Garba dance of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO list Subject: History Section: Art and culture Context: Gujarat’s traditional dance form, “Garba,” has been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, becoming the 15th cultural element from India to receive this recognition. More about Garba Garba is a traditional dance form from Gujarat, […]
Dhanwantri image in IMC logo Subject: History Section: Ancient India Context: Dhanwantri image in IMC logo. Why doctor protesting More about the news: The logo of the National Medical Commission, featuring a colorful depiction of the physician god Dhanvantri, has faced criticism from doctors, prompting the Indian Medical Association to call for “corrective […]
Navy Rank to be renamed in line with Indian tradition Subject : History Section: Medieval India Context: Navy Day function at Sindhudurg Fort More about the news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the decision to rename ranks in the Indian Navy to reflect Indian culture, erasing colonial military lineage. During the Navy Day […]
Kambala Subject: History Section: Art and culture Context: Kambala comes to Bengaluru More about the news: Over the weekend, Bengaluru hosted its inaugural Kambala race, The Karnataka government, recognizing its popularity, amended legislation to permit and facilitate the continuation of these races The event attracted a significant turnout, with thousands of spectators visiting […]
Mirabai a unique example of pure devotion and faith Subject : History Section: Medieval India Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayers at Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Mathura and attended ‘Mirabai Janmotsav’, organised to celebrate the 525th birth anniversary of the poet and Krishna devotee. About Mirabai: Mirabai (Meera), was […]
Ethics and epistemology of ancient Indian Materialists- Indian Philosophies Subject: History Section: Art and culture Introduction The Indian philosophical tradition was born of the same principle by which all philosophical traditions in the world were developed. By the observation, and contemplation of the world around them. Through these observations, various schools of philosophy developed their own fundamental ideas of the world, and set forth their ontological, epistemological, and axiological notions. Background of Indian Philosophy Philosophy […]