GS Paper I · Art & Culture
Dance & Music 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: Questions examine classical and folk traditions to test your understanding of cultural diversity, historical patronage, and regional performance art forms across India.
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05 Jul 2026
Renowned Pandavani Folk Icon Teejan Bai Passes Away at 69Legendary Pandavani singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Teejan Bai has passed away at the age of 69. Hailing from Chhattisgarh, she was celebrated globally for her expressive, energetic storytelling style of the Mahabharata, accompanied...
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Legendary artist Teejan Bai, who passed away recently, was a world-renowned exponent of which traditional performing art form?
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