Q. The Grantha script, once used to write Sanskrit, was mainly from which Indian State? [A] Tamil Nadu [B] Kerala [C] Andhra Pradesh [D] Karnataka Answer: A Archaeologists found 11th and 16th-century stone inscriptions in Pazhnchervazhi village near Kangayam in Tamil Nadu, featuring ‘Grantham’ and Tamil scripts. Grantham, a historical script, once scribed Sanskrit across … Read more
Q. Arichalmunai point, recently seen in the news, is located in which state? [A] Rajasthan [B] Kerala [C] Tamil Nadu [D] Karnataka Answer: C Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage at the origin point of Ram Setu, Arichal Munai, in Tamil Nadu, and visited temples in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala linked to the Ramayana tale. … Read more
Q. Which style of architecture was used in the construction of the Jagannath Temple, recently seen in the news? [A] Kalinga architecture [B] Nagara architecture [C] Dravida architecture [D] Vesara architecture Answer: A Odisha’s Chief Minister inaugurated a heritage corridor encircling the revered Jagannath Temple in Puri, one of Hinduism’s most renowned sites. Built in … Read more
Q. Who is the author of ‘Thirukkural’, a collection of couplets on ethics, politics, economy and love? [A] Thiruvalluvar [B] Shankaracharya [C] Kambar [D] Subramanya Bharathi Answer: A Read more: Current Affairs India Yearbook 2024 PDF for UPSC, State PSC Civil Services and other competitive exams Read more: Art & Culture Current Affairs MCQs Indian Prime Minister … Read more
Q. Kalaram Mandir, which was recently seen in the news, is located in which state? [A] Telangana [B] Gujarat [C] Maharashtra [D] Madhya Pradesh Answer: C Read more: Current Affairs India Yearbook 2024 PDF for UPSC, State PSC Civil Services and other competitive exams Read more: Art & Culture Current Affairs MCQs India’s Prime Minister recently visited … Read more
Q. Red Ant Chutney, which has recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, belongs to which state? [A] Odisha [B] Bihar [C] Goa [D] Jharkhand Answer: A Read more: Current Affairs India Yearbook 2024 PDF for UPSC, State PSC Civil Services and other competitive exams Read more: Art & Culture Current Affairs MCQs The Red Ant Chutney … Read more
Q. Basukinath Jha, winner of Sahitya Akademi Award-2023, is a writer in which language? [A] Hindi [B] Maithili [C] Bhojpuri [D] Gujarati Answer: B Read more: Current Affairs India Yearbook 2024 PDF for UPSC, State PSC Civil Services and other competitive exams On 21 December 2023, the Sahitya Akademi has announced to give the Sahitya Akademi … Read more
Which city is the host of the first Indian Art, Architecture & Design Biennale (IAADB) 2023? [A] Chennai [B] New Delhi [C] Mysuru [D] Varanasi Answer: B Read more: Current Affairs India Yearbook 2024 PDF for UPSC, State PSC Civil Services and other competitive exams Read more: Art & Culture Current Affairs MCQs Prime Minister Narendra Modi … Read more
Q. ‘Meidias hydria’, which was seen in the news, is an ancient vase from which country? [A] Greece [B] Austria [C] Japan [D] Euthopia Answer: A Read more: Art & Culture Current Affairs MCQs ‘Meidias hydria’, an Ancient Greek vase from 420 BC, on loan from the British museum for the temporary exhibition titled Meanings’ … Read more