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Vande Mataram Gains Legal Protection Under New Law Why in the News ? President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, granting Vande Mataram legal protection similar to Jana Gana Mana and criminalising intentional disruption or prevention of its singing. Vande Mataram Gets Statutory Protection: Presidential …
Read MoreEmpowering India’s Handloom Weavers Syllabus GS 3: Indian Economy Why in the News? Recently, India observed the 12th National Handloom Day, highlighting handloom’s role in Viksit Bharat 2047, sustainable growth, women-led livelihoods, innovation, rural development, and global competitiveness. Introduction India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 requires more than advanced technology and modern industries. It also …
Read MoreNauru Renamed Naoero To Reclaim Indigenous National Identity Why in the News ? The Republic of Nauru has officially adopted the indigenous name Republic of Naoero to strengthen its cultural identity, preserve its endangered language, and distance itself from colonial-era nomenclature, reflecting a broader global trend of decolonisation and cultural revival. Why Nauru Changed Its …
Read MoreOdisha Seeks UNESCO Recognition For Puri Rath Yatra Tradition Why in the News ? The Odisha Government has requested the Union Ministry of Culture to support the nomination of the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra for inscription on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, highlighting its global cultural and spiritual significance. Odisha’s …
Read MoreUNESCO Expands World Heritage List With Four New Sites Why in the News ? UNESCO has inscribed four new international sites on the World Heritage List during the 47th World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan, South Korea. The additions include France’s D-Day Beaches, Greece’s Mount Olympus, Japan’s Asuka-Fujiwara Capitals, and South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape. …
Read MoreINDIA-AUSTRALIA AGREE TO REPATRIATE STOLEN CULTURAL ANTIQUITIES Why in the News? India-Australia Summit: During the India-Australia Annual Summit, reflecting deepening strategic partnerships and strategic alignment within the Indo-Pacific strategy, Australia agreed to return three Chola-era antiquities from Tamil Nadu, while India committed to repatriating the remains of an Australian First Nations ancestor held in Chennai. …
Read MoreJalalabad Renamed as Parashurampuri: Historical and Cultural Significance Why in News? The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved the renaming of Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur district as Parashurampuri. Correspondingly, the Jalalabad Nagar Palika Parishad will be renamed Parashurampuri Nagar Palika Parishad. This development holds significance for competitive examinations as it intersects with current affairs, history, culture, governance, …
Read MoreKheer Bhawani Mela The Kheer Bhawani Mela is an important annual religious festival of the Kashmiri Pandit community, celebrated at the Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is observed on Jyeshtha Ashtami and is dedicated to Mata Ragnya Devi, a form of Goddess Durga. Devotees offer kheer, milk, …
Read MoreWorld Yogasana Championship Marks Global Sporting Milestone Why in the News ? The 1st World Yogasana Sports Championship 2026 is being held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, bringing together over 500 athletes from more than 70 countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to join the event virtually, highlighting the growing global recognition of Yogasana as a …
Read MoreReturned Chola Plates Revive Heritage Repatriation Demands Why in the News ? The Netherlands has returned the historic Anaimangalam copper plates of the Chola period to India, renewing demands among historians and archaeologists for the repatriation of several other Indian cultural artefacts preserved in foreign museums and universities. Return of Chola-Era Copper Plates The Leiden …
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