Why in News An exhibition titled "Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat" was recently inaugurated by the Minister of State for Culture as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM). The exhibition was held at the National Archives of India in New Delhi to mark the 75th...

Palkhi festival has made headlines as delegates attending the G20 Digital Economy Working Group Conference in the city had the opportunity to witness this 800-year-old tradition of the Warkari community. Important Points: The Palkhi festival is a millennium-old...

Malcha Mahal is making headlines as the lieutenant governor has instructed authorities to conduct a five-layered plantation of various flowering trees in the surrounding area, giving it a much-needed facelift. Important Points: The historical Malcha Mahal, originally...

Al-Hakim Mosque is in the spotlight as the Indian Prime Minister is scheduled to visit it during his inaugural trip to Egypt. The mosque, dating back to the 11th Century, has been meticulously restored with the assistance of the Dawoodi Bohra community. Key Points:...

Why in News: The Statue of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Authority (SOUADTGA) has recently issued a tender to reinstate the temporarily suspended helicopter joyride services at the renowned Statue of Unity. Important Points: The statue was erected to...

Why In News: Mesolithic Rock Painting Recently, a fascinating discovery emerged in Orvakallu village, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, where an ancient rock painting from the Mesolithic period was unearthed. The painting vividly portrays a person engaged in tilling a...

Ancient Mayan City Discovered in Southern Mexico Jungle Why in News: Anthropologists have recently uncovered a previously unknown ancient Mayan city in the jungles of southern Mexico. Important Points: Ancient Maya City: The newly discovered ancient Mayan city, named...

Why in News: Three Temporary Camps Set Up for Devotees and Tourists Visiting Kamakhya Temple Recently, three temporary camps with adequate security arrangements were established to accommodate devotees and tourists coming to the Kamakhya temple for the Ambubachi Mela....

Why in News: 350th Coronation Anniversary Celebrated at Raigad. Important Points: The Government of India paid homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the occasion of Maharashtra celebrating the 350th Coronation anniversary of the Maratha warrior king. Shivaji...

Why in News The recent news revolves around the Sahitya Akademi Awards, where members of the Akademi are opposing the government's involvement in literary awards. Important Points:- The Union Ministry of Culture has expressed its intention to alter the nomination...