Context ∙ Two Badami Chalukya temples and a label inscription were discovered in Mudimanikyam village, Telangana. About ∙ The two temples date back to between 543 AD and 750 AD. ∙ In one temple, a Panavattam (base of a Shiva lingam) without the Shiva Linga, has been found. The other temple contains a Vishnu idol […]
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Current AffairsIn News ∙ The Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) proposes to conduct a linguistic survey across the country to create a ‘Language Atlas’ of India. About IGNCA ∙ IGNCA was set up in 1985 under the Culture Ministry in honour of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi after her death in 1984 ∙ It
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Words, sentences & paragraphs An essay or answer, like any piece of writing, exists at multiple levels of resolution, simultaneously. First is the selection of the word Second is the crafting of the sentence. Each word should be precisely the right word, in the right location in each sentence. The sentence itself should present a
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Writing Development, From The Coach's Desk, Mains Preparation, UPSC PreparationContext: ∙ Recently, the National School of Drama (NSD) has invited all performing art groups for participation in Jan Bharat Rang under the banner of Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2024. About the Jan Bharat Rang: ∙ It is an initiative by the NSD and is part of their annual theatre festival, Bharat Rang Mahotsav. ∙ It
Context: ∙ Recently, an entrepreneur has taken the initiative to preserve and safeguard the cultural heritage of Dhokra Shilpkala. About the Dhokra Shilp Kala: ∙ Origin and History: The origins of Dhokra Shilpkala can be traced back to the tribal communities residing in the regions of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha, where it evolved
Context ∙ A digital twin of the Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah’s tomb was unveiled by a reality technology company, Hexagon in Hyderabad. Qutub Shahi Tombs Complex ∙ The Qutub Shahi Tombs are located in the Ibrahim Bagh, close to the Golconda Fort in Hyderabad. ∙ The tombs belong to the rulers of the Qutb Shahi
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Current AffairsContext: ∙ Recently, efforts are being made to unravel the mysteries surrounding the Hastsal Minar, a Mughal-era symbol of glory. About the Hastsal Minar: ∙ It is known as the Mini Qutub Minar, is a minaret tower located in Hastsal village in West Delhi, India. ∙ Construction: The minar was built in 1650 by Mughal
In Context ∙ The Prime Minister virtually addressed the 200th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. Who was Swami Dayanand Saraswati? ∙ Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, was born on February 12, 1824 in Tankara, Gujarat. ∙ He was a social reformer who founded Arya Samaj in 1875 to counter then prevalent social inequities. Religious and
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Context Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will monitor and issue operational forecast alerts of rip currents. What are Rip currents? ∙ Rip currents are strong, narrow, seaward flows of water that extend from close to the shoreline to outside of the surf zone. ∙ They are
Context: Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted a fresh western disturbance is likely to cause isolated to scattered rainfall and snowfall over the Western Himalayan Region on the 17th and 18th February 2024. About: ∙ It also predicts a gradual rise in minimum temperatures by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius over Northwest India during the next
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