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Source: The post on Chenchu Tribe is based on the article “A tribe out of time: how Chenchus have been caught between ancestral past and uncertain future in Andhra Pradesh” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2024. Why in the News? The Chenchus of Penukumadugu who are long residents of the dense Nallamala forests face dwindling… Continue reading Chenchu Tribe

Source: The post on Classical Language Status Granted to Five New Languages is based on the article “Marathi, Bengali among five granted classical language status by Union Cabinet”   published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved classical language status for five new languages: Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali and Prakrit.… Continue reading Classical Language Status Granted to Five New Languages

Source: The post on International Day of Non-Violence 2024 is based on the article “International Day of Non-Violence 2024″ published in “PIB” on 2nd October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, International Day of Non-Violence 2024 was observed on 2nd October. About International Day of Non-Violence 2024 1. About: October 2 is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence… Continue reading International Day of Non-Violence 2024

Source: The post on Mahakal Temple is based on the article “Two dead as wall near Ujjain’s Mahakal temple collapses due to heavy rain” published in “India Today” on 27th september 2024. Why in the News? Due to heavy rainfall, it has recently caused the collapse of a boundary wall near the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh,… Continue reading Mahakaleshwar Temple

Source: This post on Port Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puramt has been created based on the article “Port Blair renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram: How the city got its name — and its connection with imperial Cholas”, published in Indian Express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah announced that Port Blair,… Continue reading Port Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram

Source: This post on Great Stupa of Sanchi has been created based on the article “The story of the Great Stupa of Sanchi from Ashokan times to now”, published in Indian Express on 13th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited the replica of the East Gate of Sanchi’s Great Stupa, located… Continue reading Great Stupa of Sanchi

Source- This post on International Conference on the Life and Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava has been created based on the article “International Buddhist Confederation to organize a Two-day Conference at Nalanda, Bihar on the Life and Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava” published in “PIB” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? The International Buddhist Confederation, in partnership with… Continue reading Guru Padmasambhava

Source- This post on Dhangars Community has been created based on the article “Who are the Dhangars of Maharashtra and why are they asking for ‘grazing corridors’ in forests?” published in “Indian Express” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? A large group of Dhangars marched to the subdivisional officer’s office in Khamgaon, Buldhana district,… Continue reading Dhangars Community

Source- This post on Eri Silk has been created based on the article “NEHHDC achieves Oeko-Tex Certification for Eri Silk, marking a milestone for Northeast’s unique vegan silk” published in “PIB” on 16 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) under the Ministry of Development of North… Continue reading Eri Silk

Source- This post on National Treasure at Fort St. George Museum, Chennai has been created based on the article “NATIONAL TREASURE AT FORT ST. GEORGE MUSEUM, CHENNAI” published in “PIB” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? As India prepares to celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15th. So, the Fort St. George Museum… Continue reading National Treasure at Fort St. George Museum, Chennai

Source- This post on lunisolar calendar has been created based on the article “Ancient calendar, possibly world’s oldest, found: Could it document a long-ago disaster?” published in “Times of India” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, scientists have discovered what is believed to be the earliest known lunisolar calendar. About the lunisolar calendar… Continue reading Lunisolar calendar 

Source- This post on Kerala Jewish communities has been created based on the article “Once thriving, now all but gone: a history of Kerala’s Jewish communities” published in “Indian Express” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Kerala’s Jewish communities, which were once vibrant population, have been seeing a significant decline in population. From an estimated… Continue reading Kerala Jewish communities

Source- This post on Bagata Tribe has been created based on the article “In dark shadow of a powerhouse: tribes who built A.P power project live in darkness” published in “The Hindu” on 6 August 2024. Why in News? The Bagata tribal people, who worked on the Lower Sileru Hydro-Electric Project construction, continue to live… Continue reading Bagata Tribe

Source- This post on the Benefits of Making Charaideo Moidams to the UNESCO World Heritage List has been created based on the article “Royal burial mounds of the Ahom dynasty from Assam make it to UNESCO World Heritage List” published in “The Hindu” on 27 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Charaideo Moidams,… Continue reading Benefits of Making Charaideo Moidams to the UNESCO World Heritage List

Source- This post on the Cultural Property Agreement has been created based on the article “India and United States of America sign the first ever ‘Cultural Property Agreement” published in “PIB” on 27 July 2024. Why in the news? The Cultural Property Agreement was signed on 26th July 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi between… Continue reading Cultural Property Agreement

Source- This post on the National Mission for Manuscripts has been created based on the article “NATIONAL MISSION FOR MANUSCRIPTS” published in “PIB” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? The National Mission for Manuscripts aims to document, conserve, digitize, and disseminate India’s manuscript heritage. About National Mission for Manuscripts 1. The National Mission… Continue reading National Mission for Manuscripts

Source- This post on the Sangameswara Temple has been created based on the article “Sangameswara shrine submerges in Krishna river” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? The Sangameswara Temple has recently submerged in the backwaters of the Srisailam project in Nandyal district following heavy inflow from the Krishna River.… Continue reading Sangameswara Temple

Source- This post on the Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temples has been created based on the article “Bihar’s Vishnupad and Mahabodhi temples, for which corridor projects were announced” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the finance minister announced during her Union Budget speech that corridor projects will be built… Continue reading Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temples

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

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

Source- This post on Nalanda has been created based on the article “Of a gilded past and the future: Nalanda’s lost glory and new-found ambitions” published in “The Hindu” on 18 July 2024. Why in the news? The New Nalanda University campus was recently inaugurated by the Prime Minister. About Nalanda 1. Nalanda was an… Continue reading Nalanda

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

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

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

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