Current Affair Category: History and Culture

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 […]

Why in News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tamil Nadu, during the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival to pay tribute to Chola emperors Rajaraja Chola and Rajendra Chola I. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims :  Brihadisvara Temple/ Rajaraja Chola and Rajendra Chola I. Mains  : GS 1 Tribute […]

The Paika Rebellion: The Paika Rebellion is in the news because former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed concern over its omission from the NCERT’s new Class 8 history textbook. About The Paika Rebellion: It was an armed uprising in 1817 in Odisha, India, led by the Paikas, a class of traditional land-owning militia, against […]

‘Muruga Bhaktargal Conference’-2025 Why in News ? The ‘Muruga Bhaktargal Conference’ held in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, organized by Hindu Munnani and attended by BJP leaders, has sparked controversy. The issue arose due to an audiovisual presentation at the event that depicted Dravidian stalwarts such as Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, C.N. Annadurai, and M. Karunanidhi negatively, labeling […]

Why in News? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is organizing an international conference to discuss the decipherment of the Indus Valley script, marking a significant step towards advancing research on the Harappan civilization. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Indus Valley script/ASI Mains :   GS 1/ Art & Culture Key Points: Event Details: […]

Why in News?  This year’s Yoga Day activities will revolve around 10 unique signature events to mark the 11 th edition of the global event. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Key terms related to Yoga Day Mains :   GS 1/3  Health /Enviroment Key Highlights of IDY 2025 Activities: Signature Events: Yoga Sangam: A […]

Why in News? The Savara tribal community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in the Eastern Ghats, has embraced a unique religious and cultural movement called Akshara Brahma, which worships their language and script as divine. About Akshara Brahma: A religious order where the Savara community worships their language (Savara script) as a deity. Developed […]

Why in News ? A sculptural inscription near the Chandrashekara Temple in Guttala, Haveri district, Karnataka, has garnered attention for its historical significance.  About Chandrashekara Temple: Chandrashekara Temple, Guttala: A Glimpse into History The Chandrashekara Temple, located in Guttala village of Haveri district, Karnataka, is an ancient temple renowned for its historical and cultural significance. […]