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NHRC, India takes a serious view of ‘Nata Pratha’ under which the girls in some communities are sold in the name of marriage in parts of Rajasthan and the adjoining areas in the States of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat





it allows a man to have a live-in relationship with a married woman. However, it is allowed only if both the man and the woman are already married to other people.

 The name is derived from the word ‘billu’, which means bow. They are known as excellent archers. BHIL TRIBE 
  


The ‘Nata Pratha’ is comparable to modern forms of prostitution.

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BELA PRINTING 

 from natural and vegetable sources. 

 handblock printing using natural dyes and traditional techniques. 

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nalanda university


Built in old Kushan architectural style, 




The sculptural art of Nalanda, crafted in
 stucco, stone, and bronze, 

evolved from the Buddhist Gupta art of Sarnath. 

o Depictions of crowned Buddhas occur commonly only after the tenth century



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PERUMBALAI
Perumablai is a small village situated on the banks of Nagavathi (ancient Palar) river. 

  • It unearthed more than 200 terracotta objects representing human and bird figurines, beads, wheels, sling balls, spindle whorls, lamps and hopscotches.
  • An unidentified copper coin and a copper bell containing an upper projection were also unearthed. 


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7th century - Vijayanagara empire 




virupaksha temple 








 on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Virupaksha Temple was built in the Vijayanagara style of architecture and was built by Lakkan Dandesha, a nayaka under the ruler Deva Raya II, also known as of the Vijayanagara Emp
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viveknanda rock memorial 

Built in 1970 and is believed to be at the place where Swami Vivekananda meditated once.

 • It is surrounded by the Laccadive Sea, where the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea converge. •

 It is also believed to be the rock where Goddess Kanyakumari prayed to Lord Shiva

small rocky islet, 
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ROYAL BURIAL MOIDAMS -ASSAM 
 
Charaideo is home to the royal necropolis of the Tai-Ahom dynasty (13th319th century CE) and are comparable the Egyptian Pyramids

from the 13th to the 19th century CE, the Tai-Ahom constructed moidams, or "home-for-spirit," using natural elements like hills, forests, and water to create a sacred geograph
SUKA-PHA 




: In the foothills of the Patkai Ranges, eastern Assam


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Mudras in Buddhism


Mudra Meaning Description Example in Buddhism
Dhyana Mudra Meditation, concentration, balance Hands rest on the lap, right palm over left, thumbs touching Depicted in meditating Buddha statues
Bhumisparsha Mudra Calling the Earth to Witness Right hand touches the ground, left hand in lap Represents Buddha’s enlightenment under the Bodhi tree
Abhaya Mudra Fearlessness, protection, reassurance Right hand raised with palm outward, left hand down or at chest Symbolizes Buddha granting protection and dispelling fear
Varada Mudra Compassion, charity, boon-giving Right hand extended downward, palm outward, fingers slightly bent Represents Buddha’s generosity and wish-granting
Vitarka Mudra Teaching, discussion, intellectual argument Thumb and index finger touch to form a circle, other fingers extended Symbolizes the transmission of Buddhist teachings
Dharmachakra Mudra Turning the Wheel of Dharma Both hands at chest level, right hand’s thumb and index finger touching left hand’s thumb and index finger Represents Buddha’s first sermon at Sarnath
Uttarabodhi Mudra Supreme Enlightenment Both hands interlocked with index fingers pointing upward Symbolizes reaching the highest wisdom
Anjali Mudra Greeting, devotion, prayer Hands pressed together at the chest Used in Buddhist prayers and greetings
Karana Mudra Expelling negative energy, warding off evil Hand raised with index and little fingers extended, middle and ring fingers folded Removes obstacles and negative influences
Vajra Mudra Power, strong determination Right hand in a fist with index finger of the left hand inside it Represents unshakable spiritual strength

These mudras are commonly seen in Buddhist art, statues, and rituals, each signifying different aspects of Buddha’s teachings and enlightenment journey.

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 Ministry of Culture initiated Project PARI (Public Art of India) during the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee Meeting in New Delhi. 




