Why in the News?
The Mangarh hillock in Rajasthan should be classified as a monument of national importance in remembrance of the 1500 Bhil tribal independence fighters, according to a report by the National Monuments Authority (NMA).
What are Monuments of National Importance?
The Archaeological Survey of India has identifies any monument as the "Monuments of National Importance" if it is a:
About:
Historical Perspective:
Since MANGARH HILLOCK is a part of monuments, here’s a video to clear your concepts on this topic:
Why in News?
The Union Home Minister paid tribute to Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee on his birth anniversary.
Why in News?
Recently, a position paper by the Karnataka government on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has described Pythagoras’s theorem as “fake news”.
About
Pythagoras: Theorem named after him
Pythagoras Theorem
How do we know that Indian mathematicians from the Vedic period knew this?
How did the Knowledge of Equation Evolve?
Veda
- About:
- A Veda is a collection of poems or hymns composed in archaic Sanskrit by Indo-European-speaking peoples who lived in northwest India during the 2nd millennium BCE.
- There are four Vedas, the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda.
- Rig Veda:
- The Rigveda, or “Veda of Verses,” the earliest of those, is composed of about 1,000 hymns addressed to various deities and mostly arranged to serve the needs of the priestly families who were the custodians of that sacred literature.
- Sama Veda:
- The Samaveda, or “Veda of Chants,” is made up of a selection of verses—drawn almost wholly from the Rigveda—that are provided with musical notation and are intended as an aid to the performance of sacred songs.
- Yajur Veda:
- The Yajurveda, or “Veda of Sacrificial Formulas,” contains prose formulas applicable to various rites, along with verses intended for a similar purpose.
- Atharva Veda:
- It is a later compilation that includes incantations and magic spells.
Since Phythagores theorem is related to Vedic age , here’s a document to clear your concepts on the same here:
Why in News?
The 23rd anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas is being observed on the 26th of July 2022.
About:
Operation Vijay:
To read more information on this topic:
Anayoottu, an annual ritual at the Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur was recently held.
Why in news?
Mythology behind
Since ANAYOOTTU is a part of festivals, here’s a document to clear your concepts on the same:
Why in the news?
What is the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)?
- The Archaeological Survey of India, or ASI, is an affiliated agency of the Government of India's Ministry of Culture.
- It is responsible for archaeological research and conservation, as well as the protection and preservation of historic monuments and archaeological sites around the country.
A potential UNESCO World Heritage Site
What are the Challenges?
Ashoka’s Edicts
- A total of 33 inscriptions are inscribed on monoliths, poles and cavern walls by Ashoka. Most of them are written in Brahmi script except one which is carved in Aramaic and Greek (located in Afghanistan).
- James Prinsep, an archaeologist and an official of East India Company was the first one to interpret the edicts.
- These epitaphs were constructed along trade routes so that the majority of people could read them. The motive behind these edicts was to show Emperor Ashoka’s faithfulness towards peace by following Buddhism and to make individuals aware of Dhamma.
Since Sannati and Kanaganahalli Buddhist Sites are related to Buddhism, here’s a document to clear your concepts on the same here:
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2. Who is Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee and what is his connection to the article? |
3. How does Pythagorean Geometry relate to the Vedic-Era mentioned in the article? |
4. What is the significance of Kargil Vijay Diwas? |
5. What is ANAYOOTTU and its relevance to the article? |
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