Indian culture
International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre – ‘Bharat Mandapam’
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex, which has been christened Bharat Mandapam. This monumental project, developed as a national endeavor at an estimated cost of approximately Rs 2,700 crore, aims to showcase and promote ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Yuva Sangam Registration Portal
The development in the northeastern states has always been slow as compared to the Indian mainland. This is mainly because the states are covered with forests and the percentage of the tribal population is high. Also, natural factors hinder the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Manipur Gaan Ngai festival
The Gaan Ngai festival is a major event in the state of Manipur, celebrated by the Zeliarong community every year after the harvest season. On January 4, 2023, the community will come together to show their gratitude for a good ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Mysuru Dasara Festival
Mysuru Dasara Festival was celebrated from September 26 to October 5 this year. Key facts Mysuru Dasara is a 10-day festival that commences with Navratri and concludes during the Vijayadashami. It is usually observed on the 10th day of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Bathukamma
Bathukamma is being celebrated in Telangana from September 25 to October 3 this year. Key facts Bathukamma is observed as the state festival of Telangana since the state’s inception in 2014. It is a flower festival celebrated mainly in Telangana ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
August 29: National Sports Day
The National Sports Day (NSD) is celebrated every year in India on 29th of August to mark the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand, who was known as ‘The Wizard’ or ‘The Magician’ of hockey for his ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
India and Israel enter into a new cultural agreement with multiple targets
A cultural agreement has been signed between India and Israel with the aim of strengthening the strategic bilateral ties by the promotion of greater people-to-people exchanges. From the Indian side, Sanjeev Singla, India’s Ambassador to Israel, signed the agreement with ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
‘Chapchar Kut’ celebrated in Mizoram
‘Chapchar Kut’ is a popular and the biggest festival celebrated across the state of Mizoram. It is celebrated to welcome the spring season. The festival is celebrated by all the people of the state with many cultural events associated with ..
Union Ministry of Minority Affairs inaugurates ‘Hunar Haat’
“Hunar Haat” is an initiative of the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. Under the initiative, stalls are set up, where master artisans, craftsmen and culinary experts from across the country participate, to showcase their talents. It aims ..
Indian Culture Portal launched
The Union Minister of State(independent charge) for Culture and Tourism, Prahlad Singh Patel launched the Indian Culture web portal in New Delhi on Tuesday, 10th December 2019. The web portal was envisioned by the Ministry of Culture and was completely ..