Which Kashmiri wood carver was honoured with the Padma Shri award in 2024 for his contributions in the field of art?

In June 2024, which of the following Indian cities was officially recognised as World Craft City by the World Crafts Council?

Which Sikkimese craftsman, renowned for his skill in creating the 'Sumak Thyaktuk' (Lepcha traditional hat), was awarded the Padma Shri in 2024 for his contributions to art and cultural heritage?

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?