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Tiranga Utsav Organised by Ministry of Culture

August 3, 2022

The Ministry of Culture organized “Tiranga Utsav” on August 2, 2022 to celebrate the contributions of Pingali Venkayya to the country. Tiranga Utsav was an evening filled with cultural and musical performances. It was organised in New Delhi, on the ..

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Israel unveils Roman-era coin

July 28, 2022

Archaeologists from Israel recently unveiled a rare and “remarkably well preserved” coin belonging to Roman-era. The coin dates back to around 1,900 years. It was discovered by archaeologists of Israel Antiquities Authority while exploring Haifa in northern Israel. Coin is ..

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Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2022

July 18, 2022

Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2022 is being held from July 16, 2022 to August 14, 2022 in New Delhi. Highlights Year 2022 is making the 22nd edition of the Bharat Rang Mahotsav. It is being held as a part of Azadi ..

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Kanaganahalli Buddhist Site

July 13, 2022

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has launched a conservation plan for “Kanaganahalli Buddhist Site”. Work has started on Rs 3.5 crore conservation project. Highlights Kanagamahalli Buddhist Site was excavated by the ASI during 1994-2001. However, it was left neglected ..

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World Kiswahili Language Day

July 7, 2022

The World Kiswahili Language Day is observed across the world on July 7, annually. Background The day is observed following a declaration led by UNESCO member states. This year marks the 1st observance of this day. Resolution 71/328 deals with ..

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125th birth anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju

July 4, 2022

On July 4, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 30-ft bronze statue of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju. Key Facts The statue was unveiled to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju. It is a 15-tonne statue ..

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GI Tag: Mayurbhanj’s ‘Ant chutney’

July 4, 2022

In Odisha, scientists are fine-tuning their analysis for making presentation for Geographical Indications (GI) registry of Kai Chutney. Highlights Dishes fabricated from weaver ants offer a treatment to many sicknesses for Odisha tribes. They are identified to boost immune device ..

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Unmesh: Himachal Pradesh International literary festival

June 20, 2022

A three-day international literary festival called “Unmesh” was held at Gaiety Theatre in Shimla. It was officially started, on June 16, 2022; by Union Minister of State for Culture, Arjun Ram Mehjawal. About Unmesh Festival Unmesh Festival is bringing together ..

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