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Mayiladumparai (TN): India’s earliest Iron Age site

May 18, 2022

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu announced in the state Assembly that Mayiladumparai is the oldest Iron Age site currently found in India. How is it confirmed that Mayiladumparai is the oldest Iron Age site? Radiocarbon dating of excavations from the ..

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Sun Temples in India

May 11, 2022

Recently, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor participated in prayers at the Martand Sun temple. But Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said that the event violated rules. What prayers were conducted at the Martand Sun temple? Navgrah Ashtamangalam pooja was held ..

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Rakhigarhi Excavation -Recent finds

May 9, 2022

The latest round of excavations at the Rakhigarhi site led to some discoveries What things have been found in the latest round of excavations? The latest round of excavations revealed the structure of some houses, lanes and drainage systems, and ..

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Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train

May 6, 2022

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation’s (IRCTC) first Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train will be run under the aegis of the new policy of the Ministry of Railways. On 21st June 2022, this train will be commencing its maiden journey. ..

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‘Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniya’ Video series

April 29, 2022

On 26th April 2022, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur launched ‘Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniya.’ It is a short video series that has been created in collaboration with the OTT platform Netflix. This launch keeps in line with the ..

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Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya – Update (April, 2022)

April 14, 2022

On 14th April 2022, the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The contribution of India’s prime ministers will be showcased in the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya. Overview: The first person to buy a ticket to the ..

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Gujarat ‘Madhavpur Mela’

April 11, 2022

On 10th April 2022, President Ramnath Kovind inaugurated the annual Madhavpur Mela. It is a five-day cultural fair that is held in Madhavpur, the coastal village, located 60 kilometers south of Porbandar. Overview: This festival celebrates the marriage of Lord ..

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Exhibition on India’s Freedom Struggle from 1757 to 1947

April 7, 2022

On 4th April 2022, an exhibition was organized showcasing India’s freedom struggle. This exhibition was organized by the Indian Council of Historical Research under the Ministry of Education. Overview: Speaker of Lok Sabha, Om Birla had inaugurated this exhibition. This ..

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