Archaeologists must look for more iron-specific sites in the south Sub : History Sec: Ancient India Introduction The Iron Age in India marks a significant phase in the country’s ancient history. Unlike other regions where the Iron Age succeeded the Copper-Bronze Age, the Indian subcontinent showcases a different timeline. In northern India, the […]
Maharashtra forms panels to safeguard ancient forts Sub: History Sec: Art and Architecture Context: The Mahayuti government in Maharashtra has announced the formation of district-level committees to protect ancient forts in Maharashtra from encroachment. By January 31, the committees are required to prepare a comprehensive list of all encroachments and submit it to […]
Agasthyar’s legacy to be the focus of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0 Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture Context: -Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday announced that the main theme of the third edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam, a cultural exchange programme scheduled to be held from February 14 to 25, will be […]
Rooster fights held in A.P. despite police warning Sub: History Sec: Art and Culture Context: – Kodi Pandem, the banned sport, which has huge patronage in the rural areas, is conducted in a big way during the harvest festival every year. Since its ban by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh in 2016, […]
New National Museum in Delhi to display artefacts in chronological and thematic order Sub : History Sec: Art and Culture Context: The North and South Blocks in New Delhi, currently housing key government ministries, are being repurposed to accommodate the new National Museum as part of the Central Vista redevelopment plan. The new […]
Honouring Southern Craftsmanship: President’s Special ‘At Home’ Invite Highlights India’s Heritage Sub : History Sec: Art and Culture Why in News This year’s Republic Day celebration marked the 75th anniversary of India’s formation as a republic. In a unique departure from tradition, President Draupadi Murmu introduced an innovative and symbolic gesture to honour […]
Tirupati temple stampede: what is the Vaikuntha Ekadasi festival, what went wrong Sub : History Sec: Art and Culture Context: A tragic stampede occurred at the Tirupati temple on January 8, 2025, resulting in the deaths of six people. The stampede happened as thousands of devotees gathered to collect tokens for the darshan […]
The mystery of the Indus script: Dravidian, Sanskrit or not a language at all? Sub : History Sec: Ancient India Context: The remains of the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) were first discovered in the The Indus script, found on seals, tablets, and other artifacts, has remained undeciphered for nearly a century despite numerous […]