News: India has added six new properties to its UNESCO Tentative List on March 7, 2025. With these additions, India now has 62 sites on the tentative list. UNESCO Tentative List About UNESCO Tentative List The UNESCO Tentative List is an official inventory of sites that a country intends to nominate for inclusion in the… Continue reading UNESCO Tentative List
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Global Engagement Scheme
News– The Global Engagement Scheme was recently discussed in the Lok Sabha, where the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, provided details about its implementation. Global Engagement Scheme About Global Engagement Scheme Nodal Ministry– Ministry of Culture The Scheme aims to promote India’s rich cultural heritage internationally and enhance India’s global image. It was previously… Continue reading Global Engagement Scheme
Jalantheeswarar Temple (Thiruvooral)
News: The Jalanatheswarar Temple at Thakkolam is in a deteriorating condition and needs restoration. About Jalantheeswarar Temple (Thiruvooral) Jalantheeswarar Temple, also known as Thiruvooral, is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Thakkolam, a village in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. In this temple, Shiva is worshipped in the form of… Continue reading Jalantheeswarar Temple (Thiruvooral)
Juanga Tribe
News: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has requested an action taken report from the district magistrate-cum-collector of Keonjhar regarding alleged human rights violations of the Juanga tribe, which is classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in the district. About Juanga Tribe The Juanga tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in… Continue reading Juanga Tribe
Amir Khusrau
News: Amir Khusrau, the legendary 13th-century Sufi poet and musician, is in the news due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the 25th edition of Jahan-e-Khusrau, an annual Sufi music festival held in his honor. About Amir Khusrau He was born in 1253, likely in Patiyali, Etah district, Uttar Pradesh. Amir Khusrau is credited… Continue reading Amir Khusrau
Cholanaikkan Tribe
News: The innovative initiative by Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK) to provide education to a bed-ridden tribal girl from the Cholanaikkan tribe in Malappuram, Kerala, has made headlines. About Cholanaikkan Tribe The Cholanaikkan are a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) living in the forests of Kerala, India. They are primarily found in the Nilambur forests of… Continue reading Cholanaikkan Tribe
Chandra Shekhar Azad
News: Chandra Shekhar Azad is in the news as February 27, 2025, marked the anniversary of his martyrdom. About Chandra Shekhar Azad (1906–1931) He was a revolutionary freedom fighter who played a crucial role in India’s struggle for independence against British rule. He was born on July 23, 1906, in Bhabhra, Madhya Pradesh. He was… Continue reading Chandra Shekhar Azad
Soliga Tribe
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Soligas in his Mann Ki Baat program for their role in tiger conservation. About Soliga Tribe The Soliga tribe primarily inhabits the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. They are also found in parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. In 2011, the Soligas… Continue reading Soliga Tribe
Battle of Karnal
News: The Battle of Karnal on February 24, 1739, was a pivotal moment in the history of the Mughal Empire. About Battle of Karnal (1739) The Battle of Karnal, fought on February 24, 1739, was a decisive conflict between the Persian emperor Nadir Shah and the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah Rangila. By the early 18th… Continue reading Battle of Karnal
Tea Horse Road
News: Recently, China’s Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, shared a post on X about the historic Tea Horse Road, a trade route spanning over 2,000 km that connected China to India through Tibet. About Tea Horse Road It is an ancient trade route connecting China to India via Tibet. It spanned over 2,000 km, passing… Continue reading Tea Horse Road
