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Preparing Sirpur for UNESCO World Heritage Nomination

Preparing Sirpur for UNESCO World Heritage Nomination

Why in news? The Government of Chhattisgarh has announced plans to develop the ancient town of Sirpur so that it can be proposed for inclusion on UNES...

Brihadeeswarar Temple

Brihadeeswarar Temple

Why in news? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) observed World Heritage Week from 19 to 25 November 2025 by organising heritage walks and clean�...

Manipur’s Sangai Festival 2025

Manipur’s Sangai Festival 2025

Why in news? Manipur’s annual Sangai Festival began on 21 November 2025 in Imphal under the theme “Where blossoms breathe harmony”. The ten‑da...

Meerut Bugle – Geographical Indication Tag

Meerut Bugle – Geographical Indication Tag

Why in news? The humble bugle made in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The recognition acknowledges the reg...

Raulane Festival – an ancient Himalayan winter ritual

Raulane Festival – an ancient Himalayan winter ritual

Why in news? Villagers in Kalpa, a small town in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district, recently observed the Raulane festival. This 5,000‑year‑ol...

Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) – accelerating green industries

Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) – accelerating green industries

Why in news? At COP28 and subsequent climate forums, the India–Sweden‑led Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) launched its second ph...

Dariya Bahadur Island – Historic Fort Near Malpe

Dariya Bahadur Island – Historic Fort Near Malpe

Why in news? The Karnataka police filed a case against eight men on 14 November 2025 for illegally entering the restricted Dariya Bahadur Island (also...

Vrindavani Vastra to Return to Assam

Vrindavani Vastra to Return to Assam

Why in news? The Assam government is in advanced talks with the British Museum to bring home the historic Vrindavani Vastra, a 16th-century Assamese t...

Development Scheme for Maram Naga Tribe

Development Scheme for Maram Naga Tribe

Why in news? Under the Prime Minister's Jan Man Scheme, the Union government has sanctioned ₹9 crore for development and welfare initiatives benefit...

Booker Prize 2025 Winner – David Szalay’s Flesh

Booker Prize 2025 Winner – David Szalay’s Flesh

Why in news? At a ceremony held in London on 10 November 2025, Hungarian‑British author David Szalay won the Booker Prize for his novel Flesh. He is...

Konark Sun Temple

Konark Sun Temple

Why in news? The Archaeological Survey of India has restricted visitors from entering the Nata Mandap (dance hall) of the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha ...

Piprahwa Relics

Piprahwa Relics

Why in news? A portion of the sacred Piprahwa Relics of the Buddha, which had been passed down in the Peppe family for generations and were auctioned ...

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