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Veena exponent Jayanthi Kumaresh to receive Sangita Kalanidhi award at Music Academy’s 100th Conference
Veena exponent Jayanthi Kumaresh receives the Sangita Kalanidhi award, underscoring the role of The Music Academy in preserving and innovating Carnatic music. Learn about the award, institutional patronage, and challenges in promoting classical arts.
Nominations for Padma Awards-2027 begins
Source: PIB | Syllabus: Miscellaneous
High honour, deep divide: When Tamil poet Vairamuthu won the Jnanpith Award
Source: Indian Express(Page9) | Syllabus: Miscellaneous
Saraikela-Kharsawan District: Chhau Dance Heritage
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Saraikela-Kharsawan District: Chhau Dance Heritage
Tribal Handicrafts and Bamboo Art in Jharkhand
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Tribal Handicrafts and Bamboo Art in Jharkhand
Chhau Dance of Seraikela: UNESCO Heritage and Tradition
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Chhau Dance of Seraikela: UNESCO Heritage and Tradition
Traditional Dance Forms of Jharkhand: Chhau, Paika, Jhumar
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Traditional Dance Forms of Jharkhand: Chhau, Paika, Jhumar
Folk Music and Musical Instruments of Jharkhand
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Folk Music and Musical Instruments of Jharkhand
Tribal Paintings of Jharkhand: Sohrai and Khovar Art
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Tribal Paintings of Jharkhand: Sohrai and Khovar Art
Baha Festival of Santhal Community
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Baha Festival of Santhal Community
Mage Festival and Tusu Parab in Jharkhand
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Mage Festival and Tusu Parab in Jharkhand
Sohrai Festival: Cattle Worship and Wall Painting Tradition
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Sohrai Festival: Cattle Worship and Wall Painting Tradition
Karma Festival: Harvest Celebration of Jharkhand Tribes
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Karma Festival: Harvest Celebration of Jharkhand Tribes
Sarhul Festival: Celebration of Nature and Sal Trees
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Sarhul Festival: Celebration of Nature and Sal Trees
Ho Tribe of Singhbhum: Society and Traditions
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Ho Tribe of Singhbhum: Society and Traditions
Sericulture in Jharkhand: Tasar Silk Production
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Sericulture in Jharkhand: Tasar Silk Production
Archaeological Sites of Jharkhand: Isco, Benisagar, and Vikramshila
Jharkhand JPSC topic: Archaeological Sites of Jharkhand: Isco, Benisagar, and Vikramshila
Neolithic Age in India
The Neolithic Age marked humanity's shift from hunting-gathering to food production, laying the foundation for settled societies. This era, crucial for UPSC, saw the rise of agriculture, animal domestication, and polished stone tools.
Agriculture Minister has Urged Integrated Farming Models for Small Farmers
Context The Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister called upon Agri Scientists to develop Integrated farming models for small farmers. About He mentioned models that integrate poultry, fisheries, animal husbandry, horticulture and other agriculture-based cultivation will help small farmers to get better income. He also asked them to reduce the number of years for the varieties and hybrids developed in labs to reach farmers from four to five years to just two years.
Diamond Triangle of Buddhist Sites in Odisha
Context UNESCO has reportedly included three Buddhist heritage sites from Odisha- Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri, in India’s tentative list for potential recognition as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. About The tentative list identifies sites that are of outstanding universal value, either culturally or naturally, and suitable for potential inscription in the World Heritage List These sites, collectively known as the ‘Diamond Triangle’, are believed to reflect the spread and evolution of all th
India Opens Monument Conservation to Private Agencies
Context The Union Ministry of Culture is set to allow private agencies to undertake core conservation work at centrally protected monuments, ending the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) exclusive mandate in this domain. Rationale Behind the Decision Capacity Augmentation: Address human resource and expertise limitations of ASI. Time-bound Execution: Private participation enables adherence to strict project timelines.
Deepavali Added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
Context Deepavali has been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the 20th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee, held in New Delhi. About Deepavali Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is celebrated on Kartik Amaavasya, which typically falls in October or November. Residences, thoroughfares, and temples are illuminated with numerous oil lamps.
Abhidhamma Divas
In News The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), in collaboration with Gautam Buddha University (GBU), Antarrashtriya Baudh Shodh Sansthan and the Ministry of Culture celebrated International Abhidhamma Day. Background Abhidhamma Divas commemorates the day when Lord Buddha descended from the celestial realm, Tāvatiṃsa-devaloka, to Sankassiya (now Sankisa Basantapur) in Uttar Pradesh. The Asokan Elephant Pillar, a historical marker at the site, marks this significant event.
Importance of Ahilyabai Holkar
In News Madhya Pradesh is marking the 300th birth anniversary of Maratha queen Devi Ahilyabai Holkar with a major state-led campaign. Ahilyabai Holkar Early Life: She was the Holkar Queen of the Maratha-ruled Malwa kingdom in India. She was Born in Chaundi village, Maharashtra, to Mankoji Rao Shinde.
Agriphotovoltaics: Integrating Solar Energy with Agriculture
Context World Solar Day, as observed on 3rd May, highlighted the transformative potential of solar energy, particularly in agriculture. About the Agriphotovoltaics Agriphotovoltaics (APVs) offer a dual solution for food and energy production by integrating solar panels with farming. It maximizes land-use efficiency, allowing crops to grow beneath elevated solar panels while generating electricity.
A New Method to Estimate Helium Abundance in the Sun
Context A recent study by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) has accurately estimated the abundance of helium in the Sun’s photosphere. Background Helium is the second most abundant element in the Sun after hydrogen, playing a vital role in its structure and energy dynamics. To accurately measure its abundance in the Sun’s photosphere has been a long-standing challenge due to the lack of helium spectral lines in the visible range.
World Heritage Day 2025
Context World Heritage Day, also known as the International Monuments and Sites Day, is observed on 18 April every year. Background In 1982, The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) proposed that April 18 should be observed as the World Heritage Day. Later, the date was approved by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at the 22nd General Conference in 1983.
Standing Stones of Mudumal in Telangana
Recently, the Standing Stones of Mudumal, located in Telanganas Narayanpet district, have been added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Religious Movements in Jharkhand
Jharkhand's rich history includes significant influence from Jainism and Buddhism, with sites like Parasnath Hill holding immense spiritual importance. This topic is crucial for UPSC and State PCS exams.
Prehistoric period in Jharkhand
The Prehistoric period in Jharkhand, known through archaeological sources, spans from the Paleolithic to the Iron Age. Understanding this era is vital for UPSC and State PCS aspirants studying ancient history and Jharkhand's cultural heritage.