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List of Major Inter-State Water disputes in India

2 days ago
The inter-State river water sharing disputes are settled with the publication of decisions of respective Tribunal. In the Constitution of India, water is a matter included in Entry 17 of List-II i.e. State List. In this article, we are giving the list of major Inter-State water disputes according to the report of the Ministry of Water Resources (Government of India) which is very useful for the competitive examinations like UPSC-prelims, SSC, State Services, NDA, CDS, and Railways etc.

Top 10 Tallest Statues in the World

Oct 31, 2018
Human has a history of constructing memorials and statues, as ways of recognizing and preserving political memories. In today's world, it is built on commission to commemorate a historical event, or the life of an influential person. In this article, we are giving the list of top 10 Tallest Statues in the World along with their height, location and to whom they are dedicated for general awareness.

31-OCT-2018 17:14
    Top 10 Tallest Statues in the World
    Human has a history of constructing memorials and statues, as ways of recognizing and preserving political memories. Statue is a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger. It is built on commission to commemorate a historical event, or the life of an influential person.
    Top 10 Tallest Statues in the World
    10. Awaji Kannon (fr)
    Dedicated to: Kannon (Guanyin)
    Location: Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture (Japan)
    Height in meter (ft.): 80 metres (260 ft)- Stands on a 20 m (66 ft) pedestal/building, 100 m (330 ft) total height
    9. Rodina-Mat' Zovyot (The Motherland Calls)
    Dedicated to: Woman representing the Motherland
    Location: Mamayev Kurgan; Volgograd (Russia)
    Height in meter (ft.): 85 metres (279 ft)
    8. Dai Kannon of Kita no Miyako park
    Dedicated to: Kannon (Guanyin) – Byakue Kannon
    Location: Ashibetsu, Hokkaidō (Japan)
    Height in meter (ft.): 88 metres (289 ft)
    7. Great Buddha of Thailand
    Dedicated to: Buddha (Gautama)
    Location: Ang Thong (Thailand)
    Height in meter (ft.): 92 metres (302 ft)

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