Current Affairs - Art and Culture

Exercise : Art and Culture - Latest Current Affairs
  • Art and Culture - Latest Current Affairs
86.
Where did the 12th Divya Kala Mela 2023 take place, showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs and artisans?
Surat
Ahmedabad
Vadodara
Rajkot
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The 12th Divya Kala Mela 2023, organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, took place in Surat, Gujarat, showcasing the products and craftsmanship of Divyang entrepreneurs and artisans from December 29, 2023, to January 7, 2024.

87.
Where does the ritual theatre Mudiyettu, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, originate?
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Mudiyettu, a significant cultural tradition, hails from the state of Kerala and enacts the mythological battle between the goddess Kali and the demon Darika. It holds UNESCO recognition as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

88.
Where did the Guinness World Record for the 'Largest Tabla Ensemble' take place, with 1500 tabla performers gathering?
Jaipur
Varanasi
Gwalior
Lucknow
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Gwalior, known as the City of Music, achieved a Guinness World Record for the 'Largest Tabla Ensemble' with 1500 performers gathering at the historic Karna Mahal of Gwalior Fort. This event marked a significant moment in the city's rich musical heritage.

89.
In which Indian state did Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurate the 'Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam'?
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated 'Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam' in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, celebrating Telugu culture and classical traditions. Notable dignitaries, including the Minister for Tourism and Minister for Finance of Andhra Pradesh, were present at the event.

90.
What is the primary focus of the "Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar" project announced by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy?
Village Cultural Diversity
Rural Infrastructure Development
Economic Potential of Villages
Historical Significance of Villages
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The initiative unveiled by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy is titled "Mera Gaon, Meri Dharohar," aiming to spotlight the cultural richness embedded in villages across the nation.