2,000-Year-Old Buddhist Site Discovered in Jammu and Kashmir Excavations at Zehanpora village in Baramulla district have revealed a 2,000-year-old Buddhist site. Archaeologists believe Zehanpora may have functioned as an important Buddhist centre with links to the elusive Kushan capital, Huvishkapura. The architectural features of stupa foundations and monastic cells show close resemblance to Gandharan layouts. Kushan dynasty patronised Buddhism in north-western India. Gandharan architecture influenced early Buddhist structures. President Droupadi Murmu – Submarine journey Background: President Droupadi Murmu, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, undertook a voyage on the indigenously built submarine INS Vagir at the Karwar naval base in Karnataka on December 28. Achievement: Second Indian President to travel in a submarine First President: Abdul Kalam (2006, INS Sindhurakshak) Features of INS Vagsheer: This sixth submarine in the Scorpène class (Project 75) series is one of the quietest diesel-electric submarines in the world. It is capable of conducting anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering, and special operations. Project-75 (India) aims to build 18 conventional submarines and six nuclear submarines for the Indian Navy.
