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Art and Culture Current Affairs <\/a><\/strong>includes news about notable monuments, festivals, history, national and international days of significance, and the most recent advancements in Indian culture and the arts.<\/strong> Topics including music, literature and literary arts, archaeology, state- or nation-specific fairs and festivals, theatre, paintings, and handicrafts are also included in art and culture current affairs. In this article on Art & Culture Current Affairs, one can find the most recent information, news, and advancements in this subject, including government initiatives, programs, and events that support the arts and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Top Art and Culture Current Affairs News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Check out the latest news on arts and culture. These events based on art and cultural current affairs are very important for aspirants preparing for upcoming competitive exams in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topic<\/strong>
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Gulaal Gota: Tradition of <\/strong>
Celebrating Holi<\/strong><\/td>		In Jaipur, Rajasthan, the tradition of celebrating Holi involves “Gulaal Gota,” a unique practice dating back around 400 years.
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Monuments of National Importance<\/strong><\/td>The Archaeological Survey of India delisted 18 protected monuments as they ceased to be of “national importance” under the AMASR Act.
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Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024<\/strong><\/td>Significant changes were made to Indian patent practice and procedure, including reducing the timeline for filing the RFE to 31 months.
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Cinematograph (Certification) <\/strong>
Rules, 2024<\/strong><\/td>		New rules were introduced to govern the certification, exhibition, and censorship of films in India, replacing outdated rules from 1983.
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Mahakumbh 2024<\/strong><\/td>Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Start-up Mahakumbh event in New Delhi, promoting India’s startup ecosystem and showcasing innovations.
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Cuttack’s silver filigree, Rupa Tarakasi, received a GI tag, acknowledging its centuries-old craftsmanship practised in Odisha.
<\/td>		Conservationists plan to propose the Kazhuveli watershed region in Tamil Nadu for nomination to the WMF Watch 2025 program.
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Gorsam Kora Festival<\/strong><\/td>The Gorsam Kora Festival in Arunachal Pradesh’s Zemithang Valley celebrates Himalayan Buddhist cultural heritage and India-Bhutan friendship.
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Majuli asks: GI Tag<\/strong><\/td>Majuli masks and manuscript paintings in Assam received a GI tag, recognizing their significance in theatrical performances and religious tradition.
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Rupa Tarakasi: GI Tag<\/strong><\/td>Tripura’s traditional tribal attire, Risa Textile, was granted a GI tag, highlighting its handwoven nature, colourful designs, and cultural significance.
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Risa Textile: GI Tag<\/strong><\/td>Tripura’s traditional tribal attire, Risa Textile, was granted a GI tag, highlighting its handwoven nature, colorful designs, and cultural significance.
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Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions And Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2024<\/strong><\/td>The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the bill proposing the creation of a Common Pool Fund under the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments.
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India\u2019s First Indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Ferry<\/strong><\/td>India’s first indigenously built hydrogen fuel cell ferry boat was flagged off by the Prime Minister under the Harit Nauka initiative.
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Vikramaditya Vedic Clock: Inaugurated By Prime Minister Narendra Modi<\/strong><\/td>The Prime Minister inaugurated the world\u2019s first \u2018Vedic Clock\u2019 in Ujjain, designed to display time according to the ancient Indian traditional Panchang.
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Tawi Festival: Jammu And Kashmir<\/strong><\/td>Jammu & Kashmir hosted the annual ‘Tawi Festival’ showcasing the region\u2019s cultural legacy through arts, cuisine, literature, and folk traditions.
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Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara<\/strong><\/td>The Prime Minister extended greetings at the start of the largest tribal festival, Medaram Jathara, attended by approximately 10 million people.
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Paruveta Festival<\/strong><\/td>INTACH is making efforts to secure UNESCO recognition for the ‘Paruveta’ festival, a mock hunting festival celebrated at Sri Narasimha Swamy temple in Andhra Pradesh.
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Paruveta Utsavam : Mock Hunting Festival<\/strong><\/td>Efforts are underway to secure UNESCO recognition for the annual ‘Paruveta’ festival held at Sri Narasimha Swamy temple in Ahobilam.
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1000-Year-Old Stone Statue Of Mahavira: Tamil Nadu<\/strong><\/td>Archaeology students and professors unearthed a rare 1000-year-old stone statue of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, in Tamil Nadu.
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Sangeet Natak Akademi<\/strong><\/td>The Sangeet Natak Akademi inaugurated the ‘Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra’ in Hyderabad, India’s national academy of music, dance, and drama.
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Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha: Inaugurated<\/strong><\/td>The Prime Minister inaugurated the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha BAPS Mandir, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi.
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Art and Culture Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To access comprehensive arts and culture-related notes and preparation strategies for the competitive exams, use the below-mentioned links, which offer detailed content on important topics and effective study plans. Let us go through the links provided below to have a thorough understanding of this subject and practice some mcqs on it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Fort History<\/strong><\/a><\/td>Rock Music: History<\/strong>
<\/td>		Different dance forms in India<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Ellora Caves<\/strong><\/td>The Evolution of Electronic Dance <\/strong><\/a>
<\/td>		Types of Sculptures<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Assam Bihu Celebration<\/strong><\/td>Different Types of Music Genres<\/strong>
<\/td>		Most Famous Types Of Paintings <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Famous Paintings of India<\/strong><\/td>Celebrating Navratri with Garba<\/strong>
<\/td>		Bharatanatyam is the Dance Of Which State?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Mysore Painting<\/strong><\/td>Kuchipudi Dance History and Types<\/strong>
<\/td>		Kathak Dance<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Famous Painters of India<\/strong><\/a><\/td>What is Abstract Art?<\/strong><\/td>Arts and Culture UPSC<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Art and Culture MCQ for Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let us go through some questions on art and culture with our MCQ quiz! Test your knowledge of various aspects of art history, literature, music, and more. Solutions are provided for deeper understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the origin of the term “architecture”?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Greek<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Latin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Sanskrit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Arabic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: b) Latin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does the Proto-Indo-European root “kel” mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) To paint<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) To carve<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) To bend<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) To build<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) To bend<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which of the following describes architecture?