Context On July 21, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking India’s first hosting of this vital platform for discussing cultural and natural heritage preservation. The Read More …
Category: Art & Culture
New NCERT Textbook Refers Harappan Society As ‘Sindhu-Sarasvati Civilisation’
Context The new NCERT Class 6 Social Science textbook has incorporated numerous new elements. About In the new edition, the Harappan civilisation is referred to as the ‘Indus-Sarasvati’ or ‘Sindhu-Sarasvati’ civilisation. It states that the Sarasvati basin included major cities of Read More …
National Flag Day
On July 22, 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India officially adopted the National Flag, marking an important milestone in the country’s journey to independence. Background of National Flag: First Public Display : The first national flag of India was hoisted on Read More …
Assam’s 700-yr-old Moidams to be considered for World Heritage List
Recently, International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has prepared a report ‘Evaluations of Nominations of Cultural and Mixed Properties’ for the 46th ordinary session of the World Heritage Committee to be held in New Delhi With this recommendation, the first-time applicant Moidams are just one Read More …
Maharishi Sushruta
Recently, the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) hosted the Second National Seminar SAUSHRUTAM Shalya Sangoshti in honour of Sushruta Jayanti 2024 (15th July). Maharishi Sushruta About: Maharishi Sushruta was an ancient physician from Kashi (Varanasi), revered as the Father of Indian Medicine and Surgery. Key Contributions Books: The Read More …
Bharat Mandapam
Context The recently inaugurated Bharat Mandapam, which is going to host the G20 Summit in New Delhi, is a symbol of India’s idea of ‘the whole earth is one family’. About About Bharat Mandapam: The international exhibition-cum-convention Centre (IECC) complex named Bharat Read More …
Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
Context: July 30, 2023 marks the 201st birth anniversary of Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab to sit on the throne of Awadh. About Wajid Ali Shah: Mirza Wajid Ali Shah (July 1822 – 1 September 1887) was the eleventh and last Read More …
Antiquities and Art Treasure Act
Context: Recently, the United States handed over 105 trafficked antiquities to India. Probable Question: Q. What are the challenges faced by India in preserving and protecting its antiquities and art treasures, and what measures has the country taken to address these Read More …
Rudragiri hillock unique Ramayana fresco
Context Recently, a painting from Kakatiya-era drawn in a natural rock shelter on the Rudragiri hillock depicts several evidences from the Ramayana. The site unveils a combination of prehistoric rock paintings from the Mesolithic period and exquisite artwork from the Kakatiya dynasty. About Rudragiri caves: Rudragiri hillock is Read More …
J-K: Skill India project successfully revives dying Namda Art
Context: Under the Pradhan mantri kaushal Vikas Yojana, Namda craft of kashmir is being successfully revived and the first batch of Namda art products for export to the UK has been shipped. About Namda Art: Fabric: Namda are felted rugs that are made by enmeshing wool fibers with Read More …