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GS Paper I · Art & Culture

Festivals & Traditions 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: Testing intangible cultural practices helps examiners assess your grasp of social harmony, seasonal customs, community rituals, and living traditions across various regional populations.

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October 2026

September 2026

  • 16 Sep 2026

    Strict Enforcement Against Plaster of Paris Idols

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July 2026

  • 16 Jul 2026

    Inclusion of Screwpine Art Song in Kerala Curriculum

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  • 05 Jul 2026

    Renowned Pandavani Folk Icon Teejan Bai Passes Away at 69

    Legendary 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...

Practise Festivals & Traditions

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Which pass did the first batch of Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims cross to enter Tibet, as managed by the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN)?

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