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Art & Culture Current Affairs — Last 12 months

Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.

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Tue, 14 Oct 2025

🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Goa

Media accreditation opens for 56th IFFI, to be held in Panaji, Goa, from 20 to 28 November 2025

PIB opened media accreditation on 14 October 2025 for the 56th International Film Festival of India, to be held in Panaji, Goa, from 20 to 28 November 2025; the portal closes on 5 November.

For: State PSC · Judiciary 1 MCQs

Sun, 12 Oct 2025

🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Russia

Three Buddhist exhibitions open in Elista as Lord Buddha's relics are enshrined in Kalmykia

On 12 October 2025 in Elista, Kalmykia (Russia), UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya and Kalmykia's head Batu Khasikov opened three exhibitions during the first-ever exposition of Lord Buddha's holy relics in the Russian republic (11–18 October 2025).

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · Defence +1 2 MCQs

Thu, 09 Oct 2025

💹 Economy 📍 Arunachal Pradesh

GST cuts and Arunachal Pradesh: kiwi, Arunachal Orange, Yak Churpi and crafts move to 5%

A PIB explainer on 9 October 2025 said GST on Arunachal Pradesh's key farm, processed and craft products has fallen from 12–18% to 5%, helping kiwi (over 50% of India's output), GI-tagged Arunachal Orange, Adi Kekir ginger and Yak Churpi.

For: State PSC · Judiciary 2 MCQs

Wed, 08 Oct 2025

💹 Economy 📍 Kerala

GST reforms and Kerala: 5% rate on cashew, coir, spices, seafood and tea; GI products like Malabar Pepper and Vazhakulam pineapple gain

A PIB explainer of 8 October 2025 says the GST rate cuts to 5% on cashew, coir, spices, processed seafood, tea and GI products such as Malabar Pepper and Vazhakulam pineapple will cut costs by about 6–11% for Kerala's producers.

For: State PSC · Judiciary 2 MCQs

Tue, 07 Oct 2025

🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Uttar Pradesh

International Abhidhamma Day 2025 celebrated at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida

On 6–7 October 2025, on Sharad Purnima, the International Buddhist Confederation and the Ministry of Culture celebrated International Abhidhamma Day at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, with an international conference on Abhidhamma.

For: State PSC · Judiciary 2 MCQs
💹 Economy 📍 Punjab

GST reforms and Punjab: 12% → 5% on phulkari, woollens, Punjabi jutti, dairy, dry fruits and Ludhiana bicycles

A PIB explainer of 7 October 2025 says GST cuts from 12% to 5% on Punjab's textiles, handicrafts such as GI-tagged phulkari, footwear, dairy, agro products and bicycles will make them cheaper and more competitive.

For: State PSC · Judiciary 2 MCQs

Sat, 04 Oct 2025

🎭 Festivals & Events 📍 Chhattisgarh Important

Amit Shah attends 75-day Bastar Dussehra at Jagdalpur; reiterates 31 March 2026 deadline to end Naxalism

On 4 October 2025 at Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 75-day Bastar Dussehra and reiterated that Naxalism will be wiped out by 31 March 2026.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 3 MCQs

Fri, 03 Oct 2025

💹 Economy 📍 Jammu and Kashmir

How GST cuts help J&K: Pashmina, Basohli paintings, almonds and tourism move to 5%

On 3 October 2025, a government explainer said GST cuts from 12% to 5% would make Jammu and Kashmir's handicrafts, almonds, walnuts and hotel stays more competitive.

For: State PSC · Judiciary 2 MCQs