Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) design coins

On June 6, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a special series of coins. These coins have also been made visually impaired friendly. Key facts The coins of Re 1, Rs 2, 5, 10 and 20 denominations were launched. These coins ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Chandigarh IAF Heritage Centre

Chandigarh Administration was decided to set up a “Chandigarh IAF Heritage Centre” in Chandigarh. About Chandigarh IAF Heritage Centre Chandigarh IAF (Indian Air Force) Heritage Centre will be set up in a bid to showcase the role of Indian Air ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Defence Current Affairs

Puri Heritage Corridor Case

Residents of Puri had moved the High Court alleging that, structural safety of 800-year-old Jagannath Temple could be in danger, if land surrounding the temple were dug up. Highlights They also allege that; state government has insulted the devotees by demolishing ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

Reconstitution of Central Advisory Board on Archaeology

The Central Advisory Board on Archaeology (CABA), which was formed was formed 7-years ago to boost the ties between the people who are working in the field of archaeological research and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has been re-established. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

7th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting

On 24th May 2022 China hosted the 7th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting. What are the highlights of the meeting? From India, Union Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi participated in the meeting virtually with participation from ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

‘India International Centre for Buddhist Culture & Heritage’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba recently laid the foundation stone for the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini, Nepal.  The shilanyaas ceremony was performed by monks belonging to three major ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

‘‘Vadnagar International Conference’

Three-day Vadnagar International Conference was inaugurated by Gujarat CM at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar (Gujarat) on May 18th. It was attended by the Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs and representatives from UNESCO. What is the objective of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Telangana: New Mesolithic site discovered

A prehistoric rock paintings site, dating back at least 10,000 to 30,000 years was recently discovered on private land at Kasipeta in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district (Telangana). The rock paintings belong to which period? Mesolithic age. Who discovered the site? Members ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs