Conservation of Muga Silk
Context For Conservation of Muga Silk in natural habitat the Government of India has approved a project on conservation of Muga in natural habitat in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bodoland Territorial…
Iconic Tourist Sites initiative
Context During her Budget speech earlier this month, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that 17 “Iconic Tourist Sites” in the country would be developed by the government “into world class tourist destinations,…
Nagara, Dravida & Vesara Temples
Temple architecture evolved slightly differently in different regions, such as the distinct features of Orissa, Kashmir and Bengal temples, but it can be generally classified under three categories- Nagara (North), Dravida (South) and Vesara styles.…
The marvel at Bhitargaon
Context: The excavations of cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation testify to early urbanisation, as early as 2,600 BCE. Rock-cut architecture began to develop from the 3rd century BCE. Though…
UNESCO names Rio as World Capital of Architecture
Context: The UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has named the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro as the World Capital of Architecture for 2020. More details: Having defeated…
Adopt A Heritage
The ‘Adopt A Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan’, a scheme launched on 27th September 2017. It is a collaborative effort by the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture and Archaeological…
Nirankari sect
The Nirankari sect was formed by Sikh activists in the 19th century. Under Baba Deyal Singh, it is credited with starting the tradition of Anand Karaj, the Sikh way of…
Cherry Blossom festival
Context: India International Cherry Blossom festival is scheduled to be held from November 14 to 17 in Shillong, Meghalaya. Significance: This festival is the world’s only autumn cherry blossom festival.…
Soharai art
Soharai art, done primarily by the women of Jharkhand, is a tribal art, practice started in Badam area of Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand, several years ago. Traditionally the form of…
Kumbhalgarh was a creation of Mewar’s ruler Kumbha
Kumbhalgarh Fort, built in the 15th century, separates Mewar from Marwar. It resembles the Great Wall of China due to its 36 km long perimeter of walls and is considered…
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