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Mod brother has shared it. And I’m on telegram for the lectures. But I think it’s too early to start with them so will be reading standard books and NCERT first
History and Dynasties
Founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty: Dantidurga
Founder of the Chola Empire in the 9th century CE: Vijayalaya
Builder of the Kailasa Temple at Ellora: Krishna I
Market Control Policy implementation in the Delhi Sultanate: Alauddin Khalji
Chittagong armoury raid organizer: Surya Sen
Prarthna Samaj founder: Atmaram Pandurang
Book written by Dinabandhu Mitra highlighting the plight of indigo farmers: Neel Darpan
Art and Culture
Classical dance previously known as Sadir or Dassi Attam: Bharatanatyam
Classical dance performance feature called Tarangam where the dancer balances on the edge of a brass plate: Kuchipudi
Classical dance that incorporates complex footwork matching raga notes called Jatiswaram: Bharatanatyam
Indian classical dance technique origins for Rasa and Bhava: Bharata Munis Natyashastra
Solo female classical dance form of Kerala representing the graceful Lasya style: Mohiniyattam
One act play associated with the Sattriya classical dance form of Assam: Ankiya Nat
Folk dance associated with the serpentine movements of the snake charmer community in Rajasthan: Kalbelia
Harvest folk dance performed by the Banjara tribe of Andhra Pradesh: Lambadi
Harvest folk dance originating from the state of Tripura: Lebang Boomani
Folk dance form native to the state of Arunachal Pradesh: Rikhampada
Harvest folk dance associated with the state of Assam: Bihu
Traditional bamboo folk dance form native to Mizoram: Cheraw
Folk dance style performed with clay pots primarily in Madhya Pradesh: Matki
Martial arts based folk dance form native to Manipur: Thang Ta
Annual festival celebrated by lighting lamps and offering food to Goddess Mahakali in Telangana: Bonalu festival
Gandhara and Mathura art schools primary sculpture focus: Lord Buddha
Chikankari embroidery artisan who received the Padma Shri award: Nasano
Geography and Environment
Banihal Pass mountain pass location: Jammu and Kashmir
Highest mountain peak in the Nilgiri Hills range: Dodabetta peak
Soil type most suitable for growing cotton due to high clay content: Black soil
Archaeological site in Puducherry famous for manufacturing bead ornaments and red-glazed pottery: Arikamedu
Mismatch national park query location: Valley of Flowers belongs to Uttarakhand
Bird sanctuaries including Shikhajhil and Jai Prakash Narayan: Uttar Pradesh
Dual purpose crop used for both human food and animal fodder: Maize
Polity and Constitution
Constitutional remedy article known as the heart and soul of the constitution: Article 32
Directive Principle of State Policy directing state governments to organize village panchayats: Article 40
Article specifying that all executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the President: Article 77
Power of High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights: Article 226
Current action plan governing wildlife conservation policies in India: Third National Wildlife Action Plan
Current Affairs and Economy
Mediation legislation that came into force introducing mandatory pre-litigation mediation: Mediation Act 2023
Annual financial assistance amount provided to farmers under the PM-Kisan scheme: Rupees 6,000
Target GDP growth rate set for the final implementation of the 12th Five-Year Plan: 8 percent
Organization responsible for publishing the global Human Development Index report: UNDP
Largest economy in South Asia measured by nominal gross domestic product: India
Men's hockey team medal achievement at the Paris Olympics: Bronze
Joint winners of the 2019 Booker Prize for literature: Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo
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