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Source– This post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture launched Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Culture has launched the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD) project for cultural mapping and documentation of villages across India. What is Mera Gaon Meri… Continue reading Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project

Source: The post is based on the article “Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? Garba has been included in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. It is the 15th cultural item from India to make it to… Continue reading Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Source– This post is based on the article “Navy Day: As PM Modi praises Shivaji’s naval prowess, a look at the Maratha Navy” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi, on the occasion of Navy Day (December 4), highlighted Shivaji’s naval power, and announced that epaulettes… Continue reading Navy of Ancient India

Source– This post is based on the article “The art of Tantric Buddhism” published in “Live mint” on 2nd December 2023. Why in the News? The recently published book ‘Buddhism: A journey through art’, written by R. M. Woodward, looks at Asia’s Buddhist art traditions, especially Tantric Buddhist painting and sculpture. What is Tantric Buddhism?… Continue reading The art of Tantric Buddhism

Source- This post is based on the article “What are the Parthenon Sculptures, at the centre of the row between Britain and Greece?” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th November 2023. Why in the News? Greece and the UK are engaged in a diplomatic row over the status of the Parthenon Sculptures housed at… Continue reading Parthenon Sculptures

Source: The post is based on the article “International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the legacy of Mahima Cult” published in “PIB” on 26th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister for Education inaugurated the ‘International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the legacy of Mahima Cult’ in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.… Continue reading International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the legacy of Mahima Cult

Source– This post is based on the article “Explained: Art historian B N Goswamy’s work on Indian miniature painting tradition” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th November 2023. Why in the News? Indian art historian and critic Brijinder Nath Goswamy, best known for his scholarship on Indian miniature painting tradition, passed away. What was… Continue reading Indian miniature painting

Source– This post “Constantine Joseph Beschi(Veeramamunivar)” is based on the article “Constantine Joseph Beschi, a missionary, Tamil scholar, and Chanda Sahib’s Dewan” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023. Why in the News? Recently Emerald Publishers released the English translation of the first biography of Veeramamunivar(known as Constantine Joseph Beschi) in Tamil written by… Continue reading Constantine Joseph Beschi(Veeramamunivar)

Source: The post is based on the article “Ao and Sümi Naga communities in Nagaland: Seed preservation and storage among them” published in “Down To Earth ” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? Ao and Sümi Naga communities in Nagaland have long relied on the practice of preserving diverse crop seeds across generations.… Continue reading Ao and Sümi Naga communities in Nagaland: Seed preservation and storage among them

Source: The post is based on the article “Kondaveedu Fort’s rich history showcased in new gallery” published in “The Hindu” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? The Kondaveedu Fort in Andhra Pradesh is hosting a cultural gallery showcasing its rich historical significance from the 13th to the 20th century. Where is Kondaveedu Fort?… Continue reading Kondaveedu Fort’s rich history showcased in new gallery

Source: The post is based on the article “Geoglyph: ‘3,000-year-old Iron Age’ geoglyph circle discovered in Telangana” published in “The Hindu” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? A 3,000-year-old circular geoglyph was recently discovered in Telangana’s Medchal-Malkajgiri district. What is Geoglyph? Specifications Details Definition 1. Geoglyph refers to a design that is drawn… Continue reading Geoglyph: ‘3,000-year-old Iron Age’ geoglyph circle discovered in Telangana

Source: The post is based on the article “Chennai hosts an art exhibit showcasing Pichwai, some dating back 350 years” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd November 2023 Why in the News? Chennai’s Collage is hosting an art exhibition showcasing Pichwai paintings, some of which date back 350 years. What are Pichwai Paintings? Pichwai paintings… Continue reading Chennai hosts an art exhibit showcasing Pichwai, some dating back 350 years

Source: The post is based on the article “PM lauds inclusion of Kozhikode as ‘City of Literature’ and Gwalior as the ‘City of Music’ in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network” published in “PIB” on 2nd November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is UNESCO Creative Cities Network?3 Which Indian Cities are part of UNESCO Creative… Continue reading PM lauds inclusion of Kozhikode as ‘City of Literature’ and Gwalior as the ‘City of Music’ in UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? India’s connection with Jerusalem dates back to 800 years to the establishment of Baba Farid’s lodge. Who was Baba Farid?… Continue reading India’s 800-year-old connection with Jerusalem: Baba Farid’s lodge, now a rest stop for Indian travellers

