Uttar Pradesh State PCS

• 11 May 2024

Painting Exhibition at Banaras Hindu University

Why in News?

Recently, a four-day group painting exhibition 'Yogasutra' was organised by the Faculty of Visual Arts, Banaras Hindu University.

Key Points

• The exhibition features the artistic talents of four students from the painting department - Joydeb Das, Noddy Judith Gomes, Faraz Imran, and Niharika Ahona Barsaat, showcasing around 25 paintings.

Banaras Hindu University

• It was founded by Madan Mohan Malaviya in 1916 with cooperation of great personalities like Dr Annie Besant, who viewed it as the University of India.
• It is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi.
• It has 6 centres of Advanced Studies, 10 Departments under Special Assistance Programme and a large number of specialized Research Centers.
• Bharat Kala Bhavan, the reputed museum of the university, is a treasure trove of rare collections.
• The 927 bed hospital of the University is equipped with all the modern amenities.

Building Plans in Areas off Yamuna E-Way

Why in News?

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has introduced a system called Building Plan Management System (BPMS), enabling more than 34,000 residential plot owners to submit their building plans for approval online.

Key Points

• According to the Authority, the Building Permission Management System (BPMS) aims to streamline the approval process for building maps by offering a fast, transparent, and efficient solution for processing applications.

Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA)

• It has been created under the UP Industrial Development Act, 1976 for the systematic development of their respective notified areas abutting Delhi, which if not planned, would have been prone to unauthorized urban growth.