{"id":15427,"date":"2023-11-09T05:28:29","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T05:28:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=15427"},"modified":"2023-11-09T05:28:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T05:28:34","slug":"art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Art &#038; Culture Monthly Current Affairs &#8211; August 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to our monthly current affairs update for <strong><em>August 2023<\/em><\/strong>. In this ever-changing world, staying informed about the latest events, trends, and developments is crucial. This month, we&#8217;ll take you on a journey through the most significant and noteworthy happenings across the globe. From politics to technology, from culture to the environment, we&#8217;ll cover it all. Join us as we explore the stories shaping our world and the issues that demand our attention. Our goal is to provide you with a concise and insightful overview of the events that are shaping our times, enabling you to engage in informed conversations and make well-informed decisions. So, without further ado, let&#8217;s dive into the whirlwind of current affairs for this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e0e34538ca4\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#About\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Key_Features\" title=\"Key Features:\u00a0\u00a0\">Key Features:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#FIDE_Chess_World_Cup_2023\" title=\"FIDE Chess World Cup 2023&nbsp;\">FIDE Chess World Cup 2023&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-2\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#About-2\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#FIDE_World_Cup\" title=\"FIDE World Cup:&nbsp;\">FIDE World Cup:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#More_About_the_News\" title=\"More About the News:&nbsp;\">More About the News:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#More_Information\" title=\"More Information:&nbsp;\">More Information:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Vast_megalithic_site_in_Kerala\" title=\"Vast megalithic site in Kerala&nbsp;\">Vast megalithic site in Kerala&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-3\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#About-3\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Key_Findings\" title=\"Key Findings:&nbsp;\">Key Findings:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Megaliths\" title=\"Megaliths:&nbsp;\">Megaliths:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Tirunavaya\" title=\"Tirunavaya&nbsp;\">Tirunavaya&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Ancient_Mailara_cult_in_coastal_Karnataka\" title=\"Ancient Mailara cult in coastal Karnataka&nbsp;\">Ancient Mailara cult in coastal Karnataka&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-4\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Sculptures_found\" title=\"Sculptures found:&nbsp;\">Sculptures found:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Mailara_Cult\" title=\"Mailara Cult:&nbsp;\">Mailara Cult:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Basrur\" title=\"Basrur:&nbsp;\">Basrur:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Karnail_Singh_Isru\" title=\"Karnail Singh Isru&nbsp;\">Karnail Singh Isru&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-5\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#About-4\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Matangini_Hazra_and_Kanaklata_Barua\" title=\"Matangini Hazra and Kanaklata Barua&nbsp;\">Matangini Hazra and Kanaklata Barua&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-6\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Matangini_Hazra\" title=\"Matangini Hazra:&nbsp;\">Matangini Hazra:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Kanaklata_Barua\" title=\"Kanaklata Barua:&nbsp;\">Kanaklata Barua:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Kirti_Chakras_and_Shaurya_Chakras\" title=\"Kirti Chakras and Shaurya Chakras&nbsp;\">Kirti Chakras and Shaurya Chakras&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-7\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#About_Kirti_chakras_and_Shaurya_Chakras\" title=\"About Kirti chakras and Shaurya Chakras:&nbsp;\">About Kirti chakras and Shaurya Chakras:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Kirti_Chakras\" title=\"Kirti Chakras:\u00a0\">Kirti Chakras:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Shaurya_Chakras\" title=\"Shaurya Chakras:\u00a0\">Shaurya Chakras:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Tamil_Palm_manuscripts_Gnanamuyarchi\" title=\"Tamil Palm manuscripts: Gnanamuyarchi&nbsp;\">Tamil Palm manuscripts: Gnanamuyarchi&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-8\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#About-5\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#More_in_News_About_Gnanamuyarchi\" title=\"More in News (About Gnanamuyarchi)&nbsp;\">More in News (About Gnanamuyarchi)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Adichanallur_archaeological_site_Tamil_Nadu\" title=\"Adichanallur archaeological site (Tamil Nadu)&nbsp;\">Adichanallur archaeological site (Tamil Nadu)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-9\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#About-6\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Other_significant_initiatives_are\" title=\"Other significant initiatives are:&nbsp;\">Other significant initiatives are:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Rath_Yatra_Puri_Odisha\" title=\"Rath Yatra ,Puri , Odisha&nbsp;\">Rath Yatra ,Puri , Odisha&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-10\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#About-7\" title=\"About:&nbsp;\">About:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Jagannath_Temple\" title=\"Jagannath Temple&nbsp;\">Jagannath Temple&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Aadi_Perukku_2023\" title=\"Aadi Perukku 2023&nbsp;\">Aadi Perukku 2023&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-11\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#About-8\" title=\"About:\u00a0\">About:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#UNESCO_heritage_danger_list\" title=\"UNESCO heritage danger list&nbsp;\">UNESCO heritage danger list&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-12\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#About-9\" title=\"About:&nbsp;\">About:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#List_of_World_Heritage_in_Danger\" title=\"List of World Heritage in Danger:&nbsp;\">List of World Heritage in Danger:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#GI_Tags_of_Tamil_Nadu\" title=\"GI Tags of Tamil Nadu&nbsp;\">GI Tags of Tamil Nadu&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#In_News-13\" title=\"In News:\">In News:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Jaderi_namakatti\" title=\"Jaderi namakatti:\u00a0\u00a0\">Jaderi namakatti:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Kanniyakumari_Matti_banana\" title=\"Kanniyakumari Matti banana:&nbsp;\">Kanniyakumari Matti banana:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Chedibutta_saree\" title=\"Chedibutta saree:&nbsp;\">Chedibutta saree:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#More_Information-2\" title=\"More Information:&nbsp;\">More Information:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#SDCs_to_Promote_Tribal_Culture\" title=\"SDCs to Promote Tribal Culture&nbsp;\">SDCs to Promote Tribal Culture&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-70\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/art-culture-monthly-current-affairs-august-2023\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seethakali_folk_art_Kerala\"><\/span>Seethakali folk art (Kerala)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Perinad Seethakali Sangham member group is all set to perform outside Kerala for the first time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/b28e31dc-1edb-48f7-a194-7e02f0d03d32\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Seethakali is a <strong>traditional folk-dance drama from Desinganad, Kerala<\/strong>, primarily <strong>during the Onam festivities.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>It is believed to have originated at<strong> Perinad in the Kollam district of Kerala.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>The performance is <strong>carried out by Dalit artists belonging to the Veda and Pulaya<\/strong> communities.\u00a0<\/li><li>The art form is <strong>based on certain episodes taken from the epic Ramayana<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The performance portrays the <strong>tale of Sita\u2019s journey, from vanayatra (exile to the forest) to Sita\u2019s andardhanam (descend into the earth).<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features\"><\/span>Key Features:\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The art form is a <strong>blend of songs, storytelling and fast movements<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is accompanied by <strong>instruments <\/strong>such as <strong>ganjira, manikatta, chiratta and kaimani<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>costumes and the make-up are loud<\/strong> and eye-catching.\u00a0<\/li><li>The characters of <strong>Rama and Laxmana appear in green<\/strong> since the color is used to represent gods and goddesses in Kathakali.\u00a0<\/li><li>Story conveyed through folk-style songs influenced by Vallappaattu Kuthirappaattu, and Rakshasappattu\u00a0<\/li><li>Includes key characters like <strong>Sita, Ram, Lakshman, Ravan, Hanuman<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Reason for decline: Seethakali songs were <strong>orally transmitted from one generation to the next<\/strong>, which led to a pause in the tradition.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIDE_Chess_World_Cup_2023\"><\/span><strong><em>FIDE Chess World Cup 2023<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-2\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, In the FIDE World Cup finals, Magnus Carlsen secured his first-ever title, defeating Indian chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa in Baku, Azerbaijan.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-2\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/edukemy.com\/db037424-0461-43b8-9c96-cf8a1e3f00a4\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The World Cup 2023 is <strong>organised by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), the governing body of chess in the world.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>It&#8217;s constituted as <strong>a non-governmental institution.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>FIDE currently has its <strong>headquarters in Lausanne (Switzerland<\/strong>), but it was <strong>initially founded in 1924 in Paris<\/strong> under the <strong>motto \u201cGens Una Sumus<\/strong>\u201d (Latin for \u201cWe are one Family\u201d).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FIDE_World_Cup\"><\/span><strong>FIDE World Cup:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>FIDE World Cup, established in 2000 by the International Chess Federation (FIDE),<\/strong> encompasses various iterations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Since 2005, <strong>it\u2019s been a 128-player single-elimination chess tournament<\/strong>, a vital part of the World Chess Championship qualification.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The format <strong>includes 7 rounds of \u201cmini-matches\u201d with 2 games each, followed by rapid and blitz tiebreaks<\/strong> if needed. The final consists of 4 games before tiebreaks.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_About_the_News\"><\/span>More About the News:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Praggnanandhaa has <strong>become the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to reach a World Cup final.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Praggnanandhaa\u2019s spirited performance earned him a spot in the <strong>prestigious Candidates Tournament<\/strong>, despite his loss.&nbsp;<\/li><li>He achieved significant victories such as winning the World Youth Chess Championship (under-18) in 2019 and emerging victorious in the Asian Continental Chess Championship (open) in 2021.