Art & Culture Current Affairs for UPSC

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

India and Italy look to the future, bound by the power of culture and a shared vision, Pg13

India and Italy forge strategic partnership focusing on trade, technology, and security, targeting €20 billion trade by 2029.

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

20 May, 2026

India and Italy look to the future, bound by the power of culture and a shared vision, Pg13

India and Italy forge strategic partnership focusing on trade, technology, and security, targeting €20 billion trade by 2029.

20 May, 2026

Art Forms Literature

Nalanda University revives ancient debate tradition, Pg12

Nalanda University reintroduces 'Shastrartha', an ancient Indian debate tradition, into its academic program, fostering intellectual discourse across diverse disciplines.

Art Forms Literature

18 May, 2026

Nalanda University revives ancient debate tradition, Pg12

Nalanda University reintroduces 'Shastrartha', an ancient Indian debate tradition, into its academic program, fostering intellectual discourse across diverse disciplines.

18 May, 2026

Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

PM stresses close ties as he addresses the diaspora and meets Dutch royalty, Pg10

PM Modi strengthens India-Netherlands ties focusing trade, technology, and cultural exchange, also addressing diaspora and meeting Dutch Royalty.

Architecture Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora

17 May, 2026

PM stresses close ties as he addresses the diaspora and meets Dutch royalty, Pg10

PM Modi strengthens India-Netherlands ties focusing trade, technology, and cultural exchange, also addressing diaspora and meeting Dutch Royalty.

17 May, 2026

Architecture Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

Netherlands returns Chola-era artefacts, Pg1

Netherlands returns 11th-century Chola-era copper plates to India, resolving colonial restitution claim after 300 years.

Architecture Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization

17 May, 2026

Netherlands returns Chola-era artefacts, Pg1

Netherlands returns 11th-century Chola-era copper plates to India, resolving colonial restitution claim after 300 years.

17 May, 2026

Architecture Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Disputed Bhojshala complex a temple, says M.P. High Court, Pg10

Madhya Pradesh High Court declares Bhojshala complex a temple, permits Hindu worship, dismissing Muslim claim and quashing ASI order.

Architecture Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

16 May, 2026

Disputed Bhojshala complex a temple, says M.P. High Court, Pg10

Madhya Pradesh High Court declares Bhojshala complex a temple, permits Hindu worship, dismissing Muslim claim and quashing ASI order.

16 May, 2026

Architecture Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Disputed Bhojshala site a temple, rules Madhya Pradesh HC, Pg1

Madhya Pradesh HC declares disputed Bhojshala site a temple, restricts Muslim prayers, directs ASI oversight and Saraswati idol repatriation efforts.

Architecture Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

16 May, 2026

Disputed Bhojshala site a temple, rules Madhya Pradesh HC, Pg1

Madhya Pradesh HC declares disputed Bhojshala site a temple, restricts Muslim prayers, directs ASI oversight and Saraswati idol repatriation efforts.

16 May, 2026

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations

The Buddhist trail can be a civilisational highway, Pg11

India aims to boost Buddhist tourism by developing heritage sites and infrastructure, fostering cultural ties and economic growth.

Architecture Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations

2 May, 2026

The Buddhist trail can be a civilisational highway, Pg11

India aims to boost Buddhist tourism by developing heritage sites and infrastructure, fostering cultural ties and economic growth.

2 May, 2026

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific, Pg10

India and New Zealand sign FTA, boosting trade ties, talent mobility, and investment in key sectors, excluding dairy concessions.

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

1 May, 2026

India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific, Pg10

India and New Zealand sign FTA, boosting trade ties, talent mobility, and investment in key sectors, excluding dairy concessions.

1 May, 2026

Art Forms Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

Scientists explore 'cold spark' fireworks as safer, noiseless alternatives to reduce pollution and health risks during festivals like Thrissur Pooram.

