heritage sites
Sites Identified for ‘National importance’ Tag
According to Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy, 20 heritage sites have been identified for National importance tag. These sites also include 2 ancient mounds at Rakhigarhi in Haryana and age-old Anangtal in Delhi in the last 3 years. Other ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana: Guidelines issued
The Ministry of Culture has issued guidelines to conduct cultural events under the central sector scheme “Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana”. Highlights The guidelines will benefit artists and institutions by providing alternative services through digital platforms. Also, the Ministry has granted ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
September 30: Harijan Sevak Sangh Foundation Day
The Harijan Sevak Sangh was established on September 30, 1932. It was founded by Gandhiji. He founded it when he was in Yervada Jail, Pune. The legend was fasting when he founded the Sangh. Background Gandhiji opposed the segregation of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Assam Assembly passed bill to protect State’s Heritage Sites
Assam assembly passed bills for creation of three autonomous councils which included Moran, Motok and Kamtapur Autonomous Council. These proposals were made by the government after the height of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest. The assembly passing the proposal has ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
India-Portugal sign 7 agreements
The Portugal President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is on a 4-day visit to India. During his visit, he held talks with PM Modi. After their meeting 4 agreements were signed between the countries Highlights The countries signed agreements on culture, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Disaster Management Exercise of BIMSTEC NDRF begins in Bhubaneswar
The National Disaster Response Force of Government of India is to host the second BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise-2020 (BIMSTEC DMEx-2020). The exercise is to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha between February 11, 2020 and February 13, 2020. The main objective ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
First digital exhibition on Indian Heritage inaugurated
On January 15, 2020, the State of Culture and Tourism minister launched a month long exhibition on Indian Heritage in New Delhi. The exhibition was launched in digital space and will stay online till February 15, 2020. Highlights This exhibition ..
UNESCO’s World Heritage Week
World Heritage Week is celebrated by UNESCO between November 19, 2019 and November 25, 2019. The Objective of celebrating World Heritage Week is to increase awareness among people about safety and preservation of cultural heritages and monuments. UNESCO Heritage sites ..