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Information\"><\/span>More Information:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>World Chess Championship:<\/strong> It determines the<strong> world champion in chess<\/strong>. <strong>Ding Liren (China) won the 2023 championship, defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi<\/strong>, while Magnus Carlsen opted not to defend his title.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Candidates Tournament:<\/strong> It has been <strong>organized by FIDE since 1950<\/strong> and <strong>determines the challenger for the World Chess Championship<\/strong>. The winner faces the reigning World Champion. Historically held triennially until 1992, since 2013, it follows a 2-year cycle.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vast_megalithic_site_in_Kerala\"><\/span>Vast megalithic site in Kerala&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-3\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent archaeological salvage excavation conducted by the State Archaeology Department at Nagaparamba, Kuttippuram village, near Tirunavaya, Kerala, has led to the discovery of a large number of megalithic hat stones.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-3\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"183\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-110.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15428 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 324px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 324\/183;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Hat stones, popularly called Thoppikkallu in Malayalam<\/strong>, are hemispherical <strong>laterite stones<\/strong> that were <strong>used as lids on burial urns<\/strong> during the megalithic period.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Findings\"><\/span>Key Findings:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The team <strong>found numerous megalithic burial sites and relics, including a unique rock-cut laterite burial chamber,<\/strong> during the pipeline work that prompted the excavation.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This site <strong>yielded a large number of earthen urns and distinctive iron implements<\/strong>, shedding light on the culture and life of people who inhabited the area over 2,000 years ago.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Ashes were discovered within the urns and beneath the hat stones,<\/strong> which is different from the more common occurrence of cremated bones. This suggests unique mortuary practices at this site.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Megaliths\"><\/span>Megaliths:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Megaliths, large stones <strong>used to construct prehistoric structures and monuments<\/strong>, provide <strong>valuable insights into ancient civilizations and burial practices<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>These <strong>stones were either erected individually or in combination with others<\/strong> to create significant structures.\u00a0<\/li><li>They can be <strong>categorized into two main types<\/strong>: those used <strong>for burial purposes<\/strong> and those <strong>erected as commemorative memorials<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>In India, archaeologists trace the majority of the megaliths to the Iron Age (1500 BC to 500 BC).\u00a0<\/li><li>In India, these are concentrated in the states of Maharashtra (mainly in Vidarbha), Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tirunavaya\"><\/span><strong>Tirunavaya<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is the land of ancient Mamankam.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is situated on the banks of Bharathapuzha river; it is a place of historical importance.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In olden days, Mamankam a grand assembly of rulers was held once in 12 years here.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_Mailara_cult_in_coastal_Karnataka\"><\/span>Ancient Mailara cult in coastal Karnataka&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-4\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The recent discovery of two sculptures, which resembles one belonging to 15th century A.D. and another to 17th century A.D., at Basrur, near Kundapura, in Udupi district has proved that the ancient Mylara cult existed in the coastal region.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sculptures_found\"><\/span><strong>Sculptures found:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>One sculpture was found <strong>in a well at Basrur<\/strong> and depicts <strong>a royal hero on a horse holding a sword and a bowl in his hands<\/strong>. This unique piece lacks the usual Mylaladevi figure on the horse\u2019s back. The sitting posture of the horse is unusual and dates it to the <strong>15th century A.D<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The second discovery is <strong>a small stone tablet depicting Mailara and Mylaladevi both mounted on an ornate horse while holding swords in their right hands<\/strong>. This relief, found in a tank during dredging, is in side profile and appears to be from the <strong>17th century<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"416\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-111.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15429 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-111.png 602w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-111-585x404.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 602px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 602\/416;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mailara_Cult\"><\/span><strong>Mailara Cult:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Mailara cult <strong>is a religious tradition centred around the worship of a folk deity named Mailara<\/strong>, who is believed to be <strong>a manifestation of Lord Shiva<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This cult is <strong>prevalent in parts of southern India, particularly in the Deccan region<\/strong>, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The cult <strong>has its own unique rituals, practices, and beliefs<\/strong> that have developed over time.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Mailara is often associated with other regional deities like <strong>Mallanna in Andhra Pradesh<\/strong> and <strong>Khandoba in Maharashtra<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The cult <strong>has a diverse following that includes people from various castes<\/strong> and occupations, ranging from agricultural and pastoral communities to martial groups.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basrur\"><\/span><strong>Basrur:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Basrur was a <strong>significant trading city during the Medieval period<\/strong>, with trading guilds like Uhayadesi and Nanadesi playing active roles.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This environment fostered various cults, including the popular Mylara cult that was widespread in the Deccan region.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Karnail_Singh_Isru\"><\/span>Karnail Singh Isru&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-5\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On India\u2019s Independence Day, Punjab Chief Minister paid homage to activist Karnail Singh Isru, who died on the same day in 1955 while participating in the Goa Liberation Movement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"216\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-112.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15430 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 175px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 175\/216;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-4\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Karnail Singh Isru was <strong>born on September 9, 1930<\/strong>, in the Chak 30 village of the <strong>Lyallpur district that is now in Pakistan.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>He <strong>joined the Communist Party of India (CPI) and became part of the Goa Liberation Movement,<\/strong> which aimed to hoist the Indian flag in Goa.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Isru <strong>left his home to join the movement without informing his family<\/strong> and was <strong>part of a group of Satyagarhis led by Sahodrabai Rai.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>However, upon entering Patradevi village in Goa, Portuguese forces opened fire, and Isru was fatally shot in the chest at the age of 25.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Goa was <strong>eventually annexed by India in 1961 through Operation Vijay.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Goa Liberation Movement:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Goa became a Portuguese colony in 1510<\/strong> when Admiral Afonso de Albuquerque defeated the forces of Bijapur\u2019s sultan, Yusuf Adil Shah.&nbsp;Goa started to witness an upsurge of nationalist sentiment against colonial rule in the early 20th Century.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Leaders such as Trist\u00e3o de Bragan\u00e7a Cunha, celebrated as the father of Goan nationalism, founded the Goa National Congress <\/strong>at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress in 1928.&nbsp;In 1946, the socialist leader Ram Manohar Lohia led a historic rally in Goa that gave a call for civil liberties and freedom, <strong>and eventual integration with India, <\/strong>which became a watershed moment in Goa\u2019s freedom struggle.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matangini_Hazra_and_Kanaklata_Barua\"><\/span>Matangini Hazra and Kanaklata Barua&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-6\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, President Droupadi Murmu, during her address on the eve of Independence Day, paid tribute to women freedom fighters. She mentioned two notable figures \u2013 Matangini Hazra and Kanaklata Barua.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matangini_Hazra\"><\/span><strong>Matangini Hazra:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>She was <strong>born in 1869 in a village near Tamluk, West Bengal<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>She was <strong>married at a young age <\/strong>and became <strong>widowed by 18<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>After her husband\u2019s death, <strong>she dedicated herself to social causes<\/strong> and became deeply involved in the Nationalist movement, supporting Mahatma Gandhi\u2019s ideals.&nbsp;<\/li><li>She <strong>participated in various protests<\/strong>, including the Civil Disobedience Movement and the Salt March.&nbsp;<\/li><li>During the <strong>Quit India Movement in 1942<\/strong>, at the age of 73, <strong>she led a large procession of around 6,000 protesters, advocating for the takeover of the Tamluk police station<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In the ensuing clash with British authorities, she was shot and killed.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kanaklata_Barua\"><\/span><strong>Kanaklata Barua:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>She was a <strong>young martyr of the Quit India Movement<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>At just 17 years old, <strong>she led the Mrityu Bahini<\/strong>, a group of freedom fighters, in an attempt <strong>to hoist the Tricolour at the Gohpur police station<\/strong> in Assam on September 20, 1942.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Despite her age, she was determined to lead the procession, and her brave efforts left a lasting impact.&nbsp;<\/li><li>During the <strong>confrontation with the police, she was shot and killed <\/strong>while holding onto the flag.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In <strong>2020, a Coast Guard vessel was named after her<\/strong> as a tribute to her bravery.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kirti_Chakras_and_Shaurya_Chakras\"><\/span>Kirti Chakras and Shaurya Chakras&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-7\"><\/span><strong>In News:<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>President of India approves Gallantry Awards for Armed Forces and CAPF Personnel on the eve of the 77th Independence Day.