UPSC Key Highlights: G7 Summit, Telegram Ban, and Mohenjo-daro 'Dancing Girl'
Key topics include the G7 summit in France, the ban on Telegram, and the historical significance of the Mohenjo-daro 'Dancing Girl' artifact.
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UPSC Exam Key Topics: Mohenjo-daro, Hiuen Tsang, Queen Pineapple
An article provides key information for UPSC exam preparation, covering historical figures, archaeological sites, and agricultural topics.
The Simple Genius of the Indus Wheel: Redefining Ancient Urban Transport
Ancient terracotta cart models discovered in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro are highlighted for their innovative design, which significantly redefined urban transport in the Indus Valley Civilization.
Ancient City of Mohenjo-daro Prospered by Reducing Economic Inequality
Research suggests that Mohenjo-daro, a major city of the Indus Valley Civilization over 4,000 years ago, prospered significantly after implementing measures to reduce economic inequality.
A train journey into the silence of Mohenjo-Daro, where time still breathes
KARACHI: The dust clung to my shoes long after I had left Mohenjo-Daro after a short visit.
Mohenjo-daro figurine's controversial interpretation as a 'dancer'
An article discusses the historical interpretation of a Mohenjo-daro figurine, specifically how it came to be known as a 'dancer' and subsequently associated with vulgarity.
Archaeological Debate on Mohenjo-daro's Dancing Girl
An article explores the cultural and historical significance of the 'Dancing Girl' artifact from Mohenjo-daro, questioning societal perceptions and interpretations of ancient art.
New Insights on Low Inequality in Ancient Mohenjo-daro
New archaeological insights into Mohenjo-daro, one of South Asia’s first cities, suggest that inequality was low and decreased as its citizens prospered.
Ancient Indus City Mohenjo-Daro Found to Be Older Than Previously Thought
New research suggests that the famous Indus metropolis of Mohenjo-Daro in Pakistan is older than previously believed, challenging existing notions of the Indus culture's sudden urbanization.
NCERT to Restore Original 'Dancing Girl' Image in Class 9 Arts Textbook
NCERT will restore the original image of the 'Dancing Girl' of Mohenjo-daro in its Class IX arts education textbooks, after the figurine's torso appeared visually altered in a previous version, following an Express report.
NCERT Textbook Covers Mohenjo-daro's 'Dancing Girl' Statue, Sparks Controversy
India's NCERT has sparked controversy by depicting the iconic 'Dancing Girl' statue from Mohenjo-daro with a covered torso in a Class 9 textbook, citing the need to make it 'age-appropriate.' Critics have called this an 'obsolete Victorian view' and questioned the historical accuracy.
Weekly Bulletin Covers Zapatero, Raúl Castro Imputations and Cannes Claims
This week's bulletin explores the historical foundations of current national and international events, ranging from recent judicial cases involving Zapatero and Raúl Castro to topics like Ebola, Cannes, the ancient city of Mohenjo-daro, and Korean 'haenyeo' divers.
New Excavations Reveal Mohenjo-daro is Older Than Previously Thought
Recent archaeological excavations at Mohenjo-daro, an ancient city in the Indus Valley, indicate that the site is older than previously believed.