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Large 3-dimensional works of art<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Design and construction of buildings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Handmade artistic creations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Sculptures made of a single material<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: b) Design and construction of buildings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What distinguishes materials used in architecture from those in sculpture?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Architecture uses a single type of material<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Sculpture uses a mixture of materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Architecture materials are small in size<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Sculpture materials are primarily metal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: b) Sculpture uses a mixture of materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which principle does architecture primarily involve?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Creativity and imagination<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Detailed measurements and engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Aesthetics and beauty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Historical significance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: b) Detailed measurements and engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the primary principle involved in sculpture creation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Mathematics and geometry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Engineering calculations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Creativity and imagination<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Historical documentation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) Creativity and imagination<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which of the following is an example of architecture?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Nataraja Image<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Dancing Girl<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Red Fort<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Taj Mahal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: d) Taj Mahal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which of the following is a famous sculpture?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Taj Mahal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Red Fort<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Nataraja Image<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Eiffel Tower<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) Nataraja Image<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the focus of Indian architecture and sculpture evolution?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Technological advancements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Economic prosperity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Historical context<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Environmental sustainability<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) Historical context<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many sections are discussed in the chapter on Indian architecture?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) One<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Two<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Three<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Four<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) Three<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does the term “Aryan” denote?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) An ethnic group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) A nomadic people<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) A speech group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) A superior race<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: a) An ethnic group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which of the following languages has\/have been declared as ‘Classical Language\/Languages’ by the Government?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Gujarati<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Kannada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Telugu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: d) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which language was given classical language status recently?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Odia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Konkani<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Bhojpuri<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Assamese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: a) Odia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which linguistic family does the Sino-Tibetan group belong to?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Indo-European<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Dravidian<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Sino-Tibetan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Austric<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) Sino-Tibetan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the root grammatical structure of the Dravidian language family?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Inflected<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Agglutinative<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Isolating<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Fusional<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: b) Agglutinative<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Article 346 of the Indian Constitution, what is the official language of communication between states and the union?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Hindi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Sanskrit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Vernacular languages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: b) English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which language is considered a lingua franca?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Tamil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Sanskrit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Malayalam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the purpose of the National Translation Mission?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) To promote classical languages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) To establish English as the official language<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) To facilitate translation as an industry in India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) To preserve indigenous languages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) To facilitate translation as an industry in India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Greenberg\u2019s Diversity Index used to measure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Cultural diversity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Linguistic diversity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Biodiversity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Economic diversity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: b) Linguistic diversity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for a language to be considered classical?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) High antiquity of its early texts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Extensive literary heritage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Continuous development from a common ancestor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Discontinuity between the classical language and its later forms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) Continuous development from a common ancestor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which language is considered the prototype of the Dravidian family of languages?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Malayalam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Telugu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Kannada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Tamil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: d) Tamil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What percentage of the Indian population speaks languages belonging to the Sino-Tibetan group?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) 10%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) 25%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) 50%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) 0.6%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: d) 0.6%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the lingua franca of India?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Tamil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Hindi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Sanskrit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was the purpose of the first Official Language Commission appointed in 1955?