Hindustani Music
Hindustani Music is one of the two distinct schools of Indian Classical Music practiced mainly in North India. The other school of Indian Classical Music is Carnatic music which is practiced mainly in Southern India. Origin of Hindustani Music Major Styles of Hindustani Music Dhrupad Khayal Tarana Style Thumri Tappa Ghazal Hindustani Music Gharanas Hindustani vs. Carnatic […]
Indian Puppetry
Origin of Indian Puppetry The origins of Indian puppetry trace back to antiquity, with references dating as far back as 500 BC. Archaeological excavations at Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro have unearthed puppets with sockets, providing evidence of puppetry’s popularity in ancient India. Notable literary works such as Silappadikaram and the Mahabharata, composed in the first and second century BC, also mention puppetry. […]
Shramana Tradition
Origin Shramana – Significance Shramana Schools Jainism Buddhism Ajivikas Ajnanas Charvakas Shramana – Influence on Indian Culture Related Links: Schools of Indian Philosophy Tribal Forest Rights Mural Paintings in India Integration of Princely States After Independence
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
What is AI? Characteristics & Components: What are the Differences Between AI, ML, and DL? What are the Different Categories of AI? Artificial intelligence can be divided into two different categories: Weak AI/ Narrow AI Strong AI What are the Different Types of AI? Reactive AI Limited Memory AI Theory-of-mind AI Self-aware AI As the name […]
Extradition
About States involved How is it Implemented? The Extradition Treaty Extradition Procedure in India A few Common Bars on Extradition Related Links: Supreme Court of India High Court of India International Criminal Court (ICC) International Court of Justice (ICJ)
HPSC HCS Eligibility Criteria
HCS Eligibility Conditions (Nationality) Age Limit Age Relaxation for Various Categories HPSC HCS Eligibility Criteria 2025 Domicile For candidates to avail reservation benefits, permanent domicile status in Haryana is crucial. According to the HPSC HCS Eligibility notification, only residents of Haryana will receive age relaxation and other applicable reservation benefits for the specified post. Non-domiciled […]
UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
Indian Cities on UNESCO Creative Cities Network UNESCO Major Initiatives of UNESCO Reports Related Links: UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India Garba: Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage Biological Diversity Act 2002 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
Tribes Advisory Council
Duty of Tribes Advisory Council To advise on such matters pertaining to the welfare and advancement of the Scheduled Tribes in the State as may be referred to them by the Governor. Related Links: Fifth Schedule of Indian Constitution Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution Autonomous District Councils PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups)
Autonomous District Councils
Background of Origin About the Autonomous District Councils Major Issues Associated with the ADCs Related Links: Fifth Schedule of Indian Constitution Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution Tribal Forest Rights Scheduled Tribes of India
Supercapacitor
About Supercapacitor Device Benefits Biodegradable Supercapacitor It is an electrochemical charge storage device with a fast charging/discharging cycle, high power density and a longer lifecycle. Features Related Links: Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme Semicon India Programme Chip 4 or Fab 4 Alliance Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes
