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Konark Sun Temple Restoration: ASI Scientific Conservation project.

April 24, 2026

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A large conservation project has been initiated by the Archaeological Survey of India in the Konark Sun Temple, a 13th-century architectural masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The project aims at eliminating sand in the Jagamohan (assembly hall) that had been stuffed more than a century ago to avoid collapsing. This is a big move towards recovering the original integrity of the temple with the help of modern science.

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Onkalo Repository in Finland: Nuclear Waste Breakthrough.

April 24, 2026

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Finland will be opening the first permanent deep geological repository in the world of high-level nuclear waste at Onkalo, on the Olkiluoto Island. The project is a significant technological and environmental breakthrough in solving the long-standing problem of radioactive waste disposal, since it is designed to hold spent nuclear fuel in a safe location, which may last up to 100,000 years.

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National Panchayati Raj Day 2026: Strengthening Grassroots Democracy

April 24, 2026

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In India, a day of decentralised governance and grassroots democracy is celebrated on the 24th of April each year, the National Panchayati Raj Day. The day is celebrated because of the enactment in 1992 of the 73 rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 that came into effect in 1993, giving constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). The theme 2026, Sashakt Panchayat, Sarvangeen Vikas, emphasizes the contribution of empowered local bodies in ensuring inclusive development.

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English Language Day 2026: A Global Bridge of Communication.

April 23, 2026

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English Language Day is celebrated on April 23 each year; this day was selected to celebrate William Shakespeare whose birth and death anniversary are on the same day. It was introduced by the United Nations in 2010 and the day is used to emphasize the relevance of English as a global language of communication. To-day the English language ties in more than 1.5 billion people all over the world, making it possible to interact in the cultural, diplomatic, educational, scientific, and business spheres.

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World Book Day 2026: The Day of Literature, Knowledge and Cultural Diversity.

April 23, 2026

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UNESCO is an organisation that promotes reading, publishing, and intellectual property rights and on April 23, the whole world celebrates World Book and Copyright Day 2026. The day is a reminder of how books serve to preserve knowledge, promote creativity, and bridge the cultures between different generations.

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