July 2023

V-C of Telangana horticulture university B. Neeraja Prabhakar is new oil palm RAC chairperson

V-C of Telangana horticulture university B. Neeraja Prabhakar is new oil palm RAC chairperson

V-C of Telangana horticulture university B. Neeraja Prabhakar is new oil palm RAC chairperson: B. Neeraja Prabhakar, Vice-Chancellor of Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, has been appointed chairperson of the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR) at Pedavegi, Andhra Pradesh. Ms. Prabhakar’s appointment as RAC chairperson is effective from June 13 and […]

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With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?

Q. With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas 3. Denial of efficacy of rituals Select the correct answers using the codes given below: (a) 1 only (b)

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Aadhav Arjuna was elected as president of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI)

Aadhav Arjuna was elected as president of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI)

Aadhav Arjuna was elected as president of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI): Aadhav Arjuna was elected as president of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI): Aadhav Arjuna, president of the Tamil Nadu Basketball Association (TNBA), was elected president of the Basketball Federation of India (BFI) at an election conducted at Nehru Stadium. Aadhav garnered

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With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India which of the statements given below are correct?

With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India which of the statements given below are correct?

Q. With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India which of the statements given below are correct? 1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by 1stcentury AD. 2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of 3rdcentury AD. 3. The concept of sine of

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With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s

With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s

Q. With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the state and the king was the chief admin authority on them 2. The wages, rules of work,

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Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called “Bhumiparsha Mudra”. It symbolizes

Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called “Bhumiparsha Mudra”. It symbolizes

Q. Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called “Bhumiparsha Mudra”. It symbolizes (a) Buddha’s calling of the earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation (b) Buddha’s calling of the earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara (c) Buddha’s reminder to

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The “dharma” and “Rita” depict a central Idea of ancient vedic civilization of India. In this context, consider the following statements

The “dharma” and “Rita” depict a central Idea of ancient vedic civilization of India. In this context, consider the following statements

Q. The “dharma” and “Rita” depict a central Idea of ancient vedic civilization of India. In this context, consider the following statements : 1. Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one’s duties to oneself and to others. 2. Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe

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Regarding the Indus valley civilization, consider the following statements ?

Regarding the Indus valley civilization, consider the following statements ?

Q. Regarding the Indus valley civilization, consider the following statements ? 1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene. 2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only. (b) 2 only.

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