News: Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the restored Muzhiyan Kulam at Pooranankuppam in Puducherry. About Muzhiyan Kulam Location: The Muzhiyan Kulam is located near Thavalakuppam at Pooranankuppam in Puducherry. It is also known as Naangu Mozhi Kulam. Historical significance: It is a more-than-400-year-old historic pond and is believed to date back to… Continue reading Muzhiyan Kulam
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Chapekar Brothers
News: On June 22, 1897, the Chapekar brothers attacked Walter Charles Rand during Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Pune. About Chapekar Brothers The Chapekar brothers: Damodar Hari Chapekar (28), Balkrishna Hari Chapekar (24), and Vasudeo Hari Chapekar (18) – were Indian revolutionaries who took up armed resistance against British colonial rule. They hold a unique… Continue reading Chapekar Brothers
Thewa Art
News: Thewa art received global attention when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Thewa cufflinks to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during his visit to Slovakia. About Thewa Art Thewa art is an intricate and elegant form of jewellery-making that involves fusing gold onto colored glass to create intricate designs and patterns. Origin: It originated in the Pratapgarh… Continue reading Thewa Art
Battle of Plassey
News: June 23, 2026 marks 269 years of the Battle of Plassey, a turning point in British expansion in India. About Battle of Plassey The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757 between the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, and Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah of Bengal. Location: The battle was fought near Palashi… Continue reading Battle of Plassey
International Day of Yoga 2026
News: Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced that the main national event of International Day of Yoga 2026 will be held in Kolkata. About International Day of Yoga 2026 International Day of Yoga is a global observance that promotes awareness about the benefits of yoga for health and well-being. Origin: It began in 2014 after… Continue reading International Day of Yoga 2026
GI Tag Products from Jharkhand
News: Jharkhand’s Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, and bamboo craft products have received Geographical Indication (GI) tag recognition. About GI Tag Products from Jharkhand 1. Bhagaiya Silk: Identity: Bhagaiya silk is a hand-spun silk textile of Jharkhand. Community Association: It is mainly woven by Santhal tribal women. Uniqueness: The silk is deeply rooted in… Continue reading GI Tag Products from Jharkhand
Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)-Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar
News: India and China are in talks to jointly nominate The Great Tang Records on the Western Regions, authored by Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang), Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar, for recognition by UNESCO. About Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)-Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar Hieun Tsang (Xuanzang) was a Chinese traveller, scholar and Buddhist monk. His travel to India:… Continue reading Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)-Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar
Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro
News: In the new NCERT Class 9 Art textbook, the “Dancing Girl” of Mohenjo-daro has been published as a retouched image of the famous bronze figurine with its bare torso covered, sparking debate over censorship and the portrayal of historical artefacts. About the Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro It is a small bronze statuette (only 4… Continue reading Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro
Bundel Kesari Maharaja Chhatrasal
News: The Mahua Festival at the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum featured a special dance-drama on Maharaja Chhatrasal’s life and legacy. About Bundel Kesari Maharaja Chhatrasal Maharaja Chhatrasal (4 May 1649 – 19 December 1731) was a medieval Indian warrior who fought against the Mughal Empire and established an independent kingdom in Bundelkhand. Birth: He was born… Continue reading Bundel Kesari Maharaja Chhatrasal
Masroor Rock-Cut Temples
News: The Masroor Rock-Cut Temples in Himachal Pradesh have been highlighted as a unique heritage site known as the “Ellora of the Himalayas.” About Masroor Rock-Cut Temples The Masroor Rock-Cut Temples are an early 8th-century complex of 15 monolithic Hindu temples Location: The temple complex is situated in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, in the… Continue reading Masroor Rock-Cut Temples