Union Budget 2024-25 announced that corridor projects will be built for the Vishnupad Temple at Gaya and 
the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya in Bihar. 






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GOTIPUA DANCE 

Gotipua is a traditional boys-only dance form from Odisha
  • In the Odisha language, “Goti” means “single” 
  • and “Pua” means “boy”.
  • In this children are trained in singing, dancing, yoga, and acrobatics within gurukuls or akhadas .
  • They dress as girls
  • and perform at temple festivals, social gatherings, and religious ceremonies
ADOLESCENT MAKES DANCE HARD
Musical accompaniment to the Gotipua Dance is provided by the mardala (a pakhawaj), gini (small cymbals), harmonium, violin and flute

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  • The data is accessible on the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Web Portal (https://mgmd.gov.in/) and can be utilized by various ministries and government organizations to protect and promote village cultures, traditions, and art forms.




Tell Umm Amer, also known as the Monastery of Saint Hilarion, is an ancient Christian monastery in the Gaza Strip, founded in the 4th century by Saint Hilarion and home to the first monastic community in the Holy Land,
 recently added to UNESCO's World Heritage List and "World Heritage in Danger" list due to ongoing conflict. 



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SANGAMESHWARA SHRINE


Submerged in the backwaters of the Srisailam project in Nandyal district recently following copious inflow from the Krishna River.


 built in 740 AD by Chalukya ruler Pulakesi II.
Built in Nagara style, the temple is built on an elevated platform with a fortified wall around the temple

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The habitat rights are formally provided to Mankidia of Odisha under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. 

About Mankidia Tribes • 




They are one of the seventy-five Particularly Vulnerable Tribes •,

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 They are a semi-nomadic section of the Birhor tribe. •




 The community is famed for its skill in catching monkeys and trapping small birds and animals.

 • They live in dome shaped leaf huts, known as Kumbha. 

• Speak a language of their own that belongs to the Munda branch of Austro-Asiatic language grouP.

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The athletes, who have retired from an active sports career and are aged between 20-50 years and who 
have been winners of an International Medal/participants in international events or have been National medallists/State medallists/participants 
in competitions recognized by
 National Sports Federations
/Indian Olympic Association/
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports are eligible to apply for courses under RESET Programme

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ANUBHAV AWARDS -
GOVT SERVANTS SHARE EXPERIENCES - KNOWLEDGE WISDOM 

 create a rich repository of knowledge and wisdom that can serve as a foundation stone for future administrative reforms and good governance practices.









The FIDE Chess Olympiad is a biennial team chess tournament organized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) where teams representing nations compete in both open and women's sections. 



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Agreement provides for visa-free travel of Indian pilgrims and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders, from India 
to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan on a daily basis, throughout the year.

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Nobel Peace Prize 2024 has been awarded to Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for its efforts to achieve a

 world free of nuclear weapons. •

It is a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasak
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at Lothal 





National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is being developed under the 
Sagarmala Programme
 by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterway.




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GI TAG - ASSAM 





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10 games - every 4 yrs once 

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The Poumai Naga tribe of Purul village in Manipur’s Senapati district has taken a significant step towards wildlife conservation by

 banning 

hunting,

 trapping, and

 killing of wild animals and birds within their territory

  • Their Pouli (Pottery) and Poutai (Pou salt) production was well known to the entire tribal areas in Manipur and Nagaland in ancient times.
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SOHRAI PAINTING - Jharkhand 





  • Artists often use brushes made from twigs, rice straw, or even fingers to create intricate designs.
  • Depiction of animals, birds, and nature is a reflection of the agrarian lifestyle and the reverence for wildlife in tribal culture.
  • Sohrai-Khovar Paintings have also been awarded GI tag.

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Sahitya Akademi 





  • It is the 2nd-highest literary honor in India, after the Jnanpith Award. 
  • It was established in 1954 as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture. 
  • Eligibility: Award categories include works in
  •  22 languages of the Eighth Schedule, 
  • along with English and 
  • Rajasthani (total: 24 languages), and
  • translations of Indian literary works. 
    •  The author must be an Indian citizen. 
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