Art Forms Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Apr, 2026

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

Scientists explore 'cold spark' fireworks as safer, noiseless alternatives to reduce pollution and health risks during festivals like Thrissur Pooram.

24 Apr, 2026

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Common concerns, Pg6

India and South Korea aim for $50 billion trade by 2030, strengthening strategic ties amid global economic uncertainty.

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

23 Apr, 2026

Common concerns, Pg6

India and South Korea aim for $50 billion trade by 2030, strengthening strategic ties amid global economic uncertainty.

23 Apr, 2026

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

‘Chips to ships’: India and South Korea target $50 bn trade by 2030, Pg1

India and South Korea aim for $50 billion trade by 2030, upgrade CEPA, and enhance cooperation across sectors.

Art Forms Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

21 Apr, 2026

‘Chips to ships’: India and South Korea target $50 bn trade by 2030, Pg1

India and South Korea aim for $50 billion trade by 2030, upgrade CEPA, and enhance cooperation across sectors.

21 Apr, 2026

Art Forms Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

On the Sabarimala temple entry case, Pg10

Supreme Court examines Sabarimala case, balancing religious freedom, gender equality, and essential religious practices amidst constitutional questions and societal reforms.

Art Forms Women and Women's Organizations Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

17 Apr, 2026

On the Sabarimala temple entry case, Pg10

Supreme Court examines Sabarimala case, balancing religious freedom, gender equality, and essential religious practices amidst constitutional questions and societal reforms.

17 Apr, 2026

Literature Parliament and State Legislatures

Meghalaya: Khasi, Garo now official state languages, Pg13

Meghalaya recognizes Khasi and Garo as official languages alongside English, awaiting constitutional inclusion in the Eighth Schedule.

Literature Parliament and State Legislatures

17 Apr, 2026

Meghalaya: Khasi, Garo now official state languages, Pg13

Meghalaya recognizes Khasi and Garo as official languages alongside English, awaiting constitutional inclusion in the Eighth Schedule.

17 Apr, 2026

Architecture

Steps into the past: 1,500-year-old reservoir unearthed on Elephanta Island near Mumbai, Pg12

1,500-year-old stepped reservoir unearthed on Elephanta Island reveals ancient water management and maritime trade links.

Architecture

9 Apr, 2026

Steps into the past: 1,500-year-old reservoir unearthed on Elephanta Island near Mumbai, Pg12

1,500-year-old stepped reservoir unearthed on Elephanta Island reveals ancient water management and maritime trade links.

9 Apr, 2026

Architecture World Wars Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

The West Asia cauldron of conflict and its fallout, Pg6

Netanyahu's war escalates as US-Israel military operations against Iran continue, risking global oil crisis and wider conflict across West Asia.

Architecture World Wars Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

1 Apr, 2026

The West Asia cauldron of conflict and its fallout, Pg6

Netanyahu's war escalates as US-Israel military operations against Iran continue, risking global oil crisis and wider conflict across West Asia.

1 Apr, 2026

Art Forms Architecture

ASI explores Balirajgarh site for ancient settlement, Pg10

ASI unearths ancient Mithila gateway at Balirajgarh, potentially predating Mauryan era, promising rich cultural heritage and boosting local tourism.

Art Forms Architecture

30 Mar, 2026

ASI explores Balirajgarh site for ancient settlement, Pg10

ASI unearths ancient Mithila gateway at Balirajgarh, potentially predating Mauryan era, promising rich cultural heritage and boosting local tourism.

30 Mar, 2026

Architecture Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Dwarka Basin: an ancient haven, PgII

Dwarka Basin fossil discoveries reveal warm, nutrient-rich Miocene epoch, boosting understanding of ancient marine environments and biodiversity of western India.

Architecture Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Distribution of Key Natural Resources

25 Mar, 2026

Dwarka Basin: an ancient haven, PgII

Dwarka Basin fossil discoveries reveal warm, nutrient-rich Miocene epoch, boosting understanding of ancient marine environments and biodiversity of western India.

25 Mar, 2026