Source-This post on Pandavula Gutta is based on the article “‘Pandavula Gutta designated exclusive Geo-heritage site in Telangana’” published in “The Hindu” on 14th March 2024. Why in the News? Pandavula Gutta has recently gained official recognition as the exclusive Geo-heritage site in Telangana. What is Pandavula Gutta? 1. About– It is an ancient geological… Continue reading Pandavula Gutta- Geo-heritage site
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Kochrab Ashram
Source- The post on Kochrab Ashram is based on the article “Modi inaugurates redeveloped Kochrab Ashram in Gujarat, Gandhi’s first home after returning to India” published in “The Print” on 12th March 2024. What is the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped Kochrab Ashram in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to mark the 94th anniversary of the Dandi March. About… Continue reading Kochrab Ashram
Gorsam Kora Festival
Source-This post on Gorsam Kora Festival has been created based on the article “Arunachal’s Gorsam Kora Festival celebrates India-Bhutan friendship” published in “India Today” on 10 March 2024. Why in the news? The Gorsam Kora Festival which takes place every year in Zemithang valley of Arunachal Pradesh has concluded on March 10. About Gorsam Kora… Continue reading Gorsam Kora Festival
Rupa Tarakasi- GI Tag
Source- The post on Rupa Tarakasi is based on the article “Odisha: Cuttack city’s silver filigree receives geographical indication tag” published in “The Telegraph” on 4th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, Orissa’s famous silver filigree Rupa Tarakasi got a GI tag. About Rupa Tarakasi 1. About: Rupa Tarakasi is one of the most exquisite silver crafts,… Continue reading Rupa Tarakasi- GI Tag
Majuli Masks GI Tag
Source- The post on Majuli Masks is based on the article “GI tag for Majuli masks of Assam: History, cultural significance of the centuries-old art form” published in “Indian Express” on 7th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, Assam’s traditional Majuli masks got a GI tag. About Majuli masks 1) About: These are handmade masks that are traditionally… Continue reading Majuli Masks GI Tag
Risa Textile- GI Tag
Source- The post on Risa Textile is based on the article “Tripura’s traditional tribal attire ‘risa’ gets GI tag: CM Manik Saha” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd March 2024. What is the News? Recently, Tripura’s traditional tribal attire ‘Risa’ got GI tag. About Risa 1. About Risa: It is a traditionally handwoven cloth used as a female… Continue reading Risa Textile- GI Tag
Dwarka: The lost city of Lord Krishna
Source-This post on Dwarka: The lost city of Lord Krishna is based on the article “Is Lord Krishna’s Dwarka under water? The many legends, traces of a lost city” published in “The Indian Express” on 29th February 2024. Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently participated in underwater prayers at ‘Dwarka Nagari’, a… Continue reading Dwarka: The lost city of Lord Krishna
Sudarshan Setu
Source-This post on the Sudarshan Setu has been created based on the article “PM inaugurates Sudarshan Setu connecting Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka island in Gujarat” published in “PIB” on 25th Feb 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu bridge in Gujarat. About Sudarshan Setu 1. About- ‘Sudarshan Setu’… Continue reading Sudarshan Setu
Sant Ravidas
Source-This post on Sant Ravidas has been created based on the article “Prime Minister pays tributes to Sant Ravidas on his birth anniversary“published in “PIB” on 26 February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of Sant Ravidas in Varanasi and offered floral tribute on the occasion of his 647th… Continue reading Sant Ravidas
Badami Chalukya
Source-This post on Badami Chalukya has been created based on the article “Badami Chalukya temples, writing found in Nalgonda“published in “THE TIMES OF INDIA” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? Two Badami Chalukya temples, at least 1,300-1,500 years old and a 1,200-year-old label inscription have been recently discovered in Mudimanikyam village along the… Continue reading Badami Chalukya