Source: The post is based on the article “Three dead during ‘Banni’ festival at Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district” published in “The Hindu” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Three people died during the celebration of the Banni Festival in Andhra Pradesh. What is the Banni Festival? Specification Details Type It is… Continue reading Three dead during ‘Banni’ festival at Devaragattu in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district

Source: The post is based on the article “Vajra Mushti Kalaga: A martial art form in terminal decline” published in “The Hindu” on 26th October 2023 Why in the News? Vajra mushti kalaga is a martial art form.It has gone extinct and takes place only during Dasara. What is Vajra Mushti Kalaga? Source: The Hindu… Continue reading Vajra Mushti Kalaga: A martial art form in terminal decline

Source: The post is based on the article “Dogra architecture gets a revival at J&K’s Maharaj Gunj” published in “The Hindu” on 26th October 2023 Why in the News? Srinagar Smart City Ltd. and the Kashmir chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) have joined hands to conserve vernacular elements… Continue reading Dogra architecture gets a revival at J&K’s Maharaj Gunj

Source: The post is based on the article “₹2.9-crore project to improve amenities around Edakkal Caves” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd October 2023 What is the News? Kerala Tourism has launched a project to improve civic amenities around the Edakkal Caves in Wayanad. Where is Edakkal Caves? Located in: Wayanad,Kerala Hills: The caves are… Continue reading ₹2.9-crore project to improve amenities around Edakkal Caves

Source: The post is based on the article “Must visit Parvati Kund and Jageshwar temples in Kumaon: PM” published in “Economic Times” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has encouraged people to visit the Parvati Kund and Jageshwar temples in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. What are Parvati Kund and… Continue reading Must visit Parvati Kund and Jageshwar temples in Kumaon: PM

Source: The post is based on the article “How is GI-tagged Jaderi namakatti made in Tamil Nadu?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Jaderi Namakatti?3 Who makes it?4 What is it made from? What is the News? Jaderi namakatti from Tamil Nadu has been recently given… Continue reading How is GI-tagged Jaderi namakatti made in Tamil Nadu?

Source: The post is based on the article “What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? Goan cashew (kernel) has been granted the geographical indication (GI) tag. How did cashew come to Goa and become a contributor to the… Continue reading What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa

Source: The post is based on the article “Udangudi Panangarupatti gets GI tag” published in “The Hindu” on 9th October 2023 What is the News? Udangudi ‘Panangkarupatti’ from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. What is Udangudi Panangkarupatti? Udangudi Panangkarupatti is also referred to as palm jaggery. It is prepared using the… Continue reading Udangudi Panangarupatti gets GI tag

Source: The post is based on the article “PM releases commemorative coin and stamp on 500th birth anniversary of Veerangana Rani Durgavati” published in “PIB” on 9th October 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister performed bhoomi poojan of ‘Veerangana Rani Durgavati Smarak aur Udyaan‘ during the 500th birth anniversary of Rani Durgavati. Who… Continue reading PM releases commemorative coin and stamp on 500th birth anniversary of Veerangana Rani Durgavati

Source: The post is based on the article “Sarakka Central Tribal University approved for Telangana: The figures of Sammakka-Sarakka, their significance” published in “Indian Express” on 7th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has Sarakka Central Tribal University been approved for Telangana?3 Who was Sammakka and Sarakka?4 What is Sammakka Saralamma Jatara? What… Continue reading Sarakka Central Tribal University approved for Telangana: The figures of Sammakka-Sarakka, their significance

Source: The post is based on the article “Arunachal Yak churpi gets GI tag, to boost conservation” published in “Deccan Herald” on 7th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Yak Churpi?3 What is Arunachalee yak?4 What is Himalayan Yak? What is the News? Yak Churpi of Arunachal Pradesh has been given recognition… Continue reading Arunachal Yak churpi gets GI tag, to boost conservation