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27Nov 2024

New Pterosaur Discovery Sheds Light on Early Flight

Why in the news? Paleontologists uncover a 100-million-year-old pterosaur species in Australia, offering insights into the evolution of powered flight in vertebrates, marking a significant paleontological discovery. Discovery of a New Pterosaur Species: Paleontologists in western Queensland, Australia, uncovered a 100-million-year-old fossil of a new pterosaur species. Pterosaurs, flying reptiles of the Mesozoic Era (252.2–66 …

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19May 2024

PAIR OF HUMAN FOOTPRINTS IN ROCK ART FOUND IN MANGALORE

Why in the news? A pair of human footprints in rock art form has been discovered near Boloor Panne Koteda Babbu Swami shrine in Mangalore. The footprints are estimated to date back to the first or second century A.D. This discovery marks the first evidence of rock art in Mangalore city. About Rock Arts: Rock …

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17May 2024

“REVOLUTIONARY DISCOVERY: 23,000-YEAR-OLD FOOTPRINTS ALTER AMERICA’S HUMAN HISTORY”

Why in the news? Archaeological breakthrough: 23,000-year-old footprints found in New Mexico challenge existing human history in America, suggesting earlier habitation. Discovery at White Sands National Park redefines ancient human presence, providing valuable insights into early interactions and life in North America. About White Sands National Park: Location:situated in New Mexico, covering an area of …

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08May 2024

THE 4,600-YEAR-OLD WOMAN FROM RAKHIGARHI

Relevance: GS 1 – Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Why in the news? The DNA study of a skeleton from an archaeological site in Haryana has sparked extensive interest in genomics, history, archaeology, and linguistics. The findings, slated for inclusion in a …

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22Apr 2024

THE SATAVAHANAS

Introduction The Satavahanas emerged in the 1st century BC in the Deccan region, succeeding the Mauryans as native rulers in Deccan and Central India. Believed to be identical to the Andhras mentioned in the Puranas, the Satavahana kings are referred to as “Andhrabhrityah,” likely denoting an Andhra tribe. Their dominion extended over regions of Andhra, …

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22Apr 2024

CENTRAL ASIAN CONTACT

Introduction The post-Mauryan era saw significant historical, political, and cultural transformations, notably with a transition in political power from Magadha to North-Western India. Following the decline of Mauryan rule, native dynasties such as the Shungas, Kanvas, and Satavahanas emerged to govern the eastern and central regions of India. In the north-western parts of India, dominance …

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22Apr 2024

EARLY HISTORY

History can be categorized into three distinct phases: Prehistory, Proto-history, and History. Prehistory encompasses events predating the invention of writing, often represented by the three Stone Ages. The Indian Stone Age is divided into three main categories. These are: Old Stone Age, or Palaeolithic Age Late Stone Age, or Mesolithic Age New Stone Age, or …

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