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Stamped in Sound: India’s GI-Tagged Musical Instruments India’s musical heritage lives not only in its ragas but in the handcrafted instruments that produce them. To shield these crafts from imitation, several have been registered as Geographical Indications (GI) under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, which came into force on 15 …
Read MoreNation Remembers Freedom Fighter Scholar V.V.S. Aiyar Why in the News ? Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid tribute to freedom fighter, scholar, and writer V. V. S. Aiyar on his death anniversary, highlighting his significant contributions to India’s independence movement and Tamil literary heritage. Contributions of V. V. S. Aiyar to Freedom Struggle V. …
Read MoreAnaimangalam Copper Plates Returned to India: Chola Empire and UPSC Relevance Why in News? The Netherlands has returned the Anaimangalam Copper Plates, also known as the Leiden Plates, to India. These plates are around 1,000 years old and are linked to the powerful Chola dynasty of Tamil Nadu. The return of these plates is significant …
Read MoreSOMNATH AMRIT PARV 2026 Why in the News? Narendra Modi is participating in Somnath Amrit Parv 2026 marking 75 years of the reconstruction of the historic Somnath Temple. The Prime Minister is scheduled to perform religious rituals, address a public gathering, and release a commemorative postal stamp and ₹75 coin. The celebrations also honour the …
Read MoreAdi Shankaracharya Legacy Continues Inspiring India And World Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Adi Shankaracharya on his birth anniversary, highlighting his enduring contributions to Advaita Vedanta and Indian spiritual thought, and reaffirming the relevance of his teachings in promoting truth, compassion, and unity globally. Tribute and Contemporary Relevance: …
Read MoreNation Pays Tribute On Guru Tegh Bahadur Jayanti Why in the News ? Leaders across India paid tributes on the Prakash Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, highlighting his legacy of sacrifice, courage, and protection of religious freedom. The occasion underscores his enduring relevance in promoting justice, harmony, and human dignity. Tributes by National Leaders: …
Read MoreCelebrating Mahavir Jayanti: A Message of Peace and Purpose Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, whose teachings continue to inspire humanity with values of non-violence, truth, and self-discipline. His philosophy of Ahimsa (non-violence) is not just a spiritual principle but a practical guide for harmonious living in …
Read MoreOxford Museum Returns Sacred Thirumangai Alvar Idol Why in the News ? The Ashmolean Museum of the University of Oxford has returned a 16th-century bronze idol of Saint Thirumangai Alvar to India. The idol will be restored to the Shri Soundararaja Perumal Temple in Thadikombu, Tamil Nadu, marking another step in repatriating stolen cultural heritage. …
Read MoreUnity in Diversity: Celebrating Festivals Across India India is a land of vibrant festivals, each celebrating its own unique traditions while promoting unity. At Universal Group of Institutions, we embrace the spirit of togetherness these festivals bring. Major Festivals in India Bihu (Assam): Welcomes spring with traditional dances and feasts. Lohri (Punjab): Celebrates the end …
Read MoreSomnath and India’s Eternal Civilisational Resilience Syllabus: GS-1 : Indian Heritage, History & Culture GS–4 : Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude Why in the News ? The year 2026 marks one thousand years since the first destruction of the Somnath temple in 1026 CE, reviving national discussion on India’s civilisational resilience, cultural memory, heritage reconstruction after …
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