Source: The post is based on the article “National Archives of India organizes exhibition “Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat” on the occasion of 75th International Archives Day” published in PIB on 11th June 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Culture has inaugurated an exhibition under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) titled… Continue reading Gilgit Manuscripts: National Archives of India organizes exhibition “Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat” on the occasion of 75th International Archives Day
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Women learn to make Bagh print bags under ‘Safe Tourist Places project’
Source: The post is based on the article “Women learn to make Bagh print bags under ‘Safe Tourist Places project’” published in the Free Press Journal on 8th June 2023 What is the News? MP Tourism Board in association with district administration Dhar recently launched a training camp on manufacturing sustainable bags based on Bagh Print. The training… Continue reading Women learn to make Bagh print bags under ‘Safe Tourist Places project’
When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper
Source: The post is based on the article “When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper” published in The Hindu on 25th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the historical trade routes between Roman merchants and Madurai?3 About the trade between Romans and Pandyas4 What was the significance of Madurai? What is the… Continue reading When Roman merchants and soldiers came to Madurai to trade in pepper
‘Sengol’ to be installed in the new parliament: Significance of the sceptre, first given to Nehru
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Sengol’ to be installed in the new parliament: Significance of the sceptre, first given to Nehru” published in the Indian Express on 25th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sengol?3 Why was the Sengol given to Nehru?4 How was the present Sengol made?5 How Sengol ceremony… Continue reading ‘Sengol’ to be installed in the new parliament: Significance of the sceptre, first given to Nehru
For Santiniketan, Unesco World Heritage status has been a decade-long wait
Source: The post is based on the article “For Santiniketan, Unesco World Heritage status has been a decade-long wait” published in Business Standard on 13th May 2023 What is the News? The International Council on Monuments and Sites, a UNESCO advisory body, has recommended that Santiniketan be included in the list of World Heritage Sites.… Continue reading For Santiniketan, Unesco World Heritage status has been a decade-long wait
Uttarakhand’s ancient Tungnath temple to be declared a national monument
Source: The post is based on the article “Uttarakhand’s ancient Tungnath temple to be declared a national monument” published in Indian Express on 9th May 2023 What is the News? The central government has issued a notification declaring the ancient temple of Tungnath as a monument of national importance. What is Tungnath Temple? Located in:… Continue reading Uttarakhand’s ancient Tungnath temple to be declared a national monument
Delhi to launch ‘haunted walk’ tomorrow; first trip to Malcha Mahal
Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi to launch ‘haunted walk’ tomorrow; first trip to Malcha Mahal” published in Indian Express on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Delhi Tourism Department is all set to launch its much-awaited ‘haunted walks’ and the first destination is the Malcha Mahal. What is Malcha… Continue reading Delhi to launch ‘haunted walk’ tomorrow; first trip to Malcha Mahal
Who are Meiteis: Protest against ST demand turns violent in Manipur, curfew imposed in entire state
Source: The post is based on the article “Protest against ST demand turns violent in Manipur, curfew imposed in entire state” published in Indian Express on 4th May 2023 What is the News? The Manipur government has imposed a curfew in most of the districts and suspended mobile internet services in the entire state after… Continue reading Who are Meiteis: Protest against ST demand turns violent in Manipur, curfew imposed in entire state
Copper plates decoded by Pune-based Bhandarkar Institute sheds light on celebrated ancient Sanskrit poetess Shilabhattarika
Source: The post is based on the article “Copper plates decoded by Pune-based Bhandarkar Institute sheds light on celebrated ancient Sanskrit poetess Shilabhattarika” published in The Hindu on 3rd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Who was Shilabhattarika? 3 What did the researchers find out about Shilabhattarika?4 Who was Pulakeshin II? What is the News?… Continue reading Copper plates decoded by Pune-based Bhandarkar Institute sheds light on celebrated ancient Sanskrit poetess Shilabhattarika
Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery: 100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting
Source: The post is based on the article “100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting” published in TOI on 27th April 2023 What is the News? More than 100 delegates from 30 countries as part of the pre-G20 meeting have visited the Hemis and Thiksey monasteries. What is Hemis Monastery? Hemis Monastery is… Continue reading Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery: 100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting
