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7th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting

May 27, 2022

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 ..

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‘India International Centre for Buddhist Culture & Heritage’

May 20, 2022

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 ..

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‘‘Vadnagar International Conference’

May 20, 2022

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 ..

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Telangana: New Mesolithic site discovered

May 19, 2022

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 ..

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Mayiladumparai (TN): India’s earliest Iron Age site

May 18, 2022

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu announced in the state Assembly that Mayiladumparai is the oldest Iron Age site currently found in India. How is it confirmed that Mayiladumparai is the oldest Iron Age site? Radiocarbon dating of excavations from the ..

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Sun Temples in India

May 11, 2022

Recently, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor participated in prayers at the Martand Sun temple. But Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) said that the event violated rules. What prayers were conducted at the Martand Sun temple? Navgrah Ashtamangalam pooja was held ..

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Rakhigarhi Excavation -Recent finds

May 9, 2022

The latest round of excavations at the Rakhigarhi site led to some discoveries What things have been found in the latest round of excavations? The latest round of excavations revealed the structure of some houses, lanes and drainage systems, and ..

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Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train

May 6, 2022

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation’s (IRCTC) first Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train will be run under the aegis of the new policy of the Ministry of Railways. On 21st June 2022, this train will be commencing its maiden journey. ..

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