Hindu temple existed at Gyanvapi mosque site: ASI survey report
26
Jan

    Hindu temple existed at Gyanvapi mosque site: ASI survey report Subject: History Section: Art and culture Context: The western wall of the Gyanvapi mosque located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is the remaining part of a pre­existing Hindu temple, says the ground penetrating radar (GPR) survey report of the structure prepared by the Archaeological […]

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PM wishes people on Thaipoosam
26
Jan

    PM wishes people on Thaipoosam Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, extended his warm wishes on the occasion of Thaipoosam today. About Thaipusam: Thaipusam or Thaipoosam is a Tamil Hindu festival celebrated on the first full moon day of the Tamil month of Thai coinciding with […]

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Nehru’s ‘Temples of Modern India’ consisted not only of steel and power plants, irrigation canals and dams, but also included institutions of higher learning, especially in the scientific field. Elaborate.
23
Jan
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Explain India’s cultural connect with South East Asia.
22
Jan
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What was Divide and Rule Policy of British India. How far it led to growth of communalism in India?
22
Jan
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What is Ram Janmabhoomi movement. Discuss its significance in Post modern India.
22
Jan
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How Ramayana became popular outside India, from east Asia to the Caribbean
22
Jan

    How Ramayana became popular outside India, from east Asia to the Caribbean Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: India’s PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated a grand temple to Hindu god Ram in the flashpoint city of Ayodhya. More on Ramayana: The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic which was composed some time […]

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Features of Ayodhya temple
22
Jan

    Features of Ayodhya temple Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: India’s Ayodhya Ram Mandir temple inaugurated by the Prime Minister. More on news: On 22 January 2024 the Prime Minister of India, served as the MukhyaYajman of rituals for the event and performed the Prana Pratishtha  of Ram Lalla at the temple. […]

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With just two speakers, a language in Kerala with no script is on the brink of extinction
22
Jan

    With just two speakers, a language in Kerala with no script is on the brink of extinction Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: Kookanam’s Chakaliya community in Kerala faces the extinction of Madhika,  a unique language. UNESCO classifies languages in its ‘Atlas of Endangered Languages’ . About Madhika Language : Madhika Language […]

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From Kausalya’s land, Ram Setu sari unfolds rare weave
21
Jan

    From Kausalya’s land, Ram Setu sari unfolds rare weave Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: Odisha’s Sambalpuri weavers hope Ram Temple inauguration will change the fortunes of their saris made on mythological themes. More About Ram Setu Sari A 2015 National Award­ winning master craftsperson,Ishwar Meher worked with handwoven cotton yarn for five months, using natural dyes from flowers, jaggery, gram  flour, iron rust, and  indigo. He designed the […]

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