About The Fatehpur Sikri
Context: A 61-year-old French tourist recently died inside the Fatehpur Sikri fort after she fell from a nine-feet-high platform following the collapse of a wooden railing. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Fatehpur Sikri: Foundation and Mughal Capital: UNESCO World Heritage Site: Architectural Highlights: Notable Buildings: -Source: Indian Express
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
Hoysala Temples – Key Facts
Context: The Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala, the famed Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebid and Somanathapur in Karnataka have been added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage list. This inclusion marks the 42nd UNESCO World Heritage Site in India Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Hoysala Temples – Key Facts Chennakeshava Temple […]
75th Anniversary of Operation Polo
Context: India celebrated the 75thanniversary of Operation Polo on September 13, 2023. On this day in 1948, Indian Army launched military action to integrate the princely state of Hyderabad. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Background of Operation Polo Reasons for Launching Operation Polo Operation Polo on the Ground
About Konark Sun Temple
Context: The 18th G20 Summit was held in New Delhi, for the first time on 9th -10th September 2023, under the theme ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Details: The summit took place at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. As a tribute […]
About The Megalithic Dolmen Site
Context: Unique terracotta figurines in different states of preservation have been found in recent archaeological explorations conducted in the megalithic dolmen site at Mudu Konaje, near Moodbidri, in Dakshina Kannada. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Megalithic Dolmen Site: Key Findings at the Mudu Konaje Megalithic Dolmen Site: Significance of Findings: -Source: The […]
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, […]
Acharya Vinoba Bhave Jayanti
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid tributes to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his Jayanti, 11th September. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Acharya Vinoba Bhave Role in Freedom Struggle: Role in Social Work Bhoodan Movement 1951: Gramdan: Brahma Vidya Mandir: Sarvodaya Movement: Some of his works:-
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
About The Madan Lal Dhingra
Context: On the 114th death anniversary of Madan Lal Dhingra, a massive memorial was inaugurated in Amritsar, where he hailed from. Relevance: GS I: History Madan Lal Dhingra: Indian Revolutionary Freedom Fighter -Source: Indian Express