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Perini Natyam

March 2, 2023

Perini Natyam is an ancient dance form that originated and thrived in the southern state of Telangana during the Kakatiya dynasty. It is a tribute to Lord Siva, the Hindu god of destruction. Soldiers traditionally performed the dance form before ..

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Banking, Finance & Economy Current Affairs Quiz -March 1 ,2023

March 1, 2023

1. Who released the Revised Guidelines on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)-2023? [A] Narendra Modi[B] Rao Inderjit Singh[C] Ratan Tata[D] None of the above Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Rao Inderjit Singh] Notes:Minister of State for Statistics ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – February 16, 2023 [Mock Test]

March 1, 2023

1. Which of the following is/are the criteria for the eligibility of language to be considered for classification as “classical language”? Extraordinary antiquity of its early transcripts over a period of 1500-2000 years. The literary tradition should be original and ..

Where is Atacama Desert?

March 1, 2023

The Atacama Desert is situated in South America, spanning across a 1,600 km strip of land on the Pacific coast. This desert plateau is situated west of the Andes Mountains. It is the world’s driest nonpolar desert. It mostly consists ..

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What was Hyneria udlezinye?

March 1, 2023

Hyneria udlezinye was a prehistoric fish species that is of great interest to paleontologists and evolutionary biologists. This species lived around 360 million years ago during the Devonian period and was a predatory sarcopterygian. Its discovery has provided valuable insights ..

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Who are Bandi Singhs?

March 1, 2023

There are protests in Punjab to release the Bandi Sikhs, who are prisoners. The Bandi Sikhs are in jail for more than 30 years now. They have been imprisoned for various convictions. Who are Bandi Singhs? Bandi Singhs is the ..

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What is 1D Wormhole Corrosion?

March 1, 2023

Scientists have recently discovered a new form of corrosion known as the 1D wormhole corrosion. This type of corrosion is characterized by a wormhole-like 1D morphology that can serve as a mass-flow pathway. The discovery of this type of corrosion ..

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1,300 year-old Buddhist stupa found in Odisha

March 1, 2023

The Archaeological Survey of India recently discovered a 1,300-year-old Buddhist stupa near Jagannath temple located in Puri. The stupa was discovered during a mining operation. Khondalite stone is mined here. It is a metamorphic rock and was used in the ..

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8th Raisina Dialogue

March 1, 2023

The eighth edition of the Raisina Dialogue is to be held in March 2023. PM Modi will inaugurate the dialogue. The Ministry of External Affairs is hosting the dialogue along with Observer Research Foundation. The dialogue is to be held ..

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India-UK Young Professionals Scheme

March 1, 2023

The UK Government recently launched the Young Professionals Scheme. Under the scheme, Indian nationals of age 18 years to 30 years can live and work in Britain for up to two years. About the scheme To avail of the benefits ..

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