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Yatharth Magazine February 2025

Art and Culture 1. 40-million-year-old whale fossil stolen Context ●  A 40-million-year-old whale ancestor fossil was stolen from Meghalaya, prompting police investigation and concerns over its preservation. Analysis of the news: The fossil is believed to be around 40 million years old and belongs to an ancestor of modern whales. It was discovered in a…

Yatharth January Magazine 2025

History 1. Deciphering Indus Valley Script Context Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced $1 million prize for deciphering the Indus Valley script. Analysis of the news: Overview of the Indus Valley Civilisation The IVC, also called the Harappan Civilisation, existed during the Bronze Age (3000-1500 BCE). Spanning over 1.5 million square kilometers, it…