Art & Culture Current Affairs MCQs

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Swachh Tawi Mahotsav is a three-day event organised in Jammu by Jammu Municipal Corporation and Jammu Smart City Limited. It is held at the Tawi riverfront near the 4th Tawi Bridge to mark Baisakhi. The event promotes cleanliness and cultural heritage under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. Activities include Tawi Aarti, boating, mela, dangal (traditional wrestling), food festival, and cultural programmes.

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The Rajasthan High Court issued notices regarding alleged illegal elephant rides near Amber Fort. Amber Fort (Amer Fort) is located about 11 km from Jaipur in Rajasthan. It was built in the late 16th century by Raja Man Singh I, a general of Akbar. The fort is situated on the Aravalli hills, providing strategic and scenic advantage. Amer served as the capital of the Kachwaha Rajputs before Jaipur was established. The fort showcases a blend of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles.

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Thrissur Pooram is a major temple festival held annually in Kerala. It takes place at Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thekkinkadu Maidanam during Medam (April–May). The festival began over 200 years ago under Rama Varma Sakthan Thampuran. Known as the “Mother of all Poorams,” it features grand elephant processions, percussion music, and fireworks. It brings together ten temples, promoting unity and cultural display.

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The annual Mahua flower festival, known as ‘Ippa Puvvu Panduga’, is celebrated in Telangana. The festival takes place in Jamidi village of Narnoor mandal in Adilabad district. It is usually observed during April–May, coinciding with the Mahua flower harvest season. The festival highlights the cultural and economic importance of the Mahua tree for tribal communities. It is mainly celebrated by the Gond and other Adivasi communities. Mahua flowers are used for food products, traditional beverages, and medicinal purposes. The event is organised by tribal organisations and local leaders.

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Kukke Subrahmanya Temple recently recorded its highest-ever revenue of ₹167.89 crore during 2025–26. The temple is located in Subrahmanya village of Karnataka on the banks of the Kumaradhara River at the foothills of Kumara Parvatha in the Western Ghats. The temple is dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya, also known as Kartikeya, Murugan, and Skanda.
Lord Subrahmanya is worshipped here as the lord of serpents. The temple is regarded as the foremost centre of Sarpa (serpent) worship in India.

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Tughlaqabad Fort, one of Delhi’s historic medieval forts, has again come into focus due to delays in a court-monitored survey aimed at identifying encroachments and preserving the monument. Tughlaqabad Fort is a historic fort located in South Delhi. It was built in 1321 by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, founder of the Tughlaq dynasty. Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, also known as Ghazi Malik, overthrew the Khilji ruler and established the city of Tughlaqabad. The fort represented the third historic city of Delhi.

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Nimapara Patha Utsav 2026 was inaugurated in Nimapara, Puri district of Odisha. The festival promotes traditional Odia folk arts, youth participation, sports, public awareness campaigns, and regional development. The event is organised under the “Utkarsha Nimapara 2.0” programme. Students, artists, local residents, and youth groups actively participated in the festival.

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Kumbhalgarh Fort in Rajasthan was recently recognised by UNESCO surveys as having the world’s second-longest surviving wall after the Great Wall of China. It was built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha, the fort is located in the Aravalli Hills and was an important military stronghold of Mewar. Its massive wall stretches over 36 kilometres, giving it the title “Great Wall of India.” The fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Hill Forts of Rajasthan.

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A recent fire damaged part of the Daishoin Temple complex, including the Reikado Hall that housed Japan’s “eternal flame” for nearly 1,200 years. Daishoin Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon School located on Miyajima Island in Japan’s Chugoku region. The temple lies at the base of Mount Misen, the tallest mountain on the island.
It was founded in 806 by Kobo Daishi after returning from China. The temple complex is known for its numerous halls, statues, and religious structures.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a Rogan painting featuring the “Tree of Life” motif to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Rogan Painting is a rare and traditional textile art form from the Kutch region of Gujarat. Rogan art is created using a special paint made from castor oil and natural pigments. The “Tree of Life” motif symbolises growth, harmony, and interconnectedness in traditional art.