Current Affair Category: History and Culture

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. […]

 Why in News ? The Dongria Kondh tribal people of Odisha are as assertive in demonstrating their identity as they famously were in protecting the Niyamgiri Hills from mining giant Vedanta. In the Niyamgiri Hills of Odisha, the indigenous tribe of Dongria Kondh lives in quiet harmony with nature, preserving ancient traditions, worshipping mountain spirits […]

Why in News? The Digha Jagannath Temple in West Bengal, India, was recently set to open to the public. The temple, renovated over the past year, has been adorned with approximately 250 kg of gold, making it a significant cultural and religious event. About  the Digha Jagannath Temple: It is a renowned Hindu temple located […]

Why in News? India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, as announced on April 23, 2025, following a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. The decision was made by India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in response to “cross-border linkages” to the attack, marking a significant escalation […]