Art & Culture Current Affairs MCQs

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The 10th Mising Youth Festival 2026 was held from 26–30 January at Kareng Chapori, Dhemaji, Assam. It celebrates the heritage of the Mising tribe through traditional music, dance, and art. The festival was organized by Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK) to showcase the culture of the Brahmaputra Valley’s riparian community. The event emphasizes that protection of tribal rights, culture, language, literature, and music is achieved through cultural unity, not conflict. The Donyi-Polo tradition of the Mising community teaches that worshipping nature is equivalent to worshipping God.

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The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela was held at Faridabad, Haryana, with great enthusiasm and public participation. The theme for this year is “Vocal to Global”, promoting Indian crafts and culture on the global stage. Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya are the theme states, showcasing their unique cultural heritage. Egypt is participating as the partner nation, adding an international dimension to the Mela. The Mela focuses on Atma Nirbharta (self-reliance) by empowering artists and craftsmen, according to Parth Gupta, Managing Director of Haryana Tourism Corporation Limited.

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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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The Leh Dosmochey festival and Stromochey festival at Likir Monastery are celebrated simultaneously in Ladakh from 15 February. Leh Dosmochey is celebrated in Leh town with great religious devotion and traditional grandeur. The festivals symbolise the victory of good over evil in Buddhist tradition. Monks perform sacred tantric mask dances as the main ritual highlight. The celebrations mark the end of the harsh winter season in Ladakh. They signal the beginning of preparations for the new agricultural season.

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The Prime Minister’s new office complex Seva Teerth is inspired by the architecture of the Chennakeshava Temple. The temple, also called Keshava or Vijayanarayana Temple, is a 12th century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Karnataka. It was commissioned in 1117 CE by King Vishnuvardhana after his victory over the Cholas at Talakkad. The temple is located on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur, also known as Velapura. It was built over three generations and took 103 years to complete. It is an important example of Hoysala architecture and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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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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The Rajkiya Itkhori Mahotsav (Itkhori State Festival) is celebrated annually in Chatra, Jharkhand. During the inauguration, the ministers launched the official website of Bhadrakali Temple and released a coffee table book. The first day of the festival featured vibrant cultural performances, including traditional folk dances. This three-day festival showcases cultural, musical, and religious harmony.

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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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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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Gyan Bharatam, announced in Union Budget 2025-26, is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Culture (MoC), India, aimed at safeguarding and preserving India’s manuscript heritage. Standing Finance Committee (SFC) sanctioned Rs.491.66 crore for 2025-2031 for activities including survey, registration, documentation, conservation, digitization, publication, technology infrastructure, partnerships, and capacity building. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) uses advanced technologies like LiDAR, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and drone surveys before excavations at sites like Rajgir (Bihar), Rakhigarhi (Haryana), Bhismaknagar (Arunachal Pradesh), and Warangal Fort (Telangana). Information was shared by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in Lok Sabha.