Tag Search Results

Iconic Flag of 1947 Displayed at Fort St. George

Source: PIB The Fort St. George Museum in Chennai displays a 12x8 feet Indian flag, one of the first hoisted on 15th August 1947, and the only...

14 Aug 2024 Ancient Indian History

Underwater Structures in the Indian Ocean

For Prelims: Deep Sea Oceans, Relief, Structures and Types, Mauryan Empire. For Mains: Different Underwater Structures/Relief on the Ocean...

10 Aug 2024 Ancient Indian History

Quarrying Threatens Hampi

Source: TH Why in News? Recently, Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Vijayanagara district of Karnataka, has been experiencing stone...

05 Aug 2024 Ancient Indian History

Sindhu-Sarasvati Civilisation and Ujjayini Meridian

Source: IE The new NCERT incorporates several changes from the previous textbooks. The textbook aims to align with the National Curriculum Framework...

23 Jul 2024 Ancient Indian History

Saksham Bharat: Project Udbhav | Indian Army Exploring India's Military Heritage

For prelims:  Project Udbhav,  Indian Army, United Service Institution (USI), Vedas, Puranas, and the epic Mahabharata, the Mauryas,...

13 Jun 2024 Ancient Indian History

Mahavir Jayanti

Source: PIB Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav, on the auspicious occasion...

22 Apr 2024 Ancient Indian History

NCERT Recent Revisions in School Textbooks

Source: TH Why in News? NCERT's latest textbook revisions include adding findings from DNA analysis at Rakhigarhi, emphasising ancient Indian...

19 Apr 2024 Ancient Indian History

Inscriptions and Rock Edicts

Read...

12 Apr 2024 Ancient Indian History

6 New Sites from MP Listed on UNESCO's Tentative World Heritage Sites List

For Prelims: Gwalior Fort, Historical Group of Dhamnar, Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, Rock Art Sites of Chambal Valley, Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur,...

01 Apr 2024 Ancient Indian History

ASI Survey of Bhojshala Complex

For Prelims: Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), King Bhoja, Bhojashala, Vagdevi temple For Mains:...

12 Mar 2024 Ancient Indian History

Indian Painting (Part II)

For Prelims: Indian Painting, Folk Painting, Madhubani Painting, Geographical Indication status, GI Tag, Pattachitra, Patua Art, Kalighat Painting,...

28 Nov 2023 Ancient Indian History

Perspective: Bharat: The Mother of Democracy

For Prelims: Indian Democracy, G20 Summit, P20 Summit, Public Digital Platform, SDGs For Mains: Comparison of Indian Democracy with other world...

16 Nov 2023 Ancient Indian History

Indian Painting (Part-I)

For Prelims: Indian Painting, Mughal and Rajput style, Principles of Painting, Rock paintings of Bhimbetaka, Painted pottery of the Indus Valley...

08 Nov 2023 Ancient Indian History

Odhuvars in Tamil Nadu

For Prelims: Odhuvars, Saivite, Pathigams, Tirumurai, Thevaram, Avvaiyar, Bhakti Tradition For Mains: Recognition of Odhuvars will legitimize the...

19 Oct 2023 Ancient Indian History

India's Maritime History

For Prelims: Tankai method, Project Mausam, Lothal, Jataka Tales, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Maritime Vision 2030. For Mains: India's History of...

26 Sep 2023 Ancient Indian History

National Maritime Heritage Complex

Why in News? Recently, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, reviewed the project process of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC),...

04 Jul 2023 Ancient Indian History

Mesolithic Rock Paintings Unearthed in Andhra Pradesh

Why in News? Recently, a former archaeologist of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered a Mesolithic period rock painting depicting a...

22 Jun 2023 Ancient Indian History

Rapid Fire Current Affairs

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana As a ‘Godh Bharai' Ceremony The Prime Minister of India has lauded the new initiative of celebrating...

13 Jun 2023 Ancient Indian History

Purana Qila Excavation

Why in News? The recent excavations by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at Purana Qila (Old Fort) in Delhi have revealed a continuous history...

02 Jun 2023 Ancient Indian History

Pattanam Site

For Prelims: Archaeological site, Muziris, Greco-Roman classical age, South Indian civilization. For Mains: Pattanam Site. Why in...

05 Apr 2023 Ancient Indian History