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Central Advisory Board of Archaeology

February 9, 2022

The Central Government is to reconstitute the Central Advisory Board of Archaeology (CABA). Role of CABA The board advises Government of India on matters related to archaeology. It acts a link between universities and Archaeological Survey of India. It promotes ..

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J&K Kanchoth Festival

February 8, 2022

Recently, people of Bhaderwah celebrated the ancient Kanchoth festival, which is a symbol of ancient Nag culture. About Kanchoth festival The festival was celebrated amid braving heavy snowfall and extreme cold wave conditions. Local residents including women got dressed in ..

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The Guernica Tapestry

February 7, 2022

The Guernica Tapestry was returned by Rockefeller family to its prominent place at the United Nations (UN), one year after its sudden disappearance from a wall at the UN. Highlights The vast tapestry represents Picasso’s iconic “Guernica”. Rehanging of the ..

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Craft Map of Manipur

February 5, 2022

The craft map of Manipur was prepared on the basis of a field survey by an expert team in 2018-19. It is the first of its kind, prepared with the objective of providing equal, concentrated attention to all art forms. ..

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Merovingian dynasty headless horse remains

February 3, 2022

Archaeologists have unearthed a headless horse in Knittlingen in Germany. The headless horse was buried 1,400 years ago. A man’s skeletal was also found next to the headless horse. Probably he was the owner of the horse when it was ..

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Ancient Buddhist Temple in Pakistan

February 3, 2022

The Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient Buddhist temple in Swat valley. The valley is located in Northern Pakistan. The temple was a part of the Gandhara region. The temple has a mix of Greek art and Buddist art. This is ..

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Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala

February 2, 2022

The Hoysala Temples of Belur, Halebid and Somnath Pura in Karnataka will be nominated for World Heritage List for the year 2022-2023 from India. Key Points Since April 15, 2014, the ‘Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala’ are on UNESCO’s Tentative ..

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Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation

January 29, 2022

On January 28, 2022, Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation was launched marking the occasion of 92nd birth anniversary of late Indian classical vocalist, Pandit Jasraj. Highlights During the launch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the online event and remembered him. ..

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India’s Women Unsung Heroes’ Book

January 28, 2022

As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Culture is set to release three pictorial books on 75 unsung heroes of the freedom struggle. Key Points The pictorial books will be released in partnership with “Amar Chitra Katha”. ..

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Nordic “clinker boats” in UNESCO Heritage List

January 27, 2022

United Nations’ culture agency, UNESCO, added the Nordic “clinker boats” to its Heritage List, in December 2021. Highlights The wooden sailboats have allowed peoples of northern Europe to spread influence, trade and sometime war across continents and seas, for thousands ..

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