Art & Culture Current Affairs for UPSC

Art Forms Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

How a Mohenjo-daro figurine became a 'dancer' — and a challenge to 'modesty', Pg11

NCERT shades Mohenjo-daro's "Dancing Girl" amidst ongoing debates on its identity, colonial interpretation, and India-Pakistan artifact ownership.

Art Forms Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

17 Jun, 2026

How a Mohenjo-daro figurine became a 'dancer' — and a challenge to 'modesty', Pg11

NCERT shades Mohenjo-daro's "Dancing Girl" amidst ongoing debates on its identity, colonial interpretation, and India-Pakistan artifact ownership.

17 Jun, 2026

Art Forms Women and Women's Organizations Education Sector

Dancing Girl, meet modest imagination, Pg10

NCERT controversially covers Mohenjo-daro's iconic Dancing Girl in textbooks, sparking debate on pedagogical philosophy and women's agency.

Art Forms Women and Women's Organizations Education Sector

16 Jun, 2026

Dancing Girl, meet modest imagination, Pg10

NCERT controversially covers Mohenjo-daro's iconic Dancing Girl in textbooks, sparking debate on pedagogical philosophy and women's agency.

16 Jun, 2026

Art Forms The Freedom Struggle Indian Diaspora

The hidden history of the Thai-Bharat connection, Pg8

Unveiling Thailand's pivotal, overlooked role in the Indian National Army's formation, from cultural hub to strategic base for Netaji's freedom struggle.

Art Forms The Freedom Struggle Indian Diaspora

15 Jun, 2026

The hidden history of the Thai-Bharat connection, Pg8

Unveiling Thailand's pivotal, overlooked role in the Indian National Army's formation, from cultural hub to strategic base for Netaji's freedom struggle.

15 Jun, 2026

Art Forms Literature Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, China in talks over joint UNESCO nomination for Xuanzang's work, Pg6

India, China advance joint UNESCO bid for Xuanzang's 7th-century travelogue, 'The Great Tang Records', amidst BRICS heritage safeguarding efforts.

Art Forms Literature Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

15 Jun, 2026

India, China in talks over joint UNESCO nomination for Xuanzang's work, Pg6

India, China advance joint UNESCO bid for Xuanzang's 7th-century travelogue, 'The Great Tang Records', amidst BRICS heritage safeguarding efforts.

15 Jun, 2026

Art Forms Architecture

Rock marks, game boards: Wildlife trail leads to prehistoric past in Aravalli

Aravalli trail reveals rare prehistoric petroglyphs, tools, and game boards, showcasing continuous human activity from Palaeolithic to Mesolithic periods.

Art Forms Architecture

8 Jun, 2026

Rock marks, game boards: Wildlife trail leads to prehistoric past in Aravalli

Aravalli trail reveals rare prehistoric petroglyphs, tools, and game boards, showcasing continuous human activity from Palaeolithic to Mesolithic periods.

8 Jun, 2026

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Ethical use of AI in cultural space to be a key focus area at BRICS culture meetings, Pg12

BRICS cultural meetings to address ethical AI use, creative economy, and cultural heritage among member nations, fostering collaboration and sustainable development.

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

2 Jun, 2026

Ethical use of AI in cultural space to be a key focus area at BRICS culture meetings, Pg12

BRICS cultural meetings to address ethical AI use, creative economy, and cultural heritage among member nations, fostering collaboration and sustainable development.

2 Jun, 2026

Art Forms Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Across Heritage & Civilizations: A Cultural Journey Through the Indo-Mediterranean, Pg5

Italy and India strengthen cultural ties through joint exhibitions, heritage projects, and business forums, celebrating shared history and artistic exchange.

Art Forms Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

29 May, 2026

Across Heritage & Civilizations: A Cultural Journey Through the Indo-Mediterranean, Pg5

Italy and India strengthen cultural ties through joint exhibitions, heritage projects, and business forums, celebrating shared history and artistic exchange.

29 May, 2026

Literature Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

At Nalanda, students turn Ramayana, Mahabharata into lessons on diplomacy and global conflict, Pg11

Nalanda University uses Ramayana, Mahabharata to teach diplomacy, conflict resolution offering unique Indian perspective on global order.

