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Importance of Ladakh’s Pangong Tso south bank

Context: Recently the Indian Army thwarted an attempt by China to change the status quo near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) by deploying its troops to a previously un-deployed area on the southern bank of the Pangong Tso Lake in eastern Ladakh. About the Pangong Lake It is an endorheic lake (landlocked) that is partly in India’s Ladakh region ... .Read more

Updated on 2 September, 2020 GS1 Geography

Rare Renati Chola era inscription unearthed

Context: A rare inscription dating back to the Renati Chola era has been unearthed in a remote village of Kadapa district that has kindled interest among the fraternity of archaeology and history. More on the news: Going by the language and characters, the inscription was written in archaic Telugu. The inscription seems to throw light on the recor... .Read more

Updated on 1 September, 2020 GS1 Art & Culture

Members of Great Andaman tribe test COVID-19 positive

Context: This is one of the first cases of COVID-19 infection among the endangered PVTGs of the islands. About Great Andamanese tribe The Great Andamanese are one of five PVTGs that reside in the Andamans archipelago. Their population is just 74 individuals, and they speak Jeru among themselves. The five PVTGs residing in Andamans : Grea... .Read more

Updated on 28 August, 2020 GS1 Social issues & Justice

Fascinating Folk Dances of Tamil Nadu, Jammu & Kashmir, & Ladakh

Context: The Ministry of Tourism organized an online programme - Fascinating Folk Dances of Tamil Nadu, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh - to foster the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. Folk Dances of Tamil Nadu, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh: Kashmir: Kud, Dumhal, Rouf, Hafiza, BhandJashan among others are examples of dances which are performed at weddings a... .Read more

Updated on 27 August, 2020 GS1 Art & Culture

Warli paintings: A tribal art heritage

Context: With a view to promote Indian folk art, National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) a PSU has displayed Maharashtra's famous Warli painting on the outer walls of its Corporate Office in Noida. More on the news: This effort has not only beautified the surrounding area but has also aroused a curiosity among the people towards Warli painting. ... .Read more

Updated on 26 August, 2020 GS1 Art & Culture

History of India’s National Flag

Context: On July 22, 1947, when members of the Constituent Assembly of India met in the Constitution Hall in Delhi, the first item on the agenda was reportedly a motion by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, about adopting a national flag for free India. Background: During the constituent assembly meeting, it was proposed that “the National Flag of India sha... .Read more

Updated on 20 August, 2020 GS1 Modern Indian History