Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards
Focus: GS-1: History, Art and Culture Why in News? The General Council of Sangeet Natak Akademi unanimously elected six (6) eminent personalities in the field of performing arts as Akademi Fellows (Akademi Ratna). About Sangeet Natak Akademi:
About the Paruveta Festival
Context: The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) is making efforts to secure UNESCO recognition for the annual ‘Paruveta’ festival. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Paruveta Festival: A Celebration of Communal Harmony and Tradition Overview: Inclusivity and Communal Harmony: Origin and Folklore: Special Rituals and Duration: Ceremonial Activities: Symbolism […]
Jnanpith Award: Celebrating Literary Excellence
Context: The Jnanpith selection committee announced that the 58th Jnanpith Award will be given to two writers, Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and Urdu poet and lyricist Gulzar, for 2023. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Jnanpith Award: Celebrating Literary Excellence Establishment: Eligibility: Presented by Bharatiya Jnanpith: Cash Prize and Recognition: Contributions of Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Gulzar: Jagadguru Rambhadracharya: -Source: […]
Pallava Dynasty Overview
Context: Archaeologists recently discovered an eighth-century Kotravai sculpture, an artifact that dates back to the Pallava period, near Ulundurpet, Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS I: History Pallava Dynasty Overview Historical Period: Territorial Rule: Religious Patronage: Origins: Cultural Contributions: Religion: Decline: -Source: The Hindu
About Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on 11th February addressed a programme on the 200th birth anniversary of Swami Dayananda Saraswati organized at the birthplace of Swami Dayananda, Tankara in Morbi, Gujarat, via a video message. About Dayanand Saraswati:
Sri Sri Auniati Satra Vaishnavite Monastery
Context: Sri Sri Auniati Satra is a more than 350-year-old Vaishnavite monastery in Assam’s Majuli district. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Key Facts about Sri Sri Auniati Satra Vaishnavite Monastery Establishment and Historical Significance: Vaishnavism and Satra: Geographical Location: Religious Significance: Cultural Heritage Preservation: Educational and Spiritual Activities: Bhaona and Traditional Arts: Vaishnavism: Definition: […]
About The Grantham Inscriptions
Context: A team of archaeologists recently discovered two stone inscriptions of ‘Grantham’ and Tamil dating 11th and 16th centuries respectively at Pazhnchervazhi village near Kangayam. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Grantha Inscriptions: Preserving Historical Scripts in South India Overview: Evolution and Similarity: Periods of Grantha Inscriptions: Post-Independence Influence: -Source: The Hindu
About Shankaracharyas
Context: The four Shankaracharyas recently said that they will not attend the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Shankaracharyas Origins and Title: Purpose and Locations: Role and Responsibilities: Life and Works of Adi Sankaracharya: Birth and Background Philosophy and Writings Travels and Contributions Legacy What is […]
About Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Context: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, or the Prakash Parv of the tenth Sikh Guru, is celebrated on January 17 this year. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji About Guru Gobind Singh Ji Contributions -Source: Indian Express
Cultural Continuity in Vadnagar, Gujarat
Context: A collaborative study conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (Kharagpur) and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has revealed compelling evidence of cultural continuity in Vadnagar, Gujarat, even after the collapse of the Harappan civilization. This finding challenges the traditional concept of a “Dark Age” by showcasing that Vadnagar maintained cultural resilience and […]