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Kirti_chakras_and_Shaurya_Chakras\"><\/span><strong>About Kirti chakras and Shaurya Chakras<\/strong>:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kirti_Chakras\"><\/span><strong>Kirti Chakras<\/strong>:\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is the <strong>second-highest peacetime gallantry award <\/strong>in India which is conferred for <strong>exceptional acts of bravery and sacrifice<\/strong> recognizing outstanding <strong>courage and selflessness in adverse situations<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is also <strong>awarded posthumously <\/strong>to individuals who sacrificed their lives for the greater good showing extraordinary dedication to duty and willingness to risk all.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It has <strong>been awarded to Central Reserve Police Force personnel for anti-Naxal operation<\/strong> in Chhattisgarh (April 2021).&nbsp;<\/li><li>This year, it has been awarded <strong>to four recipients, including Dilip Kumar Das, Raj Kumar Yadava, Bablu Rabha, and Sambha Roy.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shaurya_Chakras\"><\/span><strong>Shaurya Chakras<\/strong>:\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is the <strong>third-highest peacetime gallantry award<\/strong> in India which honours exceptional acts of bravery and courage in non-operational circumstances.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is <strong>awarded to individuals either alive or posthumously<\/strong> from the <strong>Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF<\/strong> recognizing their valour and resolute spirit in challenging situations.\u00a0<\/li><li>These awards <strong>acknowledge acts of bravery<\/strong> that inspire and uplift society and motivates others to emulate the same level of courage and dedication.\u00a0<\/li><li>It also <strong>provides a platform to express national gratitude and pride<\/strong> besides encouraging a sense of duty and responsibility among armed forces and security personnel.\u00a0<\/li><li>Overall, Kirti Chakras and Shaurya Chakras <strong>highlight the human spirit&#8217;s capacity to rise above adversity and danger<\/strong>, demonstrating the <strong>essence of true patriotism and heroism.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tamil_Palm_manuscripts_Gnanamuyarchi\"><\/span>Tamil Palm manuscripts: Gnanamuyarchi&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-8\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Palm manuscripts from the 18th Century titled Gnanamuyarchi have been discovered in an Armenian monastery in Northern Itlay.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-5\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"335\" height=\"224\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-113.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15431 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-113.png 335w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-113-263x175.png 263w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 335px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 335\/224;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A <strong>manuscript is a handwritten or typewritten document<\/strong>, <strong>usually historical or literary in nature<\/strong>, before the age of printing. For example, ancient religious Sanskrit texts written on palm or birch leaf.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_in_News_About_Gnanamuyarchi\"><\/span><strong>More in News (About Gnanamuyarchi)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>manuscript could be a copy of the first Tamil translation of Spiritual Exercise<\/strong>, written by <strong>St. Ignatius of Loyola<\/strong> in the 16th century.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>translation was mostly done by Michele Bertoldi<\/strong>, <strong>known in Tamil as Gnanaprakasasamy<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>manuscript was initially misclassified as \u2018Indian Papyrus Lamulic Language\u2013XIII Century<\/strong>,\u2019 unaware that they were written in Tamil.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The monastery authorities think the <strong>manuscripts might have been brought to Italy by Armenians in Chennai.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adichanallur_archaeological_site_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span>Adichanallur archaeological site (Tamil Nadu)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-9\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Union Finance Minister laid the foundation stone for the &#8216;Iconic Site Museum&#8217; at the Adichanallur site.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"164\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-114.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15432 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 280\/164;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-6\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Adichanallur is an <strong>ancient and historical Iron-age burial site<\/strong> located in Thoothukudi District Tamil Nadu, <strong>set along the banks of the Tamirabarani (Porunai) river<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>It holds significance in showcasing the megalithic culture.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is <strong>one of the five sites selected as \u2018Iconic sites\u2019 in the budget 2020-21 for development<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Other sites are Rakhigarhi (Haryana), Hastinapur (UP), Dholavira (Gujarat), and Shivsagar (Assam).\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_significant_initiatives_are\"><\/span><strong>Other significant initiatives are:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Development of<strong> \u2018Panchtheerth\u2019<\/strong> <strong>sites based on Babasaheb Ambedkar\u2019s life.