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Medieval and Modern Indian Literature

For Prelim: Classical Sanskrit Literature, Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Ancient Buddhist Literature, Ancient Jainism Literature, Early Dravidian...

29 Oct 2024 Ancient Indian History

International Abhidhamma Divas

Source: PIB  Why in News?  Recently, India’s Prime Minister addressed a ceremony in celebration of International Abhidhamma Divas...

21 Oct 2024 Ancient Indian History

150th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union

Source: PIB  The Department of Posts has released commemorative stamps marking the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) on...

11 Oct 2024 Ancient Indian History

National Maritime Heritage Complex

Source: PIB  Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal,...

11 Oct 2024 Ancient Indian History

100 years of Discovery of IVC

For Prelims: Harappan Civilization, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), Aryans  For Mains: Key features of...

23 Sep 2024 Ancient Indian History

Corridor Projects for Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temples

Source: IE Why in News? The Union Budget 2024-25 revealed plans to develop corridor projects for the Vishnupad Temple at Gaya and the Mahabodhi...

18 Sep 2024 Ancient Indian History

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

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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