Why Buddhism Went Global and Jainism Did Not ?
Context Relevance Indian Thought: Two Broad Traditions Both Buddhism and Jainism belong to the Śramaṇa stream Buddhism (Middle Path) Jainism (Ascetic Rigour) Doctrinal rigidity vs flexibility is central to divergent spread Role of Royal Patronage Buddhism Jainism Empire-backed Buddhism vs regionally-supported Jainism Approach Buddhism Jainism Outreach vs inward preservation Social Accessibility Buddhism Jainism Historical Turning Point […]
Turkman Gate
Why in News? Relevance Historical Background Urban Context (Pre-Emergency) Turkman Gate During the Emergency (1975–77) Symbolic Significance
Govt Releases 55 Volumes of Indian Literary Works
Why is it in news? Relevance Facts & Data — What was released? Key Literary Works & Highlights Purpose & Policy Linkages Why this matters ? 11 Classical Languages Recognised by the Government of India
Somnath Swabhiman Parva
Why in News ? Relevance GS-I | Indian Culture, Heritage & Architecture GS-I / GS-II | Nation-building & Post-Independence Consolidation Basics — About the Somnath Temple Historical Timeline — Destruction & Reconstruction Civilisational Themes
Indian Navy’s stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya sets off for Oman
Why in News ? Relevance GS-I | Culture & Heritage GS-II | International Relations What is a Stitched Sailing Vessel? Voyage & Mission Highlights Overview 1) Heritage Revival (Cultural & Historical Lens) 2) Maritime Diplomacy (Strategic & Soft-Power Lens) 3) Naval Identity & Institutional Learning 4) Cultural Economy & Tourism Linkages 5) Geopolitical & Civilisational […]
Keezhadi — Flood-Burial & OSL Dating Study
Why is it in news? Relevance Facts & Data — Keezhadi Excavation Context What did the new study examine? Method: Optically Stimulated Luminescence (OSL) Result: OSL dates indicate flood-deposit burial ~1,000 years ago (late Holocene phase). Climate & River Dynamics Why the finding matters (Archaeological Significance)? Limits & Scope of Interpretation
Jnanpith Award & Demise of Vinod Kumar Shukla
Relevance Vinod Kumar Shukla Major Works Awards & Recognitions Jnanpith Award: Award Components Significance Conclusion
Is the Dogri language losing resonance in India?
Why in News Relevance Basic Context Current Issue: Linguistic Extinction Trend Survey Insights (Jammu Region) Findings: Dimensions Policy Dimension Socio-Economic Dimension Generational Dimension Keywords Explained Term Explanation Eighth Schedule List of 22 languages recognized by the Indian Constitution (Article 344(1) & 351) for promotion and representation. Endangered Language A language at risk of falling out […]
Why UNESCO’s Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects matters ?
Why in News Relevance Understanding the Museum UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization): Virtual Museum Concept: Scope of Collection: Two Highlighted Sculptures (From Indian Temple): Comprehensive Features Digital Accessibility: AI Integration: Museum Structure: Collaboration with INTERPOL: Significance Cultural Preservation: Repatriation Efforts: Education & Research: Global Cooperation: Post-Colonial Significance: Challenges & Limitations Key Takeaways
Dhirio – Origins & Cultural Context
Origins & Cultural Context Relevance : GS 1(Culture , Heritage) Mechanics of Dhirio Legal Ban Political & Social Debate Legal & Constitutional Dimensions Present Status & Way Forward