Art & Culture Current Affairs

Art & Culture Current Affairs 2020-2021 covers all Current Affairs related to Indian Culture, Art and Heritage for UPSC , Civil Services, SSC, Railways etc. Exams. Latest Current Affairs in Indian Culture with all important News Updates.

Merger of Amar Jawan Jyoti

January 22, 2022

Recently, Central government rejected the contention that Amar Jawan Jyoti has been extinguished. Key Points Government further asserted that Amar Jawan Jyoti has been merged with the flame at “National War Memorial” in the vicinity. They are of the view that, this merger will mark a tribute to the fallen soldiers befitting their sacrifice. India ..

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Omo I – Oldest Human Fossils

January 21, 2022

As per a recent study, one of the oldest known Homo sapiens fossils, Omo Kibish I, may be around 35,000 years older than it was previously thought. Highlights The study used volcanic ash to date the fossils and thus there were 22,000-year margin of error. Omo Kibish I was first unearthed in Ethiopia in 1967. ..

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State Tableaux for Republic Day Parade

January 18, 2022

On January 17, 2022, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as West Bengal’s tableau for the Republic Day parade was rejected without providing reasons or justifications. Highlights West Bengal Tableau was set to commemorate contributions of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and his INA marking his 125th birth anniversary year. Union government ..

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Kala Kumbh Art

January 16, 2022

The Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Culture have joined together to organize Kala Kumbh Art during the 2022 republic day celebrations. About Kala Kumbh The Kala Kumbh paintings are drawn on gigantic scrolls. These scrolls are to be displayed on Raj Path during republic day celebrations. Each scroll is 750 metres in length approximately. ..

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World’s largest Khadi National Flag

January 15, 2022

On January 15, 2022, world’s largest national flag, made of Khadi fabric will be put to display, to celebrate the “Army Day”. Key Points It will be displayed at Longewala, along the India – Pakistan Border in Jaisalmer. Longewala was the centre stage of historic battle of 1971 between India and Pakistan. It will be ..

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