Source: The post is based on the article “Tirupati’s megalithic burial sites in a state of neglect” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Anthropomorphic sites?3 What are the most prominent Anthropomorphic sites?4 What are Megaliths?5 What are the different types of Megaliths? What is the News?… Continue reading Tirupati’s megalithic burial sites in a state of neglect
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Kashi Tamil Sangamam begins Thursday: What is the ancient connect between Kashi and the Tamil land?
Source: The post is based on the article “Kashi Tamil Sangamam begins Thursday: What is the ancient connect between Kashi and the Tamil land?” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2022 What is the News? The centre will be organizing a one-of-its-kind event called ‘Kashi-Tamil Sangamam’ in Varanasi with an aim to reestablish age-old… Continue reading Kashi Tamil Sangamam begins Thursday: What is the ancient connect between Kashi and the Tamil land?
Mangarh Massacre: Rajasthan’s Jallianwala Bagh: A lost story
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan’s Jallianwala Bagh: A lost story” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2022 What is the News? On November 17, 1913, a horrifying tragedy occurred in Mangarh (Banswada, Rajasthan). British cannons and machine guns are known to have killed more than 1,500 tribals in Mangarh. This… Continue reading Mangarh Massacre: Rajasthan’s Jallianwala Bagh: A lost story
Legal battle over demolitions near tomb of Afzal Khan in Maharashtra
Source: The post is based on the article “Legal battle over demolitions near tomb of Afzal Khan in Maharashtra” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2022 What is the News? The Supreme Court(SC) has sought reports from the Maharashtra government on the demolition drive conducted around the tomb of Afzal Khan. Who was Afzal… Continue reading Legal battle over demolitions near tomb of Afzal Khan in Maharashtra
Who was Sir CP, whose ‘independent Travancore mission’ ended with assassination bid
Source: The post is based on the article “Who was Sir CP, whose ‘independent Travancore mission’ ended with assassination bid” published in Indian Express on 15th November 2022 What is the News? The name of former Travancore Diwan Sir CP Ramaswamy Iyer has been mentioned in the middle of the ongoing disagreement between the Kerala… Continue reading Who was Sir CP, whose ‘independent Travancore mission’ ended with assassination bid
India to conduct major ‘Sea Vigil’ coastal defence exercise
Source: The post is based on the article “India to conduct major ‘Sea Vigil’ coastal defence exercise” published in PIB on 15th November 2022 What is the News? The third edition of the ‘Pan-India’ Coastal Defence Exercise ‘Sea Vigil-22’ will be conducted. What is Exercise Sea Vigil? Exercise Sea Vigil is a Coastal Defence Exercise… Continue reading India to conduct major ‘Sea Vigil’ coastal defence exercise
Projects to track small fishing vessels along India’s coast makes progress
Source: The post is based on the article “Projects to track small fishing vessels along India’s coast makes progress” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022 What is the News? As part of coastal security measures instituted post-26/11 Mumbai attacks the Indian government has instituted a project to install transponders on small fishing vessels… Continue reading Projects to track small fishing vessels along India’s coast makes progress
Miniature dhows from Beypore make their way to Qatar World Cup
Source: The post is based on the article “Miniature dhows from Beypore make their way to Qatar World Cup” published in The Hindu on 12th November 2022 What is the News? Kerala’s own Beypore Uru (yacht made of wood and coir) is all set to be a part of FIFA World Cup 2022. Note: Beypore… Continue reading Miniature dhows from Beypore make their way to Qatar World Cup
PM pays tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his Jayanti
Source: The post is based on the article “PM pays tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his Jayanti” published in PIB on 13th November 2022 What is the News? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his Jayanti. Who was Acharya Kriplani? Acharya Kriplani was born in 1888 in Hyderabad, Sindh. He was… Continue reading PM pays tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his Jayanti
Army Organizes Walong Mela in continuation of Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Battle of Walong
Source: The post is based on the article “Army Organizes Walong Mela in continuation of Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Battle of Walong” published in AIR on 10th November 2022. What is the News? Indian Army organized Walong Mela in continuation of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Battle of Walong. What is the Battle of Walong?… Continue reading Army Organizes Walong Mela in continuation of Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Battle of Walong
