Current Affairs topic analysis
History, Art, Culture & People UPSC PYQs
This cluster gathers history and culture in the news, heritage, personalities, literature, movements, architecture, awards context, and commemorative events. This live collection contains 16 classified questions across 6 exam years, from 2015 to 2024.
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UPSC 2024 · Current Affairs
Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO : 1. Shantiniketan 2. Rani-ki-Vav 3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas 4. Mahabodhi Tem...
UPSC 2021 · Current Affairs
Consider the following statements: 1. 21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF. 2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national...
UPSC 2020 · Current Affairs
With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term 'paramitas' ?
UPSC 2019 · Current Affairs
Consider the following statements: 1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'. 2. The Iqta system of Sultans...
UPSC 2017 · Current Affairs
Consider the following pairs: 1. Radhakanta Deb : First President of the British Indian Association 2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty : Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha 3. Su...
UPSC 2015 · Current Affairs
Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?
UPSC 2024 · Current Affairs
Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?
UPSC 2020 · Current Affairs
With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events ?
UPSC 2020 · Current Affairs
Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because
UPSC 2020 · Current Affairs
With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shunga. 2. Amarasimha is associated w...
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