Classical Language Status
05 October 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Union Cabinet has approved the recognition of five more languages as “classical,” expanding India’s list of culturally significant...
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Rumi
30 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Rumi was born Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi on September 30, 1207. About: Rumi was a 13th-century Persian poet,...
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Koodiyattam
25 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: ‘Cholliyattom,’ a collective of young Koodiyattam artists in Kerala, began modestly during the COVID-19 pandemic but has since grown...
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Taj Mahal
17 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: Water leakage has been reported at the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Agra, following three days...
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Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav Website
16 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) launched the official website for the much-anticipated...
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Onam Festival: Athachamayam Parade in Kerala
09 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: The ten-day Onam celebrations commenced with the Athachamayam procession in Thripunithura, Ernakulam, on September 6, 2024. The festival will...
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Jaipur
05 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: A budget of ₹100 crore will be allocated for the heritage conservation and development of Jaipur’s Walled City, which...
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Lothal
04 September 2024 | The Study IASContext: A new study has found fresh evidence that can confirm the dockyard’s existence at Lothal. More on news:...
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International Conference on the Life of Second Buddha
30 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with the Nava Nalanda Mahavihara has organised a two-day International Conference on the Life...
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Hampi: A Timeless Tapestry of Vijayanagara’s Grandeur
26 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Recently, a temple pavilion at Hampi collapsed due to heavy rainfall, raising questions about the conservation efforts and apparent...
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World’s Oldest Calendar
14 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Archaeologists at Göbekli Tepe in Turkey have uncovered the world’s oldest calendar, dating back nearly 13,000 years. ...
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Project Pari
09 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Project PARI (Public Art of India) is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Culture to celebrate and enhance...
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10th National Handloom Day Celebrations
06 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: “VIRAASAT,” an exhibition marking the 10th National Handloom Day, has commenced at Handloom Haat, New Delhi. The event features...
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Kalaripayattu
27 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Recognises Kalaripayattu Federation of India for Promotion of Kalaripayattu in Country. Overview...
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Assam’s 700-yr-old Moidams to be considered for World Heritage List
22 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Moidams, an ancient mound-burial system from the Ahom dynasty in Assam that dates back 700 years, will be...