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Construction of the <strong>National War Memorial and National Police Memorial<\/strong> in Delhi\u00a0<\/li><li>Establishment of ten <strong>new Tribal Freedom Fighter Museums<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Heritage sites like <strong>Somnath and Kashi Vishwanath Temple have been revitalized<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Tourism circuits under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme, such as the Buddhist, Ramayana, Coastal, Desert, and Himalayan Circuits, are being established.\u00a0<\/li><li>Over 3 lakh manuscripts containing over 3 crore pages have been digitized for knowledge preservation.\u00a0<\/li><li>Plans for a new National Museum in Delhi with 950 rooms spread across the North and South Blocks have been announced.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>\u2018Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya\u2019 has been established<\/strong> to honour every Prime Minister of India since Independence.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rath_Yatra_Puri_Odisha\"><\/span>Rath Yatra ,Puri , Odisha&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-10\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Panel for allowing ASI to carry out an inspection of Puri temple treasury during 2024 rath yatra.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-7\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>During the upcoming 2024 rath yatra, the <strong>Jagannath Temple Management Committee<\/strong> has put forth a recommendation to <strong>permit the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)<\/strong> to conduct an inspection of the <strong>Ratna Bhandar, <\/strong>which is the treasury of the 12th-century <strong>Jagannath Temple situated in Puri.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>This decision carries considerable weight as it comes in response to <strong>mounting pressure directed at the Odisha government <\/strong>to unlock the treasury. Inside the Ratna Bhandar, there is believed to be a collection of v<strong>aluable jewelry and precious gemstones.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>Positioned along the eastern coastline of Odisha, the Jagannath Temple in Puri holds immense significance. It stands as a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to <strong>Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.<\/strong> The <strong>temple&#8217;s construction was initiated by King Indradyumna of Avanti,<\/strong> reflecting the distinctive Kalinga architectural style. This construction endeavor reached completion in the year 1161 CE.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jagannath_Temple\"><\/span><strong>Jagannath Temple<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The origins of the temple can be traced back to the 12th century, attributed to the efforts of <strong>King Anatavarman Chodaganga Deva<\/strong> from the <strong>Eastern Ganga Dynasty<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Recognized as the &#8216;<strong>Yamanika Tirtha,<\/strong>&#8216; the Jagannath Puri temple holds a distinctive significance in Hindu beliefs. This designation stems from the notion that the presence of L<strong>ord Jagannath in Puri neutralizes the dominion of &#8216;Yama,&#8217; <\/strong>the deity associated with death.\u00a0<\/li><li>Once referred to as the <strong>&#8220;White Pagoda,&#8221;<\/strong> this temple holds a prominent place within the Char Dham pilgrimages, which encompass Badrinath, Dwaraka, Puri, and Rameswaram.\u00a0<\/li><li>The temple f<strong>eatures four entryways<\/strong>: the primary entrance, known as the E<strong>astern &#8216;Singhdwara,<\/strong>&#8216; is adorned with a pair of reclining lions; the <strong>Southern &#8216;Ashwadwara&#8217;;<\/strong> the Western <strong>&#8216;Vyaghra Dwara&#8217;<\/strong>; and the <strong>Northern &#8216;Hastidwara.<\/strong>&#8216; Each gate boasts intricate carvings corresponding to distinct divine forms.\u00a0<\/li><li>At the temple&#8217;s threshold stands the Aruna stambha, also recognized as the sun pillar, originally located at the<strong> Sun Temple in Konark.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"326\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-115.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15433 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 576px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 576\/326;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aadi_Perukku_2023\"><\/span>Aadi Perukku 2023&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-11\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Tamil Nadu celebrated the Aadi Perukku 2023 festival.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-8\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"348\" height=\"196\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-116.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15434 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 348px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 348\/196;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Aadi Perukku is a significant festival <strong>celebrated in Tamil Nadu to express gratitude for the monsoon season and the life-sustaining properties of water.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Aadi Perukku, is <strong>also known as Pathinettam Perukku<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Falling on the <strong>18<\/strong><strong>th day of the Aadi month in the Tamil Calendar<\/strong>, this festival <strong>marks the onset of the monsoon season<\/strong>, which brings increased water levels to the rivers and benefits sowing and vegetation.&nbsp;<\/li><li>It is <strong>considered the ideal time to sow, plant seeds and take up other forms of vegetation<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>During Aadi Perukku, <strong>people gather near the banks of rivers, especially the Kaveri River<\/strong>, to perform rituals and offer prayers.&nbsp;<\/li><li>On this auspicious day, <strong>Mother nature is worshipped in the form of Amman deities.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UNESCO_heritage_danger_list\"><\/span>UNESCO heritage danger list&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-12\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, experts from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have stated in a new report that the Italian city of Venice should be added to a list of world heritage sites in danger.