Jainism: Origin, Doctrines, Spread, and Causes of Decline

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Jainism

Jainism: Origin, Doctrines, Spread, and Causes of Decline Cause of origin: The primary cause of the origin of the religion was the religious unrest in India in the 6th Century B.C. In society, many complex rituals and sacrifices were advocated during the Later Vedic period which was not acceptable to the common people. The sacrificial ceremonies were too expansive, and the superstitious beliefs and mantras confused people. These are not easily understood by all people. The Brahmans stated themselves as upper Varna with the highest status in society and demanded…

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Ten New RAMSAR Sites of India

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10 New Ramsars in India

Ten New RAMSAR Sites of India India added 10 more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites. These sites include six sites in Tamil Nadu, one each in Goa, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha. As there were 54 Ramsar sites earlier in India, by adding these sites, the total number of Ramsar sites in India increased to 64 covering an area of 12,50,361 ha in the country. Designation of these sites would help in the conservation and management of the wetlands and wise use of their resources. Insights of Indian Ramsar sites…

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The Vedic Culture: 1500-600 B.C.

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The Vedic Culture: 1500-600 B.C. Main contents in the post: The advent of the Aryans The original home of Aryans The Vedic literature and their importance The Rig Vedic age and its culture Tribal conflict Political organization Social life Economic Condition Religion The Later Vedic age and its culture Phases of Vedic culture: The period of 1500 to 600 B.C can be divided as: Early Vedic Period or Rig Vedic Period (1500 B.C – 1000 B.C) Later Vedic Period (1000 B.C – 600 B.C) The advent of the Aryans After…

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Identity of Aryan Culture

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Identity of Aryan Culture

Identity of Aryan Culture The post, Identity of Aryan culture is important for various purposes of study, for UPSC IAS, PCS, UPPSC, BPSC, and other History graduation exams. The texts consist of traits of Aryan: The principal (identity of Aryan cultural) traits of Aryan culture are set out by Vedic, Iranian, and Greek literary texts and cognate terms found in the proto-Indo-European languages. The texts helped in reconstructing the material and other aspects of Aryans Culture comprising the Rig Veda, the Zend-Avesta, and Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. The time of…

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The Harappan Culture

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Imporatnt fact of Harappan civilization

The Harappan Culture: the Bronze Age civilization in Indus Valley The Harappan civilization arose in the Northwestern part of the Indian Subcontinent. This civilization was discovered first in 1921 at the Harappa situated in the province of west Punjab in Pakistan. The name Harappan civilization was given to this culture due to its first excavation site Harappa. This civilization was an Urban civilization. Geographical area/Area Covered in Harappan Culture The Harappan Culture covered the parts of Punjab, Haryana, Sindh, Baluchistan, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and the fringes of Western Uttar Pradesh. This…

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Five New Ramsar Sites in India

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Five new Ramsar Wetland sites in India

Five New Ramsar Sites in India India has designated five new Ramsar wetlands for International importance. Now including these five sites, the total number of Ramsar Wetland Sites in India is increased from 49 to 54. Out of these 5 Ramsar Sites, three wetlands are in Tamil Nadu, one in Mizoram, and the other in Madhya Pradesh. Name of the five new Ramsar Sites are: Karaikal Bird Sanctuary: Tamil Nadu This bird sanctuary is situated in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu. More than a hundred species of bird resided…

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Draupadi Murmu: The 15th President of India

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Draupadi Murmu the 15th President of India

Draupadi Murmu: The 15th President of India In June 2022, the BJP nominated her as the Presidential Candidate, and she was elected President in July 2022. The oath of Draupadi Murmu, for President, was on 25 July 2022. Draupadi Murmu-Early Life: Draupadi Murmu was born on 20 June 1958. Her Childhood Santhali name was ‘Puti’ which was changed to Draupadi by her school teacher. Some important facts related to Draupadi Murmu are: The name of the village Draupadi Murmu belongs to Uparbeda village of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha. She belongs…

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PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan

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PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan

PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) Launched by: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Launch date: 13th October 2021 About PMGS-NMP: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the PM Gati Shakti – National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) on 13th October 2021 for providing Multi-Modal Connectivity infrastructure to various economic zones Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) accorded approval for the implementation of PM Gatishaakti National Mater plan on 21st October 2021. PM Gati Shakti is a digital platform to bring 16 Ministries including Railways and Roadways together for integrated planning and…

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Global Gender Gap Index 2022

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Top 10 countries in Global Gender Gap index

Global Gender Gap (GGG) Index 2022 Global Gender Gap (GGG) Index: released on 13 July 2022 The index released by: World Economic Forum This year, the report covers 146 countries, including for the first time Comoros. Iceland is on top rank with a score 0.908 The rank of India: 135 out of 146 countries. In 2021 the rank of India was 140 out of 156 Countries. Afghanistan on 146th (last) rank with a minimum score 0.435; (43.5%) About: The GGG index was first introduced by the World Economic Forum in…

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World Drug Report 2022

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Most used stimulant drug region wise in Map.

World Drug Report 2022 Released on: 27 June 2022 Released by: UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) The World Drug report 2022 was released on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 26 June 2022. International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking or World Drug Day: It is marked on 26 June every year to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse. The theme of World Drug Day: ‘Addressing drug challenges in health and humanitarian crises UNODC (UN Office…

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