News: Notre Dame Cathedral, one of France’s most iconic landmarks, recently reopened after five years of restoration following the 2019 fire. About Notre Dame Cathedral It is a medieval Catholic cathedral located on an island in the Seine River in Paris, France. The cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is regarded as one… Continue reading Notre Dame Cathedral
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Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav
News: Prime Minister has inaugurated the first edition of Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav, which is being celebrated from December 6th to 8th 2024 at Pragati Maidan, Delhi. About the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav The festival celebrates the beauty, culture, and diversity of the 8 North-Eastern States Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, and Sikkim. These states are… Continue reading Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav
Hornbill Festival
News: The Nagaland government is organising the popular Hornbill festival from December 1 to December 10, 2024. About Hornbill Festival 1. The Hornbill Festival is also referred to as the “Festival of Festivals” in Nagaland as it showcases the vibrant culture, language and traditions of the ethnic tribes of the state. 2. It is an… Continue reading Hornbill Festival
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
News: An Ajmer court’s recent decision to admit a petition for a survey of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah has sparked calls for a similar investigation into the historic Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra. Ajmer’s deputy mayor has claimed that the site was originally a Sanskrit college and Jain temple before being converted into a mosque… Continue reading Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
Ajmer Sharif and Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
News: An Ajmer court recently accepted a petition by the Hindu Sena, which claims that a Shiva temple lies beneath the Ajmer Sharif dargah. About Ajmer Sharif It is the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, the revered Sufi saint from Persia. The shrine was built by Mughal King Humayun. The white marble dome of Chishti’s… Continue reading Ajmer Sharif and Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
Women Pioneers of the Indian Constitution
News: The Indian Constitution was crafted by 299 members of the Constituent Assembly, including 15 extraordinary women from varied backgrounds. It included leaders like Sarojini Naidu and Sucheta Kripalani and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit. It also included lesser-known women from across the country who actively contributed to debates on gender, caste, and reservations. The article discusses… Continue reading Women Pioneers of the Indian Constitution
Lothal- Harrapan Port Town
News: An IIT Delhi student recently lost her life while conducting research near the archaeological site of Lothal in Gujarat. About Lothal 1. It was one of the southernmost sites of the Indus Valley civilization (IVC). 2. Its archaeological remains is located along the Bhogava river, a tributary of Sabarmati, in the Gulf of Khambat.… Continue reading Lothal- Harrapan Port Town
Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEPs)
Source: This post on Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEPs) has been created based on the article “CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES” published in PIB on 26th November 2024. Why in news? The Ministry of Culture actively signs Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEPs). About Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEPs) 1. The Ministry of Culture actively signs Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEPs) to… Continue reading Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEPs)
Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
Source: This post on Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar has been created based on the article “82 Young Artists to be Conferred Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puruskar for the Years 2022 and 2023, Tomorrow” published in PIB on 23rd November 2024. Why in news? The Union Minister of Culture and Tourism conferred the prestigious Ustad… Continue reading Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
Significant Archaeological Discovery at Kerala
Source: This post on Significant Archaeological Discovery at Kanhirapoil, Kerala has been created based on the article “Rock-cut footprints, human figure dating back to Megalithic period unearthed at Kerala’s Kanhirapoil” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2024. Why in news? A major archaeological discovery has been made at Kanhirapoil, located in the Madikkai grama… Continue reading Significant Archaeological Discovery at Kerala
