Vedic society and religion
QUES . What are the main features of Vedic society and religion? Do you think some of the features are still prevailing in Indian society? UPSC 2023…
Socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries
Ques : Bring out the socio-economic effects of the introduction of railways in different countries of the world. UPSC 2023 GS MAINS PAPER I, 150 words, 10…
Approach towards education and nationalism : Mahatma Gandhi vs Rabindranath Tagore
QUES . What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach toward education and nationalism? UPSC 2023 GS MAINS PAPER I , 150…
August 7- the National Handloom Day
The Union Government had declared 7th of August as the National Handloom Day in July 2015 with the objective of generating awareness about the importance of the…
Besnagar and the Heliodorus pillar
Besnagar Besnagar is situated east of the Betwa River, in the fork of the Betwa and Bes rivers, 9 km from Sanchi. The town of Besnagar, 3…
Sittanavasal Cave
Sittanavasal Cave is a 2nd-century Tamil Śramaṇa complex of caves in Sittanavasal village in Pudukottai district of Tamil Nadu. Its name is a distorted form of Sit-tan-na-va-yil,…
Bhaja Caves
Bhaja Caves are a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC situated near the city of Pune in Maharashtra. The inscriptions and…
Manipuri Sankirtana – Performance and Social Significance
Manipuri Sankirtana is a form of performing art involving ritual singing, drumming and dancing performed in the temples and domestic spaces in Manipur . It is practised…
Geographical indication(GI) tagging – Purpose, Criteria and Significance
WHAT IS GI TAGGING ? A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin…
Bani Thani Painting
Bani Thani is an miniature painting painted by Nihal Chand from the Marwar school of Kishangarh. It portrays a woman who is elegant and graceful. The painting’s…