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-9\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Venice has been grappling for years with too many tourists and the effects of climate change.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The city has been grappling with these issues for years, <strong>leading to deterioration and damage to its cultural and environmental attributes.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Kyiv and Lviv in Ukraine are also recommended to be put on the danger<\/strong> list this year.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_World_Heritage_in_Danger\"><\/span>List of World Heritage in Danger:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization <strong>(UNESCO) compiles the list of World Heritage in Danger.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><li>The list highlights a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites <strong>which are threatened due to factors like armed conflict and war, earthquakes and other natural disasters<\/strong>, pollution, poaching, uncontrolled urbanisation and unchecked tourist development.&nbsp;<\/li><li>UNESCO also sets certain guidelines and criteria under the 1972 World Heritage Convention, which decide, whether or not, a property is faced with specific and proven imminent danger or threat.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td>UNESCO&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>It is <strong>specialized agency of the United Nations (UN).<\/strong>&nbsp;The constitution, which <strong>entered into force in 1946<\/strong>, called for the promotion of international collaboration in education, science, and culture.&nbsp;Parent Organisation &#8211; United Nations Economic and Social Council&nbsp;The primary goals of UNESCO are to contribute to peace and security by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, and culture, and to promote sustainable development and intercultural dialogue.&nbsp;Permanent headquarters: Paris, France.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GI_Tags_of_Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span>GI Tags of Tamil Nadu&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-13\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, Tamil Nadu\u2019s Jaderi \u2018namakatti\u2019, chedibutta saree and Kanniyakumari Matti banana got GI tag.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Geographical Indication or GI is a tag <strong>used on products, natural or man-made, associated with a particular region or geographical location<\/strong> in a country.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>GI tag <strong>can be given to a wide range of products \u2013 agricultural, handicraft, foodstuff, or manufactured goods<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>GI tag is an acknowledgment of the intellectual property of the product.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"152\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-117.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15435 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 230px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 230\/152;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jaderi_namakatti\"><\/span><strong>Jaderi namakatti:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Clay sticks with white colour<\/strong>, <strong>finger-like shape<\/strong>, and smooth texture.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Made by Jaderi Tiruman (Namakatti)<\/strong> Producers Society in Jaderi, Tiruvannamalai district.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Place\/Origin: Village of Jaderi, Tamil Nadu&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kanniyakumari_Matti_banana\"><\/span><strong>Kanniyakumari Matti banana:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Traditional table banana with medicinal value, <strong>highly fragrant, sweet with a sub-acid flavour<\/strong>, and powdery nature.\u00a0<\/li><li>Place\/Origin: Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"186\" height=\"186\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-118.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15436 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-118.png 186w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-118-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-118-120x120.png 120w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 186px) 100vw, 186px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 186px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 186\/186;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chedibutta_saree\"><\/span><strong>Chedibutta saree:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Handloom saree <strong>made from art silk and cotton mix fabric<\/strong>, featuring the <strong>iconic \u201cplant and flower\u201d <\/strong>motif on the border and pallu.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Woven by skilled Sowrashtra weavers<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Place\/Origin: Veeravanallur town, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Information-2\"><\/span>More Information:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In addition to these, <strong>seven other products from different regions of India<\/strong> (Agra leather footwear, Rajasthan\u2019s Nathdwara Pichhwai Painting, Kashmir\u2019s Mushqbudji rice, Bihar\u2019s Marcha Rice, Jammu Kashmir\u2019s Rajouri Chikri Wood Craft, Agsechi Vayingim (Agassaim Brinjal) of Goa, Sat Shiro Bheno (Sat Shirancho Bhendo) also known as Okra, is a vegetable crop of Goa) <strong>also received GI tags.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SDCs_to_Promote_Tribal_Culture\"><\/span>SDCs to Promote Tribal Culture&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-14\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, The Odisha government has implemented the Special Development Councils (SDCs) initiative to preserve and promote tribal culture while ensuring economic development.