UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards 2021
Context Recently, Delhi’s Nizamuddin Basti has received two awards at the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards 2021 for Cultural Heritage Conservation this year . The conservation initiative at Nizamuddin bagged the Award…
What is the Paika Rebellion?
Context Recently, the Centre through a written reply in the Rajya Sabha said the Paika rebellion cannot be called the first War of Independence. Since 2017, Odisha has demanded that the rebellion…
SPPEL Scheme : Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India
Context The Government of India has initiated SPPEL Scheme known as “Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India”. About SPPEL Scheme The policy of the Government is…
Alexander and Chandragupta Maurya
Alexander and Chandragupta Maurya Context Recently, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said that Chandragupta Maurya, who founded the Mauryan empire in the 4th century BC, had defeated Alexander of Macedon in…
Pochampally village selected as best Tourism Villages by UNWTO
Context Pochampally village in Telangana has been selected as one of the best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Key Details The Best Tourism Villages by…
Srinagar joins UNESCO network of creative cities
Context Recently, Srinagar joins UNESCO network of creative cities among 49 cities as part of the creative city network under the Crafts and Folk Arts category. Srinagar joins UNESCO network…
Mount Harriet in Andaman to be named Mount Manipur
Context As a tribute to the freedom fighters of Manipur, the Union government has decided to rename Mount Harriet, an island peak in Andaman and Nicobar islands. It will now…
Kushinagar International Airport
Context Recently, Prime Minister inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh, which will help connect key Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Key Details Importance of Kushinagar International Airport The inauguration of…
Langa-Manganiyar heritage
Context Considered the repository of the Thar region’s rich history and traditional knowledge, the ballads, folklore and songs of the Langa-Manganiyar heritage artistes are being preserved through an initiative for…
Battle of Saragarhi
Context September 12 marks the 124th anniversary of the Battle of Saragarhi that has inspired a host of armies, books and films, both at home and abroad. What is the…
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