Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Q1. Analyse the technological achievements of the Harappan Civilization. Examine their contribution to urban development and economic activity. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The Harappan Civilization represents one of the earliest …
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Source: HT Subject: Art and Culture Context: UNESCO has inscribed Pakistan’s Boreendo, a rare clay vessel-flute linked to the Indus Valley musical tradition, on the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding list. About Boreendo: What it is? The Boreendo is a spherical clay vessel-flute, producing mellow, breathy tones used in folk melodies, pastoral …
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Topic: Art & Culture Q1. “Urban planning in the Indus Valley Civilization laid the foundation for India’s architectural and engineering traditions”. Discuss the features and significance of this legacy. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question To link the advanced urban planning of the Indus Valley Civilization with the continuity of India’s …
Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times Q1. “The urbanism of the Harappan Civilization was not just material but also deeply ideological”. Analyse how Harappan city planning reflected social organisation, economic structure, and religious worldview. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: TOI Context: The tragic incident at Lothal highlights the risks researchers face while uncovering historical knowledge. Lothal, a prominent Harappan-era port city, represents a critical chapter in India’s ancient maritime and trade history. About Lothal: Historical Significance: Southernmost Indus Valley Civilization site, built around 2200 BCE, known for its advanced trade and bead-making industry. …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 October 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: New Indian Express Context: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has flagged concerns regarding the poor preservation, lack of tourist facilities, and halted excavation activities at Dholavira, an ancient Harappan city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. About Dholavira: Significance: Dholavira is an important archaeological site from the Indus Valley Civilization, inhabited from 3000 BCE to …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 3 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: IE Context: A new study by IIT Gandhinagar has provided fresh evidence supporting the existence of a dockyard at Lothal, Gujarat, during the Harappan Civilization. The research reveals that the Sabarmati River, which now flows 20 km away, once ran close to Lothal, enhancing its significance as a major trade route. The study suggests …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Ancient and Medieval Source: BBC Context: Scientists have uncovered a sprawling burial site in India, belonging to one of the world’s earliest urban civilizations, the Indus Society. What do we know about the site? The excavation of the site started in 2019 near Khatiya village in Kutch Region of …
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Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. The artists of Harappan time surely had fine artistic sensibilities and a vivid imagination. Elaborate in light of Harappan art. (250 words). Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: ASI’s excavation at Harappan …
