SNIPPETS 31 MARCH 2026

Sri Veerabhadreshwar Temple: Situated at Shri Kshetra Yadur, on the banks of the Krishna River in Belagavi district, Karnataka+ Founded in the 12th century by Veerashaiva saint Shri Kadsiddeshwar, and the temple is about 800 years old+ Main Deity – Shri Veerabhadra, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva and Shri Bhadrakalamma Devi+ Sacred Symbol: The Shivalinga is known as “Shri Veerupakshalinga.”

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve: Location – Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, Lies along the Indo–Nepal border+ It is part of the Terai Arc Landscape in the upper Gangetic Plain+ Established in – 2008+ Under – Section 38V of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972+ Approved by – National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) responsible for tiger conservation in India+ It was designated as India’s 46th Tiger Reserve.

Supplementary Demand for Grants: Under Article 115, it is caused to be laid by the President of India before both the Houses of the Parliament+ It shows the estimated amount of further expenditure necessary in respect of a financial year over and above the expenditure authorized in the Budget for that year+It may be token, technical, or substantive/cash