Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times Q1. Trace the spread of Mahayana Buddhism into Central Asia and Tibet. What role did Indian universities play in this diffusion? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The Chinese protest over PM’s …
Syllabus: Buddhism Source: NIE Context: Prime Minister of India was gifted the Tipitaka by the Thai government during his visit for the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, reigniting public curiosity on Buddhism’s origins and its decline in India. Origins of Buddhism in India: Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (563–483 BCE): Born in Lumbini (Nepal), attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, and …
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NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same. Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the …
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Source: TH Context: The article discusses the historical and modern significance of Nalanda, as recently, the PM inaugurated the New Nalanda University Campus in Rajgir, Bihar. About Nalanda University: Nalanda, an ancient centre of learning and a revered Buddhist site was rediscovered in the 19th century. Founded around 427 AD by Emperor Kumaragupta-I of …
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NOTE: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the question and at the same. Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from …
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Topic: Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. 1. Nalanda University was a pioneering centre of education that transcended geographical boundaries and fostered a global exchange of knowledge and culture. Throw light on the observations of foreign travellers regarding Nalanda. Elaborate. (250 words) Difficulty …
Higher education in India needs urgent attention and massive reforms if India wants to become a Global leader tomorrow. National Knowledge Commission’s report must be implemented as soon as possible.
