Current Affair Category: History and Culture

Manikaran: A Sacred Site Facing Controversy Recent NewsA proposal to transfer water from Manikaran, a revered pilgrimage site for Hindus and Sikhs, to Kasol in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district for a hot bath facility has upset locals, leading to a dispute. About Manikaran Location: Manikaran is a small town in Himachal Pradesh, situated in the […]

Introduction:Aadi Mahotsav 2025, organized by the Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, was inaugurated by Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi on February 16, 2025. The event runs from February 16 to 24, 2025 and celebrates […]

Why in News? The Gyan Bharatam Mission, introduced in the Union Budget 2025-26 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is a landmark initiative aimed at safeguarding India’s vast manuscript heritage. This mission is designed to preserve, document, and integrate the rich intellectual traditions of India with modern knowledge systems, reflecting the government’s commitment to the country’s […]

Why in News?  The Guru-Shishya Parampara Scheme was started by the Ministry of Culture as a sub-scheme of the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY).  About the Guru-Shishya Parampara Scheme: The Guru-Shishya Parampara Scheme (Repertory Grant) is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Culture to promote and preserve India’s traditional performing arts. Objective: […]

The Impact of Classifying Denotified Tribes: How many denotified, semi-nomadic, and nomadic tribes have been comprehensively categorised? The Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) and Tribal Research Institutes (TRI) have, for the first time, comprehensively categorised 268 denotified, semi-nomadic, and nomadic tribes. Of these, 179 communities have been recommended for inclusion in the Scheduled Castes (SC), […]

Chhava Controversy: Objections to Film on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj The trailer of the Bollywood film Chhava, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has sparked controversy in Maharashtra. The film, featuring actor Vicky Kaushal as Sambhaji Maharaj, includes a scene where he performs the lezim folk dance alongside actress Rashmika Mandanna, playing Maharani Yesubai. […]

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2025 – 3rd Edition The third edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam will be held between February 15 and 24, 2025, organized by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras). This event, initiated by the Government of India’s Ministry of Education, aims to create awareness about the cultural connections between Kashi […]

What is Amrit Snan or Shahi Snan? The Kumbh Mela, held every 12 years, is observed at Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik-Trimbakeshwar, and Ujjain, on the banks of sacred rivers such as the Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, and Kshipra. Bathing in these rivers during the Kumbh is believed to wash away one’s sins. Certain dates are considered especially […]

Indus Script: The Indus script (also known as the Harappan script) is one of the earliest forms of writing used by the Indus Valley Civilization (around 3300–1300 BCE). The script consists of over 400 symbols, which include pictographs, ideographs, and signs that may represent syllables or words. Despite various attempts, the script has not been […]

Why in News ? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has announced a $1 million prize for deciphering the script of the Indus Valley Civilisation, an enigma that endures more than a century after Sir John Marshall announced the discovery of the Bronze Age culture that thrived in valley of the Indus between c. 3300 and […]