Adopt a Heritage 2.0 Programme Context: The Archaeological Survey of India’s “Adopt a Heritage 2.0 programme” Indian Heritage app and e-Permission portal launched. Relevance: GS-01, GS-02 (Government policies and Interventions, Indian Heritage and Culture) About: The “Adopt a Heritage 2.0 Scheme” is aimed at inviting […]
Sri Aurobindo #GS-01 Indian Heritage and Culture For Prelims Sri Aurobindo Aurobindo Ghose was born in Calcutta on 15th August 1872. He was a yogi, seer, philosopher, poet, and Indian nationalist who propounded a philosophy of divine life on earth through spiritual evolution. From 1902 […]
Sabarimala Temple #GS-01 Indian Heritage and Culture For Prelims: Sabarimala Temple: Sabarimala temple is an ancient Ayyappan temple located in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala on top of the Sabarimala Hill. The temple is dedicated to a Brahmachari (Celibate) deity Ayyappan also known as Dharma […]
New Indian Navy Crest #GS-01 Indian Heritage and Culture For Prelims New Indian Navy Crest The Hon’ble President of India has approved introduction of a new design for the President’s Standard and Colour and Indian Navy Crest for the Indian Navy, which were unveiled at […]
Jallikattu – Part 1 #GS-01 Indian Heritage and Culture For Prelims Jallikattu: Jallikattu is typically practised in the state of Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day, which occurs annually in January. The sport is played in an open ground […]
Raja Ravi Varma Context- Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings of Draupadi Vastrapaharanam is going on an auction which will fetch up to twenty crore rupees. About: Raja Ravi Varma who is widely referred to as The father of modern Indian art, he is famous for the […]