In June 2024, which of the following Indian cities was officially recognised as World Craft City by the World Crafts Council?
Srinagar
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Srinagar.
- In June 2024, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, was officially designated as a World Craft City by the World Crafts Council (WCC).
- This recognition celebrates Srinagar's rich heritage in traditional crafts such as papier-mâché, walnut wood carving, pashmina shawls, and sozni embroidery.
- The designation was formally conferred during a ceremony at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) on July 31, 2024, attended by WCC President Saad al-Qaddumi and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
- Srinagar became the fourth Indian city to receive this honor, following Jaipur, Mamallapuram, and Mysore.
- The accolade is expected to boost tourism, enhance global recognition of Kashmiri artisans, and promote sustainable development in the region's craft sector.
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Important Questions from Art and Culture of India
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements :
1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
1. Both were built in the same period.
2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.
3. Both have rock-cut monuments.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Term Description
(1) Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank
(2) Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins
(3) Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to the temples
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and Epictales was the profession of who of the following?
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
