Source: The post is based on the article “At G20 meet, a Guinness effort to shine light on Karnataka’s Lambani craft” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2023. What is the News? At the third G20 culture working group (CWG) meeting in Hampi, a Guinness world record was created for the ‘largest display of… Continue reading At G20 meet, a Guinness effort to shine light on Karnataka’s Lambani craft
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Zo peoples of Manipur and Mizoram: ethnicity, religion, a shared history.
Source: The post is based on the article “Ethnicity, religion, a shared history: ties that bind the Zo peoples of Manipur & Mizoram” published in Indian Express on 5th July 2023. What is the News? Mizoram’s Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) has called for a reunification of the Zo people in view of the continuing ethnic… Continue reading Zo peoples of Manipur and Mizoram: ethnicity, religion, a shared history.
Hul Diwas: Remembering the Santal rebellion against the British
Source: The post is based on the article “Hul Diwas: Remembering the Santal rebellion against the British” published in Indian Exprss on 3rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hul Diwas or Santhal Rebellion?3 What was the reason for the Santhal Rebellion?4 Who were the leaders in the revolution?5 What was the… Continue reading Hul Diwas: Remembering the Santal rebellion against the British
When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia? – Tam Pà Ling cave
Source: The post is based on the article “When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia? ” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Tam Pà Ling cave?3 What are the key findings made at Tam Pà Ling cave?4 What are the dating methods used at the Tam… Continue reading When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia? – Tam Pà Ling cave
Government to Develop National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat for an estimated cost of ₹4,500 Cr.
Source: The post is based on the article “Government to Develop National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat for an estimated cost of ₹4,500 Cr.” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the News? The Central Government will be holding a meeting to review the progress in the construction of the National Maritime… Continue reading Government to Develop National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, Gujarat for an estimated cost of ₹4,500 Cr.
Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra’ concludes in Madhya Pradesh: The story of the queen who fought the Mughal
Source: The post is based on the article “Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra’ concludes in Madhya Pradesh: The story of the queen who fought the Mughals” published in Indian Express on 27th June 2023 What is the News? Madhya Pradesh Government has launched the six-day Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra and marked June 24 as a day… Continue reading Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra’ concludes in Madhya Pradesh: The story of the queen who fought the Mughal
What was the Liaquat-Nehru pact, due to which Syama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from the Union cabinet?
Source: The post is based on the article “What was the Liaquat-Nehru pact, due to which Syama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from the Union cabinet?” published in Indian Express on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Nehru-Liaquat Pact?3 What are the key provisions of the Nehru-Liaquat Pact? 4 What were the issues… Continue reading What was the Liaquat-Nehru pact, due to which Syama Prasad Mookerjee resigned from the Union cabinet?
PM in Egypt: What is the Heliopolis Memorial for Indian soldiers who fought in World War 1?
Source: The post is based on the article “PM in Egypt: What is the Heliopolis Memorial for Indian soldiers who fought in World War 1?” published in Indian Express on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister will pay his respects at the Heliopolis (Port Tewfik) Memorial in the Heliopolis War… Continue reading PM in Egypt: What is the Heliopolis Memorial for Indian soldiers who fought in World War 1?
PM gifts Biden Yeats’ ‘Ten Principal Upanishads’: What are Upanishads? Why was Yeats interested in them?
Source: The post is based on the article “PM gifts Biden Yeats’ ‘Ten Principal Upanishads’: What are Upanishads? Why was Yeats interested in them?” published in Indian Express on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister has gifted several gifts to the US President which includes the first edition print of… Continue reading PM gifts Biden Yeats’ ‘Ten Principal Upanishads’: What are Upanishads? Why was Yeats interested in them?
Archaeologist finds Mesolithic-era rock painting in Andhra’s Guntur
Source: The post is based on the article “Archaeologist finds Mesolithic-era rock painting in Andhra’s Guntur” published in The Hindu on 20th June 2023 What is the News? Archeologists have discovered a Mesolithic period rock painting in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. What have the archaeologists discovered? Archeologists have discovered a Mesolithic period rock painting in… Continue reading Archaeologist finds Mesolithic-era rock painting in Andhra’s Guntur
