With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as:
With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as: (a) capital cities (b) ports (c) centres of iron-and-steel making (d) shrines of Jain Tirthankaras Answer: B Korkai, Poompuhar, and Muchiri were well known as ports in ancient South India. Here’s a brief explanation: These cities were primarily known for their […]
In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?
In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located? (a) Andhra (b) Gandhara (c) Kalinga (d) Magadha Answer: A
UPSC Prelims 2023 Question Paper & Answer Key (GS Paper -1)
The UPSC Prelims Exam for 2023 is set to take place on May 28th, 2023 (Sunday). Given that the official answer key is only published by UPSC after the final results are announced, aspirants are in need of a trustworthy and accurate source to evaluate their performance in the IAS Prelims exam. This evaluation […]
Current Affairs Quiz 27 May 2023
Current Affairs 27 May 2023
CONTENTS G20 Countries and Disaster Risk Reduction Context: Recently, the First G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (DRR WG) meeting under India’s G20 Presidency took place, where India highlighted the importance of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Relevance: GS II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Need for Creating a Collective G20 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Highlights of […]
PIB Summaries 27 May 2023
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Focus: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Women and Child Development Ministry has invited nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. About Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Bal Shakti Puraskar Bal Kalyan Puraskar Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) Focus: GS III Infrastructure Why in […]
Static Quiz 27 May 2023 (Indian Economy)
Current Affairs Quiz 26 May 2023
NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System)
Context: The United States recently announced the approval of a $285 million sale of a NASAMS air defense system and related equipment to Ukraine. Relevance GS III: Defence About NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System): The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) is a medium-range ground-based air defense system used by several countries. Here are […]
Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’
Context: Recently, India’s AI Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ has been ranked at No. 75 in the world at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC 2023) in Germany. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ Key Features: Benefits: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC): -Source: Indian Express, PIB