Current Affairs - Places

The world's first Om-shaped temple was inaugurated in the village of Jadan, Pali district of Rajasthan. This architectural marvel, known as the 'Om Aakar' temple, spans across 250 acres and is a testament to Rajasthan's rich cultural and architectural heritage, attracting tourists and showcasing innovative design.

The meeting took place in Brasilia, where India, Brazil, and South Africa are co-chairing the 2nd EWG meeting focused on creating quality employment and promoting decent labour, with a theme of Gender Equality and Promoting Diversity.

Tata Cummins Pvt Ltd inaugurated a factory in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, to manufacture hydrogen-based internal combustion engines for commercial vehicles. The factory, established in partnership with the Jharkhand government, will also focus on producing low to zero-emission technology products, showcasing advancements in the automotive industry.

Chandigarh is set to host the Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) from March 27 to 31. The event will feature a diverse lineup of international films, including the Cannes winner "The Taste of Things" and Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar-winning "The Zone of Interest," with actor Boman Irani inaugurating the festival.

The new species of deep-sea isopod, Brucethoa ISRO, was discovered in Kollam, Kerala, and named after ISRO. This discovery highlights the region's rich biodiversity and the collaboration between scientific research and space exploration initiatives.