The National Martyrs Memorial Subject – History Context – The Prime Minister’s event at Ferozepur was cancelled after his convoy was stranded on a flyover for 15-20 minutes as the road was blocked by protesters near the National Martyrs Memorial in Hussainiwala. Concept – National Martyrs Memorial Hussainiwala depicts an irrepressible revolutionary spirit […]
Mauryan Empire Subject – History Context – JDU seeks action against BJP leader who likened Ashok to Aurangzeb Concept – Ashoka Many historians consider Ashoka as one of the greatest kings of the ancient world. His policy of Dhamma has been a topic of lively discussion among scholars. The word ‘Dhamma’ is the […]
Ramakrishna Mission Subject – History Context – Ramakrishna Mission clarifies on FCRA nod Concept – To know about it, please refer June 2021 DPN.
Mayan Civilization Collapse Subject – History Context – The mystery behind Maya civilisation’s sudden fall from glory still eludes us. Scientists have long suspected that drought pushed its people towards starvation. Concept – The Maya civilisation originated in the Yucatan Peninsula. Known for its monumental architecture and an advanced understanding of mathematics and […]
National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) Subject – History Context – Digitisation of manuscripts picks up Concept – The National Mission of Manuscripts (NMM) was established to unearth and preserve India’s vast wealth of manuscripts. The NMM was established in 2003 by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. According to some estimates, there […]