Current Affair Category: History and Culture

Why in News ? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while speaking at an event, said the Sindh region, now in Pakistan, may not be part of India today but it will always be civilisationally a part of India. History of sindh: 1010 AD – 1351 AD  The Soomro dynasty ruled for 300 years, initially as the vassals […]

Why in news ? Shri Shivshankar Menon, former National Security Advisor of India, diplomat, and former UN official has been recently conffered with the INDIRA GANDHI PRIZE FOR PEACE ,DISARMAMENT AND DEVELOPMENT. Awarding Body: Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust, which promotes peace, development, and disarmament in honor of Indira Gandhi’s legacy. Reason for the Award: Recognized […]

Why in news ? The tribal Ministry has recently said that the Union government has to ensure that the schemes related to tribes like  Forest Conservation Act (FCA) and particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTG) continue to uplift their socio –economic conditions. Key points : Flagship schemes for tribal welfare: PM-JANMAN: Targets Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups […]

Al-Falah” (الفلاح) is an Arabic word that literally translates to “success,” “prospering,” or “salvation.” Literal Meaning: Al = “The” Falah = “success,” “prosperity,” “well being,” or “salvation.” Together, Al-Falah means “The Success” or “The Prosperity.” Religious and Cultural Context: In Islamic context, Al-Falah refers to success in this life and the Hereafter — especially successful […]

Recently, U.S. president Donald Trump, senior U.S. officials, and the media have embraced “G2” to refer to a proposed “Group of Two” world order dominated by the United States and China as the preeminent world superpowers. Context and Implications • Political/Geoeconomic: G2 has been mentioned in a political/economic context, especially in light of the summit […]

As of today, November 1, 2025, Lucknow has officially been recognized as a UNESCO “Creative City of Gastronomy.” This announcement was made by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay during the 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The title recognizes Lucknow’s varied and rich food culture, which is rooted in its famed Awadhi cuisine. […]

Seneca Drums: “Seneca Drums” refers to the mysterious, unexplained booming sounds that have been reported for centuries from the southern end of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The phenomenon, also known as the “Seneca Guns,” is shrouded in folklore but is also the subject of modern scientific inquiry. Folkloric explanations: […]

Why in the News  Evergrande, the Chinese real estate giant, was removed from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on August 25, 2024, following its dramatic collapse. Formerly ranked as the world’s top real estate company in 2018, Evergrande’s collapse exposes the risks of China’s debt-driven property growth model. What is the story of Evergrande’s dizzying […]

The Derozio Effect: A Short yet Transformative Phase in 19th-Century Colonial Calcutta The early 19th century in colonial Calcutta witnessed a short but radical intellectual awakening led by Henry Louis Vivian Derozio and his students, famously known as the Young Bengal movement. Their ideas, though short-lived, left a lasting impression on India’s intellectual and political […]

The Constitution Club of India (CCI) was initially established for the members of the Indian Constituent Assembly. Today, it serves as an exclusive platform for interaction among past and present Members of Parliament (MPs) and hosts a variety of political, cultural, and social events. It has been formally registered in accordance with the Societies Registration […]