Literature Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

27 May, 2026

At Nalanda, students turn Ramayana, Mahabharata into lessons on diplomacy and global conflict, Pg11

Nalanda University uses Ramayana, Mahabharata to teach diplomacy, conflict resolution offering unique Indian perspective on global order.

27 May, 2026

Architecture Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Why Vagdevi idol faces a long road home, Pg8

Madhya Pradesh HC orders Centre to seek Vagdevi idol's return from British Museum amid growing calls for colonial artefact repatriation.

Architecture Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

24 May, 2026

Why Vagdevi idol faces a long road home, Pg8

Madhya Pradesh HC orders Centre to seek Vagdevi idol's return from British Museum amid growing calls for colonial artefact repatriation.

24 May, 2026

Literature Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

What a raingauge tells us about Indian science history, Pg8

Arthashastra reveals ancient India's advanced rainfall measurement system, predating global innovations, highlighting the need to recognize indigenous scientific contributions.

Literature Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

24 May, 2026

What a raingauge tells us about Indian science history, Pg8

Arthashastra reveals ancient India's advanced rainfall measurement system, predating global innovations, highlighting the need to recognize indigenous scientific contributions.

24 May, 2026

Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

India-Italy joint statement: Focus on terror, tech & unblocking of Hormuz, Pg5

India and Italy strengthen ties focusing on counter-terrorism, tech innovation, maritime security, and critical mineral supply chains.

Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

21 May, 2026

India-Italy joint statement: Focus on terror, tech & unblocking of Hormuz, Pg5

India and Italy strengthen ties focusing on counter-terrorism, tech innovation, maritime security, and critical mineral supply chains.

21 May, 2026

Literature

Indian Almanac popular abroad, Pg11

Indian almanacs gain popularity abroad with rising queries about auspicious days and astronomical calculations from various countries.

Literature

20 May, 2026

Indian Almanac popular abroad, Pg11

Indian almanacs gain popularity abroad with rising queries about auspicious days and astronomical calculations from various countries.

20 May, 2026

Architecture Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

First and foremost, Pg10

Madhya Pradesh High Court declares Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex a Hindu temple, stirring debate on Places of Worship Act and historical claims.

Architecture Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

20 May, 2026

First and foremost, Pg10

Madhya Pradesh High Court declares Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex a Hindu temple, stirring debate on Places of Worship Act and historical claims.

20 May, 2026

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

India and Italy look to the future, bound by the power of culture and a shared vision, Pg13

India and Italy forge strategic partnership focusing on trade, technology, and security, targeting €20 billion trade by 2029.

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

20 May, 2026

India and Italy look to the future, bound by the power of culture and a shared vision, Pg13

India and Italy forge strategic partnership focusing on trade, technology, and security, targeting €20 billion trade by 2029.

20 May, 2026

Art Forms Literature

Nalanda University revives ancient debate tradition, Pg12

Nalanda University reintroduces 'Shastrartha', an ancient Indian debate tradition, into its academic program, fostering intellectual discourse across diverse disciplines.

Art Forms Literature

18 May, 2026

Nalanda University revives ancient debate tradition, Pg12

Nalanda University reintroduces 'Shastrartha', an ancient Indian debate tradition, into its academic program, fostering intellectual discourse across diverse disciplines.

18 May, 2026

Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

PM stresses close ties as he addresses the diaspora and meets Dutch royalty, Pg10

PM Modi strengthens India-Netherlands ties focusing trade, technology, and cultural exchange, also addressing diaspora and meeting Dutch Royalty.

Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

17 May, 2026

PM stresses close ties as he addresses the diaspora and meets Dutch royalty, Pg10

PM Modi strengthens India-Netherlands ties focusing trade, technology, and cultural exchange, also addressing diaspora and meeting Dutch Royalty.

17 May, 2026

Architecture Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

Netherlands returns Chola-era artefacts, Pg1

Netherlands returns 11th-century Chola-era copper plates to India, resolving colonial restitution claim after 300 years.

Architecture Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

17 May, 2026

Netherlands returns Chola-era artefacts, Pg1

Netherlands returns 11th-century Chola-era copper plates to India, resolving colonial restitution claim after 300 years.

17 May, 2026

Architecture Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Disputed Bhojshala complex a temple, says M.P. High Court, Pg10

Madhya Pradesh High Court declares Bhojshala complex a temple, permits Hindu worship, dismissing Muslim claim and quashing ASI order.

