The Lanjia Saora Community

Source:  TH Subject:  Art and Culture Context: The Lanjia Saora community is in the news for its resilient efforts to preserve its unique visual heritage, such as traditional metal earrings and tattoos, while adapting these customs to modern lifestyles. About The Lanjia Saora Community: Who They Are? The Lanjia Saoras are one of the oldest …

INSIGHTS REVISION MODULES : Art and Culture Module for UPSC CSE Prelims 2026

INSIGHTS Revision modules consists of important Current Affairs oriented towards UPSC Civil Services Prelims exam 2026, which will help you in quick revision. These modules are to be used for revision ONLY after you read INSIGHTS Daily Current Affairs Compilations to reap the maximum benefits. It is advised that you revise your notes along with …

Elephanta Island

Source:  TH Subject:  Art and Culture Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has unearthed a 1,500-year-old T-shaped stepped reservoir on Elephanta Island, highlighting advanced ancient water management. About Elephanta Island: What it is? Elephanta Island, locally known as Gharapuri (City of Caves), is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Mumbai Harbour. It …

Amaravati

Source:  ITV Subject:  Art and Culture/Miscellaneous Context: President of India has given her assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, officially declaring Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of the state. About Amaravati: What It Is? Amaravati is a planned city situated on the banks of the Krishna River. It serves as …

Golestan Palace

Source:  NDTV Subject:  Art and Culture Context: The Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tehran, reportedly suffered damage due to shockwaves and debris from nearby airstrikes amid escalating US–Israel–Iran tensions in 2026. About Golestan Palace: What it is? Golestan Palace is a historic royal complex that served as the official residence of the …

Bronze art in India

Source:  TOI Subject:  Art and Culture Context: The Ashmolean Museum (Oxford) is set to return a 16th-century bronze idol of Saint Tirumankai Alvar, after research indicated it was photographed in 1957 at the Soundarrajaperumal temple, Thadikombu (Tamil Nadu) and later replaced by a replica. About Bronze art in India: What it is? Bronze art refers …

Megalithic Rock-Cut Chambers

Source:  TH Subject:  Art and Culture Context: A 2,000-year-old laterite rock-cut chamber from the Megalithic period was recently unearthed during construction work in Panayal, Kasaragod district of Kerala. About Megalithic Rock-Cut Chambers: What it is? These are subterranean burial structures carved directly into laterite rock. They represent a unique funerary architecture where the dead were …

UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 7 February 2026

  UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 7 February 2026 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a specific topic from the syllabus, such as History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, and …

Union Budget 2026–27 announces scheme to develop Buddhist Circuit in Northeast

Source:  LM Subject:  Art and Culture/Economics Context: In the Union Budget 2026–27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new scheme to develop a Buddhist Circuit in the Northeast to preserve temples and monasteries and promote tourism. About Union Budget 2026–27 announces scheme to develop Buddhist Circuit in Northeast: What it is? The Buddhist Circuit (Northeast) …

The Living Root Bridges

Source:  News on Air Subject:  History/Art and culture Context: India officially submitted the nomination dossier for Meghalaya’s living root bridges, titled Jingkieng Jri / Lyu Chrai Cultural Landscape, to UNESCO for the 2026-27 World Heritage evaluation cycle. About The Living Root Bridges: What is it? The Living Root Bridges, locally known as Jingkieng Jri, are …