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
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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
‘Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Samman’ Campaign
Source: This post on ‘Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Samman’ Campaign has been created based on the article “Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Samman Campaign” published in PIB on 20th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the third regional event of the ‘Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman’ campaign was held at IIT Guwahati. This regional event was organized… Continue reading ‘Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Samman’ Campaign
Birsa Munda
Source: This post on Birsa Munda has been created based on the article “Prime Minister pays tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary, commemorated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary, celebrated as… Continue reading Birsa Munda
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir
Source: This post on Shree Swaminarayan Mandir has been created based on the article “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participates in 200th year celebrations of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Vadtal, Gujarat” published in PIB on 12th November 2024. Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently celebrates 200th Anniversary of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Vadtal. About… Continue reading Shree Swaminarayan Mandir
Chittaranjan Das
Source: This post on Chittaranjan Das has been created based on the article “PARLIAMENTARIANS PAY TRIBUTES TO DESHBANDHU CHITTARANJAN DAS” published in PIB on 6th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla paid floral tributes to Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das at his portrait in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his… Continue reading Chittaranjan Das
Asian Buddhist Summit 2024
Source: This post on Asian Buddhist Summit 2024 has been created based on the article “Asian Buddhist Summit 2024” published in PIB on 5th November 2024. Why in news? The First Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS) takes place on November 5-6, 2024, in New Delhi, India. About the First Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS) 1. Organizers: Hosted by… Continue reading Asian Buddhist Summit 2024
Battle of Walong
Source: This post on Battle of Walong has been created based on the article “Indian Army lines up month-long commemorative events to mark 62 years of Battle of Walong” published in The hindu on 18th October 2024. Why in news? The Indian Army is organizing a series of month-long events to commemorate the 62nd anniversary… Continue reading Battle of Walong
