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PM cites example of Bhagyashree Sahu’s efforts in promoting ‘Pattachitra’ painting

During the Mann ki Baat programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cited the example of Bhagyashree Sahu, young student from Rourkela in Odisha for her keen interest in ‘Pattachitra’ painting. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2021 Patta means cloth, and Chitra means picture. Hence, Pattachitra is a picture painted on a piece of cloth. It is based […]

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Gwalior, Orchha on UNESCO World Heritage City List

From architecture to music to sports, from education to commerce to tourism, Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh wears many hats. Now, along with its historical neighbour Orchha, the city has been listed under the UNESCO World Heritage List. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Orchha: Orchha located in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh was the

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Hampi stone chariot

Tourists can no longer get too close to the iconic stone chariot in front of the Vijaya Vittala Temple in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi. The architectural marvel has been cordoned off by a protective ring by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The ASI put up

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Himachal Pradesh wants GI status for five products

The Himachal Pradesh government is trying to obtain GIs (Geographical Indication) for five products from the state – Karsog Kulth, Thangi of Pangi, Chamba Metal Crafts, Chamba Chukh, and Rajmah of Bharmour. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Karsog Kulth: Kulthi or Kulth (horse gram) is a legume grown as a kharif crop in Himachal

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The journey of Annapurna idol from Varanasi to Canada and back

In the November 29 episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that an ancient idol of the goddess Annapurna, stolen from India about a century ago, is being brought back from Canada. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points This idol was stolen from a temple of Varanasi and smuggled out of the

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The first ever SCO Online International Exhibition on Shared Buddhist Heritage

Vice President of India & Chair of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in 2020 launched the first ever SCO Online Exhibition on Shared Buddhist Heritage, during the 19th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (SCO CHG) in New Delhi. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points This SCO online International exhibition,

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Tenth edition of National Science Film Festival kicks off in virtual mode

Tenth edition of prestigious science film festival got off in a virtual mode. VigyanPrasar, an autonomous agency under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has been organizing the four-day long festival as a part of its science popularization endeavour. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points It offers a unique platform to showcase

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Prime Minister unveiled ‘Statue of Peace’

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled ‘Statue of Peace’ to mark the 151st Birth Anniversary celebrations of Jainacharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj. The Statue unveiled in the honour of the Jain acharya, has been named as ‘Statue of Peace’. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The 151 inch tall statue has been

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Lonar lake, Sur Sarovar declared as Ramsar sites

Recently, Kabartal in Bihar’s Begusarai district was recognised as a wetland of international importance, the first such wetland in the State, under the Ramsar Convention. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points India has 41 wetlands, the highest in South Asia, with two more added to the list of recognised sites of international importance under the

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Parampara Series 2020- National Festival of Music & Dance

Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu launched the virtual festival of ‘Parampara Series 2020-National Festival of Music and Dance’ organised by Natya Tarangini in partnership with the United Nations. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points It was organised by Natya Tarangini in partnership with the United Nations. Natya Tarangini is organising the ‘Parampara Series’ continuously

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