What is Jallikattu?
Context: Jallikattu, an event involving bulls conducted in many parts of Tamil Nadu, does not actually conserve the native breeds, contrary to the claim made by its proponents, says the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO). Relevance: GS I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: What is Jallikattu? Why is Jallikattu important in Tamil […]
What is Jallikattu?
Context: With the Supreme Court recommencing its work after the winter vacation, all eyes in Tamil Nadu are on the verdict of a five-member Constitution Bench of the Court on a batch of petitions seeking to strike down a 2017 Tamil Nadu law that protects jallikattu, a traditional event involving bulls. Relevance: GS I: Art […]
Tentative 3 UNESCO Heritage Sites Added in India
Context: Gujarat’s Vadnagar town, the iconic Sun Temple at Modhera, and the rock cut sculptures of Unakoti in Tripura have been added to the tentative list of UNCESO World Heritage Sites. With this, India now has 52 sites on UNESCO Tentative List. Relevance: GS-I: Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: What is the tentative list […]
Swar Dharohar Festival
Focus: GS I: Art and Culture Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Culture, Government of India in collaboration with “Swar Dharohar Foundation,” inaugurated a three day “Swar Dharohar Festival” under Kalanjali. What is the Swar Dharohar Festival?
About Hornbill Festival
Focus: GS I: Art and Culture Why in News? Recently, Vice President inaugurated the 23rd edition of Hornbill Festival. About Hornbill Festival Great hornbill
About Project Mausam
Focus: GS I- Art and Culture Why in News? Recently, ASI organised a two-day National Conference on Project Mausam – Jaladhipurayatra: Exploring Cross- Cultural Linkages along the Indian Ocean Rim Countries. About Project Mausam: In an attempt to understand the Monsoon Winds and other climatic factors and the ways in which these natural elements impacted, […]
National Handloom Day
Focus: GS-I Art and Culture Why in news? The Prime Minister has paid a tribute to India’s rich cultural diversity and all those working to celebrate India’s artistic traditions on the occasion of National Handloom Day. Introduction Handloom sector is a symbol of the country’s glorious cultural heritage and an important source of livelihood in […]
Swadesh Darshan Scheme
Focus: GS I-Art and Culture Why in News? Recently, the Ministry of Tourism has revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD2.0) with an aim to develop sustainable and responsible infrastructure at destinations. About Swadesh Darshan scheme: Nodal: Ministry of Tourism Objective: To develop theme-based tourist circuits in the country. These tourist circuits will […]
Significance of Sannati
Context: Left almost unattended to for 20 years after excavation, the ancient Buddhist site on the bank of Bhima river near Kanaganahalli (forming part of Sannati site) in Kalaburagi district, has finally got some attention. Relevance: GS I- Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: About Sannati Significance of Sannati About Sannati Sannati is a […]
The International Booker Prize
Context: Author Geetanjali Shree’s translated Hindi novel, Tomb of Sand, became the first Indian language book to win the International Booker Prize. Relevance: GS I- Art and Culture Dimensions of the Article: What is the Booker Prize? What about the International Booker Prize? Why is it called the ‘Booker’? Who have been some prominent winners? […]