ASI Clears Further Excavations At Four Sites In Tamil Nadu For prelims: Khiladi location, about viagra river, Sangam age and ASI For mains: Sangam age In news: Findings during keeladi excavations in September proved that the history of the Sangam era earlier considered as old as 3rd century BC, is as old as 6th century BC. Why further ... .Read more
Updated on 26 October, 2019 GS1 Ancient Indian History Art & Culture
Two-Child Policy Recently the Assam government announced Two-Child Policy. In this policy, people with more than two children will not be eligible for government jobs from January 2021. Know Assam's Two-Child Policy: The policy seeks to bar those having more than two children from being elected or nominated to panchayat and other local bodies’ ... .Read more
Updated on 25 October, 2019 GS1 GS2 GS3 Security Society Social issues & Justice Environment Health and Family wellfare
As the Monsoon and Climate Shift, India Faces Worsening Floods Extreme precipitation events are on the rise in India, driven by warming temperatures and changes in the monsoon. The resulting floods are being exacerbated by unplanned urban growth and environmental degradation, driving millions from their homes and causing widespread damage. Backgro... .Read more
Updated on 25 October, 2019 GS1 GS3 Environment Geography
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn Monday took to Twitter to share the first look of his upcoming period drama film, Tanhaji: The unsung warrior. It is being said that the film is based on Subedar Tanaji Malusare, a Maratha military leader and a close aide of Chhatrapati Shivaji. Who is Taanaji? Taanaji hails from malusree clan. Taana... .Read more
Updated on 22 October, 2019 GS1 Medieval Indian History Art & Culture
Blanket ban mooted on the chemical-based colours which have a high content of hazardous metals used during the Petta Thullal ritual. Taking a serious note of the health hazards posed by the material to the pilgrims and to the environment, the authorities have proposed a blanket ban on the material in the upcoming season, Why ban on needed on... .Read more
Updated on 21 October, 2019 GS1 Current Affairs Art & Culture