Miscellaneous

Question 1

Australia’s Oldest Aboriginal rock art?

Answer 1

A kangaroo painting created over 17,000 years ago by Aboriginal artists has been identified — with a little help from some ancient wasps — as Australia’s oldest intact rock art.

artwork on the sloped ceiling of a rock shelter in Western Australia’s Kimberley region was painted in an early naturalistic style, which often features life-sized renderings of animals.

Question 2

SKOCH Award?

Answer 2

1. instituted in 2003,
2. It is the highest civilian honour in the country conferred by an independent organisation.
3. It recognises people, projects and institutions that go the extra mile to make India a better nation.