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-10\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"352\" height=\"198\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-119.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15437 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 352px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 352\/198;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>Odisha government launched the Special Development Councils (SDCs) initiative in 2017<\/strong> for <strong>preserving, promoting, and popularising tribal culture.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>This is an active <strong>effort to preserve the culture and heritage of 62 tribes<\/strong> in the State under one umbrella.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The scheme, which covered <strong>nine tribal-dominated districts <\/strong>has now been expanded to 23 districts covering more than 84 lakh tribal people.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>SDCs focus on identifying and promoting important cultural markers of tribal identity<\/strong>, such as language, sacred groves, and tribal artisans.\u00a0<\/li><li>Over <strong>21 tribal proficiency centres have been established<\/strong> to educate about tribal culture and dialect.\u00a0<\/li><li>More than <strong>4,500 sacred groves are being conserved<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Artisan ID cards have been issued to over 40,000 tribal artisans<\/strong> to preserve culture and create employment opportunities.\u00a0<\/li><li>Ensuring cultural context is considered in the development projects<strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hazrat_Imam_Hussain_626_to_680_AD\"><\/span>Hazrat Imam Hussain (626 to 680 AD)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_News-15\"><\/span><strong>In News: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, PM Narendra Modi recalled the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) on the occasion of Ashura.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About-11\"><\/span><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"218\" height=\"296\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/image-120.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15438 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 218px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 218\/296;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hazrat Imam Hussain was a <strong>grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad<\/strong> and a <strong>son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Muhammad\u2019s daughter Fatima.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li>He is the <strong>third Imam of Shia Islam<\/strong> after his brother, Hasan, and before his son, Ali.\u00a0<\/li><li>He is highly revered for his <strong>stand against injustice and tyranny<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ashura\"><\/span><strong>Ashura:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is a significant day in the Islamic calendar, <strong>observed on the 10th day of Muharram<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>It <strong>marks the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain<\/strong> and his followers in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Significance:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The annual commemoration of Ashura is a <strong>time for Muslims to reflect on the teachings of Imam Hussain and the values he stood for<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>It is an <strong>occasion for renewing the commitment to the principles of justice, compassion, and human dignity<\/strong> that Imam Hussain sacrificed his life for.\u00a0<\/li><li>It holds deep religious and spiritual significance for Muslims, especially the Shia community.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Monthly_Current_Affairs_%E2%80%93_August_2023\"><\/span>FAQs on Monthly Current Affairs &#8211; August 2023<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_What_are_monthly_current_affairs\"><\/span><strong>Q1:<\/strong> What are monthly current affairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A1:<\/strong> Monthly current affairs refer to the latest and most significant events, developments, and news stories that have occurred within a particular month. These events encompass a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, science, technology, culture, and more. They are a reflection of the dynamic nature of our world and provide a snapshot of what&#8217;s happening globally or within a specific region during a given month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Why_are_monthly_current_affairs_important\"><\/span><strong>Q2:<\/strong> Why are monthly current affairs important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A2:<\/strong> Monthly current affairs are important for several reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Informed Citizenship:<\/strong> Staying updated with monthly current affairs is crucial for informed citizenship. It empowers individuals to make well-informed decisions, including voting in elections, advocating for causes, and engaging in meaningful discussions about societal issues.<\/li><li><strong>Professional Relevance:<\/strong> Professionals, such as journalists, policymakers, and business leaders, need to be aware of current affairs to make strategic decisions, create informed content, and respond to changes in their respective fields.<\/li><li><strong>Academic and Competitive Exams:<\/strong> Many academic institutions and competitive exams assess students&#8217; knowledge of current affairs, making it essential for academic and career success.<\/li><li><strong>Cultural Awareness:<\/strong> Understanding current events helps individuals appreciate and understand different cultures, societies, and global interconnections.<\/li><li><strong>Safety and Preparedness:<\/strong> Some current affairs, such as natural disasters or public health emergencies, can directly impact personal safety and require timely awareness and preparedness.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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