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Meghalaya Launches Mission Clouded Leopard for Conservation of the State Animal

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On 4 August, coinciding with International Clouded Leopard Day, the Government of Meghalaya launched Mission Clouded Leopard, a dedicated conservation programme aimed at protecting the Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), the State Animal of Meghalaya. The initiative marks a significant step towards strengthening biodiversity conservation in the state. It focuses on safeguarding the clouded leopard’s habitat, improving scientific research, enhancing protection … Read more

Assistant Engineer (Urban Affairs) Examination (MPSC): Analysis and Solved Questions

The General Knowledge (Part-B) section of the Assistant Engineer (Urban Affairs) Examination conducted by the Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) and held on 30 July 2026 places strong emphasis on Meghalaya and Northeast-specific knowledge, complemented by national current affairs, digital governance, and core static subjects. This topic-wise analysis highlights MPSC’s focus on assessing candidates’ regional … Read more

Research Assistant (PHE) Examination (MPSC): Analysis and Solved Questions

This analysis presents detailed solutions and explanations for the General Knowledge and Current Affairs section of the Research Assistant (PHE) Examination conducted by MPSC on 29 July 2026. It also highlights the topic-wise distribution of questions and key trends to help aspirants focus on important areas for future MPSC examinations. Download: Research Assistant under PHE … Read more

40 Most Frequently Asked MCQs on Important Books & Authors (Ancient India)

1. Who wrote the Arthashastra? A. KalidasaB. BanabhattaC. Kautilya (Chanakya)D. Vishakhadatta Answer: C. Kautilya (Chanakya) 2. Arthashastra is primarily a treatise on: A. MedicineB. Statecraft, administration and economicsC. AstronomyD. Grammar Answer: B. Statecraft, administration and economics 3. Which empire is closely associated with the Arthashastra? A. Gupta EmpireB. Maurya EmpireC. Chola EmpireD. Kushan Empire Answer: … Read more

40 Most Frequently Asked MCQs on the Sangam Age

1. The Sangam Age is associated with which region of India? A. North IndiaB. Eastern IndiaC. South India (Tamil Nadu)D. Western India Answer: C. South India (Tamil Nadu) 2. The Sangam Age is generally dated between: A. 1500 BCE – 1000 BCEB. 600 BCE – 300 BCEC. 300 BCE – 300 CED. 600 CE – … Read more

50 Most Frequently Asked MCQs on Ancient Indian Literature

VEDAS 1. Which is the oldest Veda? A. SamavedaB. YajurvedaC. AtharvavedaD. Rigveda Answer: D. Rigveda 2. The Rigveda mainly contains: A. Medical scienceB. Hymns in praise of godsC. LawsD. Philosophy Answer: B. Hymns in praise of gods 3. Which Veda is known as the Book of Chants? A. RigvedaB. SamavedaC. AtharvavedaD. Yajurveda Answer: B. Samaveda … Read more

40 Most Common MCQs on Foreign Travelers in Ancient India

1. Who was the Greek ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya? A. Fa-HienB. MegasthenesC. XuanzangD. Al-Biruni Answer: B. Megasthenes 2. Megasthenes wrote the famous book: A. ArthashastraB. IndicaC. RajataranginiD. Periplus Answer: B. Indica 3. Megasthenes visited India during the reign of: A. AshokaB. Chandragupta MauryaC. SamudraguptaD. Harshavardhana Answer: B. Chandragupta Maurya 4. Fa-Hien was … Read more

40 Most Common MCQs on Persian & Greek Invasions

1. Who was the first Persian ruler to invade north-western India? A. Cyrus the GreatB. Darius IC. Xerxes ID. Seleucus I Answer: A. Cyrus the Great 2. Which Persian ruler annexed parts of north-western India into the Achaemenid Empire? A. Cyrus the GreatB. Darius IC. Xerxes ID. Cambyses II Answer: B. Darius I 3. Which … Read more