Category: History and Art & Culture in News

National Mission for Cultural Mapping

Source- This post on the National Mission for Cultural Mapping has been created based on the article “Cultural mapping of villages” published in “PIB” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? The Government of India under the Ministry of Culture has initiated the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM). About National Mission for Cultural… Continue reading National Mission for Cultural Mapping

Bhojshala Complex

Source- This post on the Bhojshala Complex has been created based on the article “Existing structure at Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh built from temple remains, says ASI survey” published on “The Hindu” on 18 July 2024. Why in the news? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) stated in its scientific survey report that the… Continue reading Bhojshala Complex

Opening of the Treasury of Jagannath temple after 46 years

Source- This Post on ” Treasury of Jagannath temple in Puri opened after 46 years” is based on the article “Treasury of Jagannath temple in Puri opened after 46 years” published in “The Hindu” on “15th July 2024”. Why in News? Recently, the treasury of the famous Jagannath Temple located in Puri was opened after… Continue reading Opening of the Treasury of Jagannath temple after 46 years

Centre to Revise Classical Language Status Criteria

Source- This post on the Centre to Revise Classical Language Status Criteria has been created based on the article “Centre set to tweak criteria for according classical language status” published in “The Hindu” on 9 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union government plans to revise the criteria for granting classical language status. Current… Continue reading Centre to Revise Classical Language Status Criteria

Discovery of the World’s Oldest Cave Painting

Source- This post on the Discovery of the World’s Oldest Cave Painting has been created based on the article “World’s oldest cave painting was created at least 51,000 years ago” published in “The Hindu” on 9 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, researchers have found the cave painting in Indonesia which is the world’s oldest… Continue reading Discovery of the World’s Oldest Cave Painting

Samayapurathu Mariamman Temple

Source- This post on the Samayapurathu Mariamman Temple has been created based on the article “Coffee-table book on over 1,200-year-old Samayapuram Mariamman temple released” published in “The Hindu” on 8 July 2024. Why in the news? In recognition of the temple’s cultural and spiritual significance, The Hindu Group of Publications has released a coffee-table book… Continue reading Samayapurathu Mariamman Temple

International Council on Monuments and Sites

Source- This post on the International Council on Monuments and Sites has been created based on the article “Ahom ‘Moidam’ recommended for inclusion in UNESCO World Heritage List” published in “The Hindu” on 6 July 2024. Why in the news? The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has recommended the inclusion of the Ahom era… Continue reading International Council on Monuments and Sites

Abhaya Mudra

Source-This post on “Abhaya mudra” has been created based on the article “What is the significance of ‘abhaya mudra’, invoked by Rahul Gandhi in Parliament” published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd July 2024. Why in the news? Rahul Gandhi invoked the ‘abhaya mudra’ during his first speech as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.… Continue reading Abhaya Mudra

Dodol

Source– This post on Dodol has been created based on the article “GI tag for Dodol: Moving beyond the authenticity debate” published in “Indian Express” on 26 June 2024. Why in the news? Last week, the Goa government applied for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the Goan sweet Dodol. The All-Goa Baker’s and Confectioners Association applied… Continue reading Dodol

Blog
Academy
Community