History | Art and Culture for Civil Services Examination 2021

Important topics for History | Art and Culture for Civil Services Examination 2021. Current Affairs 2021: Yearly Compilation for UPSC IAS | State PSC and other competitive exams: Current Affairs 2021: Yearly Compilation (Economy) for UPSC IAS | State PSC and other competitive exams Current Affairs 2021: Yearly Compilation (International Relations) for UPSC IAS | … Read more

Best Preparation Strategy For Art And Culture Civil Services Prelims Exam 2021

Best Preparation Strategy For Art And Culture Civil Services Prelims Exam 2021: Art and culture of India is a vast and diverse topic. It is a widespread opinion and view that the Art and Culture subjects are complicated in nature to remember and to cover the entire syllabus – because of its vast diversity. From … Read more

History Question Bank For UPSC | State PSC| Civil Services Preliminary Examination

History Question Bank For UPSC | State PSC| Civil Services Preliminary Examination: History question Bank, second edition is carefully designed to offer extensive practice in the core UPSC CSE & State PSC subject. Each question is designed keeping the inter-disciplinary nature of the paper in mind. Questions are drawn from static concepts and collated with … Read more

UPSC IAS Prelims 2021: Important Questions on Art & Culture – Topic 5 (Caves, Pillars, Sculptures & Stupas)

UPSC IAS Prelims 2021: Important Questions on Art & Culture – Topic 5 (Caves, Pillars, Sculptures & Stupas): Ancient India witnessed a diverse architectural change where kings of various dynasties throughout India constructed caves, pillars, sculptures, stupas with respect to their own beliefs and traditions. Each had a unique structure and features. The topic is … Read more

UPSC IAS Prelims 2021: Important Questions on Art & Culture – Topic 4 (Temple Architecture)

UPSC IAS Prelims 2021: Important Questions on Art & Culture – Topic 4 (Temple Architecture): The temple architecture in India reflects a synthesis of arts, the ideals of Dharma, beliefs, values and the way of life. The culture of Indian temple architecture has encouraged aesthetic independence to temple builders and also its architects have sometimes … Read more

UPSC IAS Prelims 2021: Important Questions on Art & Culture – Topic 3 (Theatre & Drama)

UPSC IAS Prelims 2021: Important Questions on Art & Culture – Topic 3 (Theatre & Drama): Traditional Theatre forms and Puppetry has been a key part of the Indian culture for ages. Performed in different states under different names, costumes, and styles, the drama has been an important source of entertainment as well as a … Read more

UPSC IAS Prelims 2021: Important Questions on Art & Culture – Topic 2 (Classical & Folk Music)

UPSC IAS Prelims 2021: Important Questions on Art & Culture – Topic 2 (Classical & Folk Music): Carnatic and Hindustani Music are the two main traditions of classical music in India. Carnatic Music is found predominantly in the peninsular regions and Hindustani music is found in the northern and central regions. Other than the classical … Read more

UPSC IAS Prelims 2021: Topic-wise Important Questions & Answers on Art & Culture (History)

UPSC IAS Prelims 2021: Topic-wise Important Questions & Answers on Art & Culture (History): most important questions and answers with explanations on Art & Culture categorized topic-wise for the aspirants of UPSC Prelims exam. These questions can be solved to test your preparation for the exam.  UPSC CSE (IAS) Prelims 2021 – Test Series – … Read more

UPSC IAS Prelims 2021: Important Questions on Art & Culture – Topic 1 (Dance Forms in India)

UPSC IAS Prelims 2021: Important Questions on Art & Culture – Topic 1 (Dance Forms in India): Indian Art & Culture is an important part of UPSC (IAS) prelims and mains syllabus. However, the syllabus for Art & Culture is vast and scattered it’s important that the aspirants understand what to study as per the … Read more

Zoological Survey of India lists 62 species of skinks

A recent publication by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) reveals that India is home to 62 species of skinks and says about 57% of all the skinks found in India (33 species) are endemic. Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational and New analysis videos What are Skinks? With long bodies, relatively … Read more

Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan

The Ministry of Tourism took a review meeting of the “Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan” project. What is Adopt a Heritage Scheme? The ‘Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’ scheme is an initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Archaeological Survey of India. It was launched in September … Read more

Ramateertham temple

In another case of temple vandalization in Andhra Pradesh, the miscreants targeted the famous Ramatheertham in Vizianagaram district and desecrated 400-year-old idol of Bhagwan Ram.  About The Ramatheertham temple in Nellimarla Mandal of Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh is dedicated to Lord Sri Rama. This temple belongs to 3rd Century. It is located on the Bavikonda Hills. River Champa flows beneath the … Read more

Significance of world’s oldest cave painting discovered in Indonesia

A team of archaeologists has discovered what may be the world’s oldest known cave painting dating back to more than 45,000 years. Key features of the painting The cave painting depicts a wild boar endemic to the Sulawesi island of Indonesia, where the painting was found. It dates back to more than 45,000 years. The … Read more

New Anubhava Mandapa at Basavakalyan: Karnataka

Karnataka CM laid the foundation stone of Anubhava Mandapa at Basavakalyan, which is considered to be the birthplace of 12th century poet and social reformer Basaveshwara.  The project The Rs/-500-crore project is said to be completed within two years on a 7.5-acre area. The New Anubhava Mantapa, as envisaged now, will be a six-floor structure in the … Read more

Art & Culture for RPSC RAS Prelims Examination

History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan RAS/RTS Mains Exam Paper-I : Part B : Indian History & Culture Art and Culture of India Complete Study notes for State PSC RAS/RTS Prelims Exam syllabus (Art and Culture) Topic name Detailed description of RAS syllabus History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan … Read more