Architecture Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

16 May, 2026

Disputed Bhojshala complex a temple, says M.P. High Court, Pg10

Madhya Pradesh High Court declares Bhojshala complex a temple, permits Hindu worship, dismissing Muslim claim and quashing ASI order.

16 May, 2026

Architecture Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Disputed Bhojshala site a temple, rules Madhya Pradesh HC, Pg1

Madhya Pradesh HC declares disputed Bhojshala site a temple, restricts Muslim prayers, directs ASI oversight and Saraswati idol repatriation efforts.

Architecture Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

16 May, 2026

Disputed Bhojshala site a temple, rules Madhya Pradesh HC, Pg1

Madhya Pradesh HC declares disputed Bhojshala site a temple, restricts Muslim prayers, directs ASI oversight and Saraswati idol repatriation efforts.

16 May, 2026

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations

The Buddhist trail can be a civilisational highway, Pg11

India aims to boost Buddhist tourism by developing heritage sites and infrastructure, fostering cultural ties and economic growth.

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations

2 May, 2026

The Buddhist trail can be a civilisational highway, Pg11

India aims to boost Buddhist tourism by developing heritage sites and infrastructure, fostering cultural ties and economic growth.

2 May, 2026

Art & Culture

How a Mohenjo-daro figurine became a 'dancer' — and a challenge to 'modesty', Pg11

How a Mohenjo-daro figurine became a 'dancer' — and a challenge to 'modesty', Pg11

Dancing Girl, meet modest imagination, Pg10

Dancing Girl, meet modest imagination, Pg10

The hidden history of the Thai-Bharat connection, Pg8

The hidden history of the Thai-Bharat connection, Pg8

India, China in talks over joint UNESCO nomination for Xuanzang's work, Pg6

India, China in talks over joint UNESCO nomination for Xuanzang's work, Pg6

Rock marks, game boards: Wildlife trail leads to prehistoric past in Aravalli

Rock marks, game boards: Wildlife trail leads to prehistoric past in Aravalli

Ethical use of AI in cultural space to be a key focus area at BRICS culture meetings, Pg12

Ethical use of AI in cultural space to be a key focus area at BRICS culture meetings, Pg12

Across Heritage & Civilizations: A Cultural Journey Through the Indo-Mediterranean, Pg5

Across Heritage & Civilizations: A Cultural Journey Through the Indo-Mediterranean, Pg5

At Nalanda, students turn Ramayana, Mahabharata into lessons on diplomacy and global conflict, Pg11

At Nalanda, students turn Ramayana, Mahabharata into lessons on diplomacy and global conflict, Pg11

Why Vagdevi idol faces a long road home, Pg8

Why Vagdevi idol faces a long road home, Pg8

What a raingauge tells us about Indian science history, Pg8

What a raingauge tells us about Indian science history, Pg8

India-Italy joint statement: Focus on terror, tech & unblocking of Hormuz, Pg5

India-Italy joint statement: Focus on terror, tech & unblocking of Hormuz, Pg5

Indian Almanac popular abroad, Pg11

Indian Almanac popular abroad, Pg11

First and foremost, Pg10

First and foremost, Pg10

India and Italy look to the future, bound by the power of culture and a shared vision, Pg13

India and Italy look to the future, bound by the power of culture and a shared vision, Pg13

Nalanda University revives ancient debate tradition, Pg12

Nalanda University revives ancient debate tradition, Pg12

PM stresses close ties as he addresses the diaspora and meets Dutch royalty, Pg10

PM stresses close ties as he addresses the diaspora and meets Dutch royalty, Pg10

Netherlands returns Chola-era artefacts, Pg1

Netherlands returns Chola-era artefacts, Pg1

Disputed Bhojshala complex a temple, says M.P. High Court, Pg10

Disputed Bhojshala complex a temple, says M.P. High Court, Pg10

Disputed Bhojshala site a temple, rules Madhya Pradesh HC, Pg1

Disputed Bhojshala site a temple, rules Madhya Pradesh HC, Pg1

The Buddhist trail can be a civilisational highway, Pg11

The Buddhist trail can be a civilisational highway, Pg11

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