GS Paper I · Art & Culture
Bhakti & Sufi Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper I)
From the syllabus: Indian culture: salient aspects of art forms, literature and architecture from ancient to modern times
Why it matters: Examiners focus on social integration and vernacular literature produced during religious reforms, testing how these egalitarian movements shaped regional culture and harmony.
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July 2026
15 Jul 2026
Ravidassia Community Renews Demand for Separate Census CategoryThe Ravidassia community, concentrated largely in Punjab, has intensified its demand for a separate religion category in the upcoming Census. Originating from the teachings of the 14th-century Bhakti saint Guru Ravidas, the community...
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The Ravidassia community, currently demanding a separate religion category in the Census, trace their spiritual lineage to a Bhakti saint active during which century?
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