Rakhigarhi findings in NCERT books added; Narmada Dam references dropped Subject: History Section: Ancient India Context: The National Council for Education Research and Training, the Centre’s advisor on changes to school education recently introduced certain revisions to the history syllabus of Class 12 students. More on news: NCERT has stated that study of […]
Over 60 products from across India earn GI tags Subject: History Section: Art and culture Introduction A landmark achievement has been recorded as over 60 products from across India, including the renowned Banaras Thandai, have received the Geographical Indication (GI) tags. This unprecedented move marks a significant recognition of India’s diverse and rich heritage of traditional […]
Remembering Vaikom satyagraha, a 100 years later Subject: History Section: Modern India Context: Vaikom satyagraha, the epic movement, enters its 100th year. Early 20th century Travancore: The princely state of Travancore had a feudal, militaristic, and ruthless system of custom-ridden government. The idea of caste pollution worked not only on the basis of […]
T.M. Krishna | The dissident vocalist Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: The Music Academy’s award of the Sangita Kalanidhi to the vocalist T.M. Krishna has opened up rifts within the Carnatic music community, which have escalated into a war of positions on social media, with prominent artists, writers, celebrities, and political […]
Carnatic Music recent controversy Subject: History Section: Art and culture Concept : The history of the system of music that prevailed in India from ancient times, goes back to the Vedas. The Indian musical system shows to what heights the genius of man could soar in quest of new forms of musical expression. […]
Lalit Kala Akademi chief’s powers curbed by Culture Ministry Subject: History Section: Art and culture Context: In an unprecedented move, the Ministry of Culture has curtailed the powers of the Lalit Kala Akademi (LKA) Chairman, V Nagdas, barring him from taking any “administrative actions”. More on news: Lalit Kala Akademi (LKA) Chairman, is […]
Kalamandalam opens doors for boys to learn Mohiniyattam Subject: History Section: Art and culture In a historic move, the Kerala Kalamandalam, a deemed university for arts and culture, has lifted gender restrictions to learn Mohiniyattam. More on news: The admission for the Mohiniyattam course will be open from the next academic year onwards. […]
The Archaeological Survey of India will ‘delist’ some ‘lost’ monuments. What’s happening, and why? Subject: History Section: Art and culture Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to delist 18 “centrally protected monuments” because it has assessed that they do not have national importance. More on news: These 18 monuments are […]
Dispersal out of Africa may have occurred during arid period Subject: History Section: Msc Why in news: Recent Study Published in the Journal Nature suggest the most recent widespread migration of human out of Africa takes place less than 1,00,000 years, may have taken place during Arid period following Toba super volcano eruption […]