General Awareness

ART AND CULTURE - June 2019

Jun 2019

Dec 20, 2019

World's Tiniest Gingerbread House

There was Tiny Tim, and then the Little Drummer Boy - but they had nothing on the microscropic gingerbread house believed to be the smallest in the world and unveiled by a Canadian researcher.
Half the size of one made in France last year, it was cut and etched from silicon, complete with sharply defined bricks and trim, and a Canadian flag for a welcome mat.
Casagrande said that the intention of the project is to stir scientific curiosity among the public.

Dec 19, 2019

Greece Finds Old Royal Tombs

American archaeologists have discovered two monumental royal tombs dating from about 3,500 years ago near a major Mycenaean-era palace in Greece's southern Peloponnese region. Recovered grave goods from the two tombs near the Bronze Age palace of Pylos included a golden seal ring and a golden amulet of an ancient Egyptian goddess, highlighting trade and cultural links.

Dec 18, 2019

Playhouse Theatre to Reopen After 20 Years

A historic Manchester theatre that has stood empty for decades is set to stage its first production in 20 years.
The Playhouse Theatre in Hulme was named last year in the Theatres Trust's list of venues "at risk" of demolition or redevelopment.
But the Grade II-listed building will reopen with a Christmas production after the space was taken over by community co-operative NIAMOS.
Dating back to 1902, it hosted shows by Nina Simone during its heyday.
Originally named the Hippodrome, the theatre became the Grand Junction Theatre in 1905, and finally the Playhouse in 1950.

Dec 17, 2019

Hiroshima Buildings to be Razed

Authorities in the Japanese city of Hiroshima have planned to demolish two buildings that survived the 1945 atomic bomb, but some locals want them preserved as landmarks.
The two buildings, built in 1913, were first used as a military clothing factory, and later as a university student accommodation, reports the BBC. They were also used as a makeshift hospital after the Second World War bombing.
In 2017, authorities found the structures - now publicly-owned - were highly likely to collapse in a strong earthquake. As the buildings are not in use and not open to the public, the local government decided they should be demolished by 2022. A third building at the site will be preserved, and its walls and roof will be repaired and reinforced to protect it from earthquakes.

Dec 13, 2019

Financial Aid for Holding Art, Cultural Events

Delhi is likely to witness more numbers of poetry, literature and art events in the days to come, with the city government rolling out a new scheme under which financial assistance will be offered to eligible non-government organisations for organising such cultural events.
Under the scheme, non-government bodies would get opportunity to avail financial assistance up to Rs. 25 lakh for an event, depending on its merit, or for a planned set of cultural events spread across one full year.
Each grant will be sanctioned after evaluation by a five-member committee chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who also holds the arts and culture portfolio in Delhi. The amount sanctioned will depend on factors such as type of event, scale of the programme, artistes, location and tenure of event.

Nagaland Hornbill Festival Attracts 2.69 Lakh Visitors

The Hornbill Festival, an annual function showcasing the culture, arts, handicrafts and food of Nagaland, attracted a record 2,69,811 visitors this year, a significant rise in footfalls, compared to the previous year. The 10-day event was organised to showcase the tradition and culture of the 27 tribes of Nagaland.
Organised by the state government, the annual showpiece tourism event provides a platform for promoting cultural heritage and inter-tribal interactions. The aim of the festival is to revive and protect the rich culture of Nagaland and display its extravaganza and traditions.

Share on

TCY Analytics (View Subscription Plans)

Subscribe to GK Updates

I want to receive

GK Tags

July GK, June GK, May GK, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, ENVIRONMENT, BUSINESS AND ECONOMY, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, SPORTS, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, DEFENCE, PERSONS IN NEWS, DAYS AND EVENTS, AWARDS AND HONOURS, GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES, GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION, ART AND CULTURE, BOOKS AND AUTHORS, TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS, ART AND CULTURE, LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Start Discussion

On any topic

Take Tests

Compiled from GK updates

Login

Sign Up

Forgot Password

Download TCY App

Unlock All Services And Enjoy The Premium Benefits

US$ 10

US$ 13

US$ 15

US$ 17

US$ 19

US$ 20

US$ 21

US$ 22

US$ 23

US$ 24

US$ 25

US$ 26