Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: India Today Context: The Gorsam Kora Festival, held annually in Arunachal Pradesh’s Zemithang valley, concluded, celebrating the shared Himalayan Buddhist cultural heritage and the enduring friendship between India and Bhutan. Located along the Nyanmjang Chu River, Zemithang is historically significant as the refuge where the 14th Dalai Lama sought …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: Two Badami Chalukya temples, estimated to be 1,300-1,500 years old, along with a 1,200-year-old label inscription, were recently discovered in Mudimanikyam village on the banks of the Krishna River. The Badami Chalukyas, established by Pulakesi I in 550 AD, ruled from Badami (Vatapi) in Karnataka. They were …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: On Makha Bucha, nearly 100,000 devotees in Bangkok paid homage to the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha and his two disciples, Arahata Sariputra and Arahata Maudgalyayana. These relics were brought from India. The four Holy Piparahwa Relics were enshrined at the specially built Pagoda in the Sanam …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: ANI News Context: Renowned poet and lyricist Gulzar, along with Sanskrit scholar Swami Rambhadracharya, has been honoured with the prestigious Jnanpith Award. The award recognizes their exceptional contributions to literature. Gulzar is celebrated for his impactful poetry and timeless lyrics in Bollywood, while Swami Rambhadracharya is acknowledged for his …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Efforts are underway to secure UNESCO recognition for the annual ‘Paruveta’ (mock hunting festival) held at the Sri Narasimha Swamy temple in Ahobilam as an ‘intangible cultural heritage’. Legend has it that Lord Vishnu, in his incarnation as Narasimha, married a tribal girl named Chenchulakshmi, and the …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TNIE Context: A team of archaeologists discovered an eighth-century Kotravai sculpture near Ulundurpet, in Tamil Nadu dating back to the Pallava period. The sculpture, stands five feet tall and four feet wide, depicting Kotravai with eight hands, characteristic of the eighth century. The sculpture features various elements …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Hindustan Times Context: During the annual Hori Habba bull races in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district, two individuals lost their lives in separate incidents.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. The temple marks the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. Features of the temple: Built on 55,000 square meters of land, the temple is hand-carved by Indian artisans and is considered the …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, will be awarded to former Prime Ministers P.V. Narasimha Rao and Choudhary Charan Singh, along with Green Revolution pioneer M.S. Swaminathan, making this year’s list the longest-ever announced in a single year. The Bharat Ratna is India’s highest civilian award, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: The Ministry of Tourism has included the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora Caves in its Swadesh Darshan Scheme II, aimed at developing sustainable tourism destinations in India
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Archaeologists in Nalgonda, Telangana, uncovered a significant discovery – a 20-foot-tall lamp post along the River Krishna, shedding light on the region’s trade connections during the early medieval period. The pillar, bears a multi-lingual inscription dating back to June 1635, primarily in Telugu with traces of Tamil. …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: After protests and dialogue, the Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) has announced that both Roman and Bengali scripts will be allowed for Kokborok exams
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: livemint Context: Shankar Mahadevan and Zakir Hussain’s fusion band Shakti earned recognition at the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, winning the Global Music Album award for their album “This Moment.” Formation: Shakti was formed in 1973 after the disbandment of the first Mahavishnu Orchestra. Album: Shakti reformed in …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana, which aims to enhance access and amenities for pilgrims visiting the Kamakhya temple (under the PM-DevINE scheme)
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: An Assistant Professor from Manipur University is dedicated to preserving the ancient painting style used in Puyas (archaic Manipuri manuscripts), specifically the Subika paintings, which are on the verge of extinction.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: PIB Context: The President has approved Gallantry awards for 80 Armed Forces personnel, including 12 posthumous honours, on the eve of the 75th Republic Day. These awards comprise six Kirti Chakras (three posthumous), 16 Shaurya Chakras (two posthumous), 53 Sena Medals (seven posthumous), one Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry), and …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: A research team from Tamil Nadu has discovered two stone inscriptions near Kangayam in Tamil Nadu. The inscriptions include an 11th-century Grantham and a 16th-century Tamil inscription. About Grantham Inscriptions: The Grantham inscriptions, created by Tamils for writing the North Indian language, were found near the …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: The Centre has announced the posthumous award of the Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, former chief minister of Bihar, on his birth centenary. Known as “Jannayak” (leader of the people), Thakur was a prominent backward caste leader in Bihar. Thakur’s radical policy decisions, including removing English as …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Prime Minister visited Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, marking the first visit by a serving Prime Minister to the temple, according to temple priests.
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: The Chakaliya community in the remote colony of Kookanam, near Karivellur grama panchayat in Kannur, is facing the imminent extinction of its unique language, Madhika. The language, has no script and is a blend of Telugu, Tulu, Kannada, and Malayalam, will be lost soon. Despite its …
