Art & Culture Current Affairs MCQs

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A world record was created at the Koya Krushi Kumbh festival in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, by preparing 1,111 kilograms of finger millet (ragi) pudding. The record-setting event was led by noted chef Vishnu Manohar. Koya Krushi Kumbh is a five-day agricultural exposition aimed at empowering tribal farmers and promoting farm and forest products. The festival is held at the Agriculture College campus in Sonepur, Gadchiroli district. The achievement was registered with the India Book of Records, Asia Book of Records, and World Record Book of India.

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Delhi Development Authority organised annual Palaash Flower Festival 2026 in New Delhi. The three day festival is being held simultaneously at Bansera Park, Ashok Vihar, Jasola and Narela for the first time. It features vibrant floral displays and themed gardens focused on biodiversity and environmental conservation. Organised since 2023, Palash Mahotsav promotes Delhi green heritage and community involvement. The festival strengthens public connection with nature and environmental awareness.

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India’s first Chadar Mahotsav of the Jain community will be held from 6–8 March 2026 in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The festival will honor the 872-year-old garments of Dada Shri Jindatt Suri Maharaj, kept in the Jain temple library. more than 150 Jain saints and 30,000 devotees are expected. The garments, preserved since VS 1945, are believed to have remained intact during cremation and an epidemic.

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The lost city of Charax Spasinou has been discovered in the deserts of Iraq. It was an ancient port city located at the meeting point of the Tigris and Choaspes rivers near the Iraq–Iran border. It was founded in 324 Before Common Era during the Hellenistic period, initially by Alexander the Great. Later, Hyspaosines rebuilt it and founded the Kingdom of Characene with Charax as its capital. Its strategic location made it a major trade hub between Mesopotamia and India through the Persian Gulf. Its importance declined around 224–228 After Death with the rise of the Sassanian Empire.

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Ministry of Tribal Affairs is organising Tribes Art Fest 2026 in New Delhi under the vision of Narendra Modi. It is organised with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and National Gallery of Modern Art. More than 75 artists and 1,000 artworks from 30+ tribal traditions are showcased. Key initiatives highlighted include PM JANMAN for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, DAJGUA, Eklavya Model Residential Schools and Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India. Festival promotes fair markets, direct sales and sustainable livelihoods.

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Attukal Pongala is celebrated on 3 March at Attukal Bhagavathy Temple. Attukal Pongala is celebrated in Kerala. It is one of the largest gatherings of women in the world and entered Guinness World Records in 2009 with over 2.5 million participants. The festival honours Goddess Attukal Bhagavathy, incarnation of Kannaki, symbolising women power and devotion. The 10 day festival begins with Kappukettu ritual and ends with priests blessing the offering and sprinkling holy water.

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The historic Hatti Risala procession in Jalna celebrated its 138th year on Dhulivandan, the day after Holi. The Hatti Risala festival is primarily celebrated in Maharashtra. The festival is a specific, historic, and cherished cultural tradition held annually in the city of Jalna in Maharashtra. It is celebrated on the occasion of Dhulivandan (the day following Holi). A decorated elephant carries a symbolic king and prime minister who shower sweets called revdis on the crowd.

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India recently exported 25 metric tonnes of Joha Rice to the United Kingdom and Italy. Joha Rice is an indigenous aromatic rice variety of Assam known for its distinct fragrance, fine grain, and rich taste. It is mainly cultivated during the Sali or Kharif season in Assam. Major varieties include Kola Joha, Keteki Joha, Bokul Joha, and Kunkuni Joha. The rice is rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds, giving nutritional benefits. It received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2017.

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Sarhul is a major Adivasi festival centred on nature worship, symbolising the union of the Sun and Earth and the renewal of life. The festival involves worship of the Sal tree, believed to be the abode of Sama Maa, and is celebrated by tribes like Oraon, Munda, Santal, Khadia and Ho. It is mainly observed in Jharkhand and parts of Odisha, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh. It is a three-day festival ending with a community feast, after which agricultural activities like sowing and ploughing begin, highlighting its link with livelihood and nature.

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The Mulgao Kelbai Peth festival is celebrated in Goa, specifically in the village of Mulgao located in the Bicholim taluka. The festival reflects deep-rooted cultural and religious traditions and attracts devotees from nearby regions. Goddess Kelbai is placed in a decorated wooden structure called “peth” and carried in a ceremonial procession. The event takes place on Chaitra Shuddha Panchami and is considered highly auspicious by local communities