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Topics for Art and Culture 2024-25
Syllabus for Art and Culture
- Art Form
- Literature
- Architecture
Architecture (Art and Culture)
Abhaya Mudra
- The ‘abhaya mudra’ is a hand gesture symbolizing fearlessness and reassurance.
- Originating in the Buddhist tradition, it is depicted with the right hand raised outward at shoulder height, fingers pointing up.
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Project PARI
- The Ministry of Culture has initiated Project PARI (Public Art of India)
- To coincide with the 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting in New Delhi from 21-31 July 2024.
- About Project PARI (Public Art of India):
- It is an initiative by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India,
- It is executed by Lalit Kala Akademi and the National Gallery of Modern Art.
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Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle
- The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Russia’s highest civilian honour, was awarded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Russia.
- Announced in 2019, the award recognized the Prime Minister for his exceptional services in enhancing the strategic partnership and fostering friendly relations between Russia and India.
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Charaideo Moidams
- Assam’s Charaideo Moidams, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- These are royal burial sites of the Ahom dynasty, which ruled Assam from 1228 to 1826 AD.
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Bhojshala complex
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has confirmed that the existing structure at the Bhojshala complex was built using remnants of an earlier temple.
- It is situated in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district.
- Archaeological survey reveals temple dating back to Paramara dynasty.
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Vishnupad & Mahabodhi Temple
- The Finance Minister announced during the Union Budget building corridor projects for
- The Vishnupad Temple in Gaya
- The Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
- These projects aim to transform the temples into world-class pilgrim and tourist destinations, similar to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor.
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Kalaripayattu
- The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has recognized the Kalarippayattu Federation of India for its efforts in promoting the traditional martial art of Kalarippayattu within the country.
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Sangameshwara temple
- The Sangameshwara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, has recently been submerged in the backwaters of the Srisailam project in Nandyal district due to heavy inflow from the Krishna River.
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Monastery of Saint Hilarion
- The Monastery of Saint Hilarion/Tell Umm Amer situated in Palestine
- It has been inscribed on the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger by UNESCO.
- The monastery was founded by Saint Hilarion.
- It is one of the oldest monasteries in the Middle East.
- It was a hub for religious, cultural, and economic exchanges during the Byzantine period.
- UNESCO’s decision follows a December 2023 move to grant the site provisional enhanced protection under the 1954 Hague Convention.