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Democracy Thrived in Ancient India

Context: India’s democratic heritage predates the very inception of democracy itself, standing out not only for its early establishment but also for its meticulous organization and inclusivity compared to Western counterparts. Relevance: GS-1 GS-2 Mains Question: India’s democratic legacy extends far beyond the very origin of democracy itself. Analyse by drawing illustrations from the Kudavolai […]

Life and Works of Adi Sankaracharya

Context: The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister recently unveiled a 108-feet statue of Adi Shankaracharya, an 8th-century Vedic scholar and teacher, in Omkareshwar. Relevance: GS I- Ancient History Dimensions of the Article: Life and Works of Adi Sankaracharya: Birth and Background Philosophy and Writings Travels and Contributions Legacy What is Advaita Vedanta? -Source: Times of India

About Nataraja Sculpture In G20

Context: Recently, The G20 Leaders’ Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, featured a stunning 27-foot Nataraja sculpture, the world’s tallest representation of Lord Shiva in his dancing form. Relevance GS I: Indian Art Forms Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Nataraja Statue in Bharat Mandapam: The Lost Wax Method: The lost wax method, […]

About The Phanigiri Artefacts

Context: The Phanigiri artefacts, dating from 200 BCE-400 CE and discovered in 1942, are on display at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Relevance: GS I: History, Facts  for Prelims Phanigiri Artefacts: Phanigiri Buddhist Site: Key Findings: Mahayana and Hinayana Depictions: Deification of Buddha: Buddha’s Image: -Source: The Hindu

Historical Place : Well-known for

Historical place : Well-known for 1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines 2. Chandra-ketugargh : Terracotta art 3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts Which of the pairs given above is correctly matched?(2021) a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 c) 3 only d) 2 and 3 Answer: D The Ganeshwar–Jodhpura culture was located in the north-eastern part of […]

With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?

With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?(2021) a) Paragana-Sarkar-Suba b) Sarkar-Paragana-Suba c) Suba-Sarkar-Paragana d) Paragana-Suba-Sarkar Answer : A Using the methods of Sher Shah, Akbar organized his empire into administrative units independently of existing local usage. Groups of villages formed parganas, […]

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Which one of the following statements is correct?(2021) a) Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river. b) Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river. c) Pandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada River. d) Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river. Answer : A The spectacular Buddhist […]

Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?

Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?(2021) a) Dholavira b) Kalibangan c) Rakhigarhi d) Ropar Answer: A Dholavira: The site contains ruins of an ancient IVC/Harappan city. It comprises two parts: a […]

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