UPSC GS 1 Jhumur Dance News: Guwahati to host grand ‘jhumur’ dance event with 8,000 tea tribe artists. Overview Community: Traditional dance of the tea tribe communities of Assam. Season: Typically performed during the Autumn season in Assam. Geographical Spread: Also found in a few parts of West Bengal. Performance Setting Location: Performed mostly in […]
UPSC GS 2 Sub-Categorisation In Scheduled Caste Reservation News: A seven-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has ruled that sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is permissible for the purpose of reservation. More on News: The top court had reserved the verdict on pleas seeking review of the E
UPSC GS 2 National Culture Fund News: Recently, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism highlighted the achievements of the National Mission for Manuscripts and the National Culture Fund. Establishment: Government of India had set up National Culture Fund (NCF) as a Trust on 28th November, 1996 under the Charitable Endowment Act, 1890. Purpose: To mobilize
UPSC GS 1 India’s First Sunken Museum News: India’s first sunken museum at the Humayun Tomb complex ,a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi, will be inaugurated soon. Museum Design and Layout: The museum’s layout is inspired by medieval ‘baolis’, or traditional water tanks. It is located at the entrance zone of the World
29 Jul | UPSC Current Affairs: Sunken Museum, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Mettur Dam, and More Read More »
UPSC GS 1 Ahom Moidams News: Ahom ‘Moidam’ in Assam has been included in UNESCO World Heritage List. More on News: Moidams of Assam is the first site from the North East that has made it to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the Cultural Category. Moidams of Assam has become the 43rd property
UPSC GS 2 PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana News: In line with the Interim Budget announcement, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the launch of Pradhan Mantri-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PM Free Electricity scheme). Definition: It is a government scheme launched on February 15, 2024, aiming to provide free electricity to households
25 Jul | UPSC Current Affairs: PM Surya Ghar, MSME TEAM, DIGIPIN, Vatsalya, and More Read More »
UPSC GS 1 Periyar E.V. Ramasamy News: Periyar Vision OTT platform was launched by Dravidar Kazhagam, a social organisation founded by Periyar E.V. Ramasamy. Early Life: Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy, commonly known as Periyar or Thanthai Periyar, was born on 17 September 1879 and passed away on 24 December 1973. Political and Social Activism Periyar founded
UPSC GS 1 Enemy Property in India News: The Indian government has begun to auction enemy properties. Definition: Enemy property is property left behind by people who migrated to enemy countries. Historical Context: Government of India took over properties and companies of those who took Pakistani nationality under the Defence of India Rules framed under
UPSC GS 1 Bhojshala Complex News: The existing structure at the Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district has been constructed using remains of a temple that existed earlier at the site. About Bhojshala Complex: The Bhojshala Complex is located in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. It was built in 1034 AD by Raja
UPSC GS 1 Vishalgad Fort News: Newly elected Kolhapur MP Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj visited Vishalgad recently. Location Situated in Vishalgad village in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. Locally known as Khelna or Khilna. Historical Significance: Built in 1058 by Shilahara king Marsinh, initially named Khilgil. Captured by Seuna Yadavas of Devagiri in 1209. Taken by Allauddin Khilji
