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? […]
Jagannath Temple Heritage Corridor Project
Context: Recently, The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said that a sculpture of a lion, which possibly dates back to the Ganga dynasty, was found during excavation for the controversial heritage corridor project around the 12th century Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. This is the third such lion sculpture found during the excavation work. The […]
Devasahayam Pillai
Context: Devasahayam Pillai, who was born a Hindu in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu and converted to Christianity in the 18th century, became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by the Vatican. Besides Devasahayam, the Pope proclaimed five other men and four women as saints. Relevance: GS I- Art and Culture About […]
National Gallery of Modern Art
Focus: GS I- Art and culture Why in News? National Gallery of Modern Art to organize a host of educational activities and programs under the theme of ‘Power of Museums’ during week long celebrations of International Museum Day from 16th-20th May About National Gallery of Modern Art Founded in 1954, as the premier museum of modern art […]
Arunachal Apatani textile: GI Tag sought
Context: An application seeking Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the Arunachal Pradesh Apatani textile product has been filed by a firm. Relevance: Prelims, GS-I: Art and Culture, GS-III: Intellectual Property Rights Dimensions of the Article: Apatani Textile Geographical indication in textile industry GI Tag Geographical Indications Registry (GIR) Apatani Textile The Apatani weave comes from […]
Culture Mapping of 80 Villages Kicks ff
Context: Culture mapping of 80 villages associated with noted personalities in history, in particular the freedom movement, unique crafts and festivals had been started as a pilot project, which is expected to be completed in the 2021 financial year. Relevance: GS-I: Art and Culture, GS-II: Governance (Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors, […]