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) To promote Sanskrit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) To establish Hindi as the sole official language<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) To decide on the national language of India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) To recommend measures regarding the official language of India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: d) To recommend measures regarding the official language of India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which language was granted classical language status first?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Tamil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Sanskrit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Kannada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Telugu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: a) Tamil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the primary aim of the National Translation Mission?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) To preserve indigenous languages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) To promote classical languages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) To facilitate translation as an industry in India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) To establish English as the official language<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) To facilitate translation as an industry in India<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does the Linguistic Diversity Index measure?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) The number of languages spoken in a country<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) The probability of two people having different mother tongues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) The influence of foreign languages on indigenous languages<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) The degree of language endangerment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: b) The probability of two people having different mother tongues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which language is not listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Telugu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Marathi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Bengali<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which state has French as its official language?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Goa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Puducherry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Karnataka<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Tamil Nadu<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: b) Puducherry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the linguistic structure of the Dravidian language family?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Inflected<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Agglutinative<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Fusional<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Isolating<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: b) Agglutinative<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which language is considered the lingua franca of India?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Tamil<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Hindi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Bengali<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) English<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are some characteristics of Harappan architecture and town planning?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Use of marble pillars<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Underground drainage systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Tall skyscrapers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Circular city layouts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: b) Underground drainage systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How were Harappan cities divided?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Into castles and forts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Into citadels and lower towns<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Into palaces and gardens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Into temples and markets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: b) Into citadels and lower towns<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What were the primary materials used in Harappan construction?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Steel and concrete<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Mud and clay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Burnt bricks coated with plaster<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Glass and plastic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) Burnt bricks coated with plaster<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was the significance of the underground drainage system in Harappan cities?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) It provided irrigation for agriculture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) It facilitated transportation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) It demonstrated advanced urban planning and hygiene<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) It served as a defense mechanism<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) It demonstrated advanced urban planning and hygiene<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was the layout pattern of streets in Harappan cities?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Circular<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Random<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Grid pattern<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Spiral<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) Grid pattern<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did Harappan cities handle waste management?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Through incineration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Through underground drainage systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) By dumping waste into rivers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) By burying waste in landfills<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: b) Through underground drainage systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What were the sizes of Harappan settlements?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Uniformly large<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Uniformly small<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Varied in size<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Very large<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) Varied in size<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did Harappan architecture influence later Indian architectural styles?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) By introducing Gothic architecture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) By emphasizing simplicity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) By influencing urban planning and construction techniques<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) By promoting futuristic designs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) By influencing urban planning and construction techniques<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What role did religion play in shaping Indian architecture?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) None<\/p>\n\n\n\n

b) Minimal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

c) Significant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

d) Marginal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: c) Significant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are the topics under art and culture?<\/strong>

Art and culture include a broad range of subjects including visual arts, performing arts, literature, music, dance, architecture, film, heritage, traditions, and customs. Each of these topics delves into the expression, creation, and preservation of human creativity and identity.<\/p> <\/div>

Which state is famous for art and culture?<\/strong>

Rajasthan is renowned for its rich art and culture. From its vibrant folk music and dance forms like Ghoomar and Kalbelia to its intricate traditional crafts such as pottery, hand-block printing, and puppetry,<\/p> <\/div>

Who is the Minister of Culture and Art in India?<\/strong>

The Ministry of Tourism in India is headed by the Union Minister for Tourism and Ministers of State. Currently, the Minister of Tourism is G Kishan Reddy.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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