen work
- Plinth band inspired by the 12th century Chennakeshava Temple
| [2023] With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. 3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None |
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