Art and Culture – Current Affairs (2025)
August 1, 2025
🔹 Return of the Sacred Piprahwa Buddhist Relics to India
India successfully negotiated the return of sacred relics of Lord Buddha from Piprahwa (Uttar Pradesh) that were on display in a foreign museum. The move is seen as a cultural victory and strengthens Buddhist diplomacy.
July 28, 2025
The Chola Legacy of Local Self-Governance and Ancient Voting System
New archaeological findings and Tamil inscriptions highlight the Chola dynasty’s advanced systems of local self-governance and early voting procedures. These insights are crucial for understanding democratic practices in ancient India.
July 24, 2025
Paika Rebellion (1817)
Odisha commemorated the Paika Rebellion as the “First War of Independence”. Cultural events and exhibitions were held, reasserting its role in Indian freedom struggle narratives.
July 12, 2025
🔹 Maratha Military Landscapes Inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage List
The fortified hill architecture of the Maratha Empire, including forts like Raigad and Shivneri, was added to the UNESCO list for their unique military and architectural significance.
June 28, 2025
🔹 India to Set Up Regional Centre of International Potato Center (CIP) in Agra
A collaborative initiative between India and the International Potato Center (Peru) for research and cultural exchange in traditional agriculture.
📅 June 21, 2025
🔹 First Indian Epigraphical Reference to Halley’s Comet
Epigraphists discovered a Tamil inscription from the 10th century referencing a comet, likely Halley’s Comet. This contributes to India’s ancient astronomical knowledge.
