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GK & Current Affairs: April 19, 20, 2015

1. Which country generates highest per capita e-waste? [A]Singapore [B]Norway [C]Iceland [D]Denmark Answer: NorwayNotes: As per a report by United Nations University, Norway topped the world’s electronic waste...

April 25, 2015

GK & Current Affairs: April 17, 18, 2015

1. Which state of India is known for highest per capita alcohol consumption? [A]Gujarat [B]Kerala [C]Tamil Nadu [D]Telangana Answer: KeralaNotes: As of 2015, Kerala has India’s highest per...

April 25, 2015

Ochre Coloured Pottery, Black and Red Ware, Painted Grey Ware and Northern Black Polished Ware

Ceramic traditions serve as chronological markers in Indian archaeology. These pottery types help reconstruct the cultural, economic, and technological evolution of early societies in the Indian subcontinent. Ochre...

April 25, 2015

Pottery and Ceramic Traditions in India

Pottery serves as a vital archaeological tool for dating sites and understanding cultural transitions in India. It reflects the technological progress and artistic sensibilities of various historical periods,...

April 25, 2015

Indus Sites: Amri, Kot Diji, Kalibangan, Mohenjodaro, Harappa, Lothal, Dholavira and Rakhigarhi

The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, represents the earliest urban culture in South Asia. Its archaeological record is defined by systematic urban planning, standardized...

April 25, 2015

Stages and Theories of Decline of Indus Civilization

The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), after reaching its peak during the Mature Harappan phase (2600–1900 BCE), underwent a process of decline. This decline resulted in the collapse of...

April 25, 2015

Indus Art, Writing, Architecture and City Planning

The Indus Valley Civilization represents the zenith of Bronze Age urbanism in South Asia. Its culture demonstrates a high degree of standardization, technological sophistication, and social organization. City...

April 25, 2015

Expansion of Village Sites and Development of Metal Technology

The transition from the Neolithic to the Chalcolithic period marks a critical phase in human history where settled village life expanded and metal technology emerged. This period, often...

April 25, 2015

Indus Civilization

The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), also known as the Harappan Civilization, is a Bronze Age society that flourished in the northwestern regions of South Asia from approximately 3300...

April 25, 2015

Bhimbetka and Adamgarh Cave Art

Prehistoric cave art provides direct evidence of human creativity, belief systems, and environmental adaptation. Among the numerous sites in India, Bhimbetka and Adamgarh stand out for their extensive...

April 25, 2015

Prehistoric Cave Art in India

Prehistoric cave art serves as the earliest record of human creative expression, social organization, and environmental interaction. Found primarily in rock shelters and caves across the Indian subcontinent,...

April 25, 2015

Maski, Brahmagiri, Sangankallu, Tekkalkota, Piklihal, Nagarjunakonda, Daojali Hading, Kuchai and Sarutadu

The Neolithic period in India marks the transition to settled agriculture and the use of polished stone tools. Megalithic culture often succeeds the Neolithic or Chalcolithic phases in...

April 25, 2015