History and Art & Culture in News Archives

How are the tableaux are selected for Republic day?

Source: This post is based on the article “Selection of tableaux for the Republic Day parade” published in “The Hindu” on 6th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Defence Ministry proposed a new three-year rotation plan for the Republic Day parade tableau selection. Theme of Republic Day 2024 parade: ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) and… Continue reading How are the tableaux are selected for Republic day?

10th century Kadamba Inscription found in Goa

Source– This post is based on the article “10th century Kadamba inscription written in Kannada and Sanskrit found in Goa” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in news? A 10th century A.D. Kadamba inscription written in Kannada and Sanskrit has been found in Goa. What are the Findings? 1) The Kadamba Inscription has… Continue reading 10th century Kadamba Inscription found in Goa

Savitribai Phule

Source: This post has been created based on the article “Savitribai Phule Jayanti 2024: Celebrating India’s first woman teacher ”published in “Business Standard” on 3rd January 2024. Why in news? January 3, 2024, marks the 193rd birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule. Who is Savitribai Phule? 1) Savitribai Phule, a Dalit woman from the Mali community, was born… Continue reading Savitribai Phule

Maharishi Valmiki International Airport

Source- This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Maharishi Valmiki International Airport at Ayodhya Dham” Published in “PIB” on 30th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Prime Minister inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. What are the Key features of the airport? 1) The airport is dedicated… Continue reading Maharishi Valmiki International Airport

11th century Jain sculptures discovered in Mysuru district

Source– This post is based on the article “11th century Jain sculptures discovered in Varuna” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? Three 11th-century Jain sculptures were recently discovered in Varuna village of Mysuru district, during drainage work. While What are the Key Findings? 1) Of the three sculptures, one… Continue reading 11th century Jain sculptures discovered in Mysuru district

Indian Navy unveils new epaulettes for admirals

Source- This post is based on the article “Navy unveils new Admirals’ epaulettes in ‘true reflection of Indian rich maritime heritage‘” published in “The Hindu” on 29th December 2023. Why in the News? The new design of epaulettes for admirals has been unveiled by the Navy, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement during the Navy… Continue reading Indian Navy unveils new epaulettes for admirals

Veer Bal Diwas

Source– This post is based on the article “Veer Bal Diwas: Recalling the ‘supreme sacrifice’ of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th December 2023. Why in the News? Veer Bal Diwas is observed on December 26 to honor the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s youngest sons Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh… Continue reading Veer Bal Diwas

Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived

Source– This post is based on the article “Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived to show another side of life before eruption” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? A new project within the Pompeii archaeological site is showcasing ancient textile dyeing techniques. This will reveal a different aspect… Continue reading Pompeii’s ancient art of textile dyeing revived

Sahitya Akademi announces awards

Source– This post is based on the article “Sahitya Akademi announces awards; Requiem in Raga Janki best English work” published in “The Hindu” on 21st December 2023. Why in the News? Sahitya Akademi has announced the annual Sahitya Akademi Awards 2023 in 24 languages. The awards are for books published between January 2017 and December… Continue reading Sahitya Akademi announces awards

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