World’s Oldest Calendar
14 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Archaeologists at Göbekli Tepe in Turkey have uncovered the world’s oldest calendar, dating back nearly 13,000 years. ...
Art and Culture
Art and Culture
Project Pari
09 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Project PARI (Public Art of India) is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Culture to celebrate and enhance...
Art and Culture
10th National Handloom Day Celebrations
06 August 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: “VIRAASAT,” an exhibition marking the 10th National Handloom Day, has commenced at Handloom Haat, New Delhi. The event features...
Art and Culture
Kalaripayattu
27 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Recognises Kalaripayattu Federation of India for Promotion of Kalaripayattu in Country. Overview...
Art and Culture
Assam’s 700-yr-old Moidams to be considered for World Heritage List
22 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Moidams, an ancient mound-burial system from the Ahom dynasty in Assam that dates back 700 years, will be...
Art and Culture
Discovery of Early Christian Building in Bahrain
15 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Archaeologists uncovered one of the earliest Christian buildings in the Arabian Gulf in Samahij, Bahrain, providing the first physical...
Art and Culture
Palitana: A Revered Jain Pilgrimage Destination
15 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The decision to ban non-veg foods in Palitana was made after nearly 200 Jain monks protested and succeeded in...
Art and Culture
Qutub Minar
13 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: In 2023-24, Qutub Minar, a 13th-century marvel built by the Delhi Sultanate, surpassed Agra Fort of the Mughal Empire...
Art and Culture
Oldest Ancient Temple Unearthed in Cyprus
13 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: A team of archaeologists from the University of Siena has discovered a 4,000-year-old temple, thought to be the oldest...
Art and Culture
Khandagiri & Udayagiri Caves
12 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: On the third day of her Odisha tour, President Droupadi Murmu visited the Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves in Bhubaneswar....