Current Affairs

General Studies Prelims

This section is collection of current affairs related to Indian Art, Culture & Heritage Part of General Studies Paper -I of UPSC Mains Examination.

The word Somnath evokes more than a place of worship—it stands as a civilisational marker of India’s spiritual...

January 6, 2026

The Aravalli Range, stretching nearly 692 kilometres across western and northern India, is among the world’s oldest surviving...

December 29, 2025

The academic programme on ‘Natyashastra – Synthesis of Theory and Praxis’, organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre...

December 18, 2025

The release of a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II, also known as Suvaran Maran,...

December 16, 2025

The recent flag hoisting at Ayodhya marks a very important moment in India’s civilisational journey. It symbolises more...

November 28, 2025

Uttarakhand has rapidly transformed into a leading centre for Yoga, Ayurveda, and holistic wellness by integrating ancient traditions...

November 26, 2025

India has recently expanded its list of Classical Languages by adding Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. This...

October 29, 2025

The Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) script remains undeciphered after more than 4,000 years. Recent advances in artificial intelligence...

October 9, 2025

The Government of India has recently announced a landmark policy shift to involve private players in the conservation...

October 3, 2025

The sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha have returned to India after 127 years. Discovered in 1898 in...

July 31, 2025