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Lake Biwa – Japan’s Ancient Lake Reveals 10,000‑year‑Old Pottery

Lake Biwa – Japan’s Ancient Lake Reveals 10,000‑year‑Old Pottery

Why in news? Japanese researchers announced the recovery of a remarkably preserved ceramic vessel from the bottom of Lake Biwa in November 2025. The p...

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...

Arunachalesvara Temple

Arunachalesvara Temple

Why in news? Authorities in Tiruvannamalai recently removed illegal shops and other encroachments around the Arunachalesvara Temple to create more spa...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Ramman Festival – Living heritage of Saloor‑Dungra

Ramman Festival – Living heritage of Saloor‑Dungra

Why in news? India’s Ramman festival returned to the spotlight after the President of India was presented with a traditional Ramman mask during a cu...

Katkari Tribe Demands Land and Dignity

Katkari Tribe Demands Land and Dignity

Why in news? Members of the Katkari community, one of Maharashtra’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), announced a two‑day protest nea...

The Ramnami Tribe of Chhattisgarh

The Ramnami Tribe of Chhattisgarh

Why in news? Members of the Ramnami tribe recently received national attention when they were invited to meet the Prime Minister, reviving interest in...

Neasden Temple

Neasden Temple

Why in news? King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Neasden, London, to celebrate the temple’s thirtiet...

GI‑Tagged Indi and Puliyankudi Limes Enter Global Markets

GI‑Tagged Indi and Puliyankudi Limes Enter Global Markets

Why in news? The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has dispatched the first air shipment of Indi Lime from...

Dogri Language

Dogri Language

Why in news? Academics and activists have raised alarms over the declining use of the Dogri language in Jammu and its surrounding regions. Recent arti...

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