MCQs 2026

The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is observed annually on April 24 to promote the values of the United Nations and to reaffirm the UN Charter.

Palaeography is the study of ancient and historical handwriting, including the practice of deciphering, reading, and dating historical manuscripts. Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions, usually on hard surfaces, while Numismatics is the study of coins.

Palm leaves were extensively used as a writing material for manuscripts in ancient and medieval India, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, before the widespread adoption of paper.

The National Museum of India, one of the largest museums in the country, is located in New Delhi.

A unique feature of authentic Kanjeevaram silk sarees is that the pallu (blouse piece) and border are often woven separately and then meticulously interlocked with the body of the saree, making the joint very strong and durable.

The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, governs the registration and protection of GI tags in India. A GI tag is valid for 10 years and can be renewed. Darjeeling Tea was the first product to receive a GI tag.

Kanjeevaram silk sarees are traditionally woven in Kanchipuram, a town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, known for its exquisite silk weaving heritage.

Viharas are Buddhist monasteries that served as residential complexes for monks and often included a central stupa or shrine. Chaityas are prayer halls, and stupas are dome-shaped structures containing relics.

The Bhaumakara dynasty, which ruled Odisha from the 8th to 10th centuries CE, was a significant patron of Buddhism, particularly the Vajrayana sect, leading to the development of numerous monastic complexes.

The ASI recently unearthed an ancient Buddhist monastery in the Jajpur district of Odisha, a region known for its rich Buddhist heritage, including sites like Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, and Lalitgiri.