VIWAAN VIRAT IAS

Sub-Area	Expected Topic / Focus (Nov 2024 – May 15, 2026)	Prelims Application Focus
Monuments & Heritage	New UNESCO World Heritage Sites (WHS) / Tentative List (India and Global) → Focus on Hoysala / Kakatiya Temple Art if added or mentioned in news.	Identify architectural styles (Nagara, Dravida, Vesara), dynastic patrons, and geographical location.
Culture & Society	Major events related to Tribal History and Martyrs (e.g., Tribal Movements, Janajati Gaurav Diwas).	Tribal revolts, leaders, geographical regions involved, and linkage with static topics such as forest laws and land reforms.
Art Forms	New GI Tags for traditional crafts/products. International Booker Prize and Nobel Prize cultural linkages.	Focus on state/region, craft technique, materials used, and art forms (e.g., Puppetry: String, Rod, Shadow, Glove).
Ancient / Medieval	Historical personalities or sites in news due to excavations, government memorials, or newly released books.	Coinage systems (Mauryan, Gupta), inscriptions (Ashokan Edicts, Gundaram inscriptions), and major religious sects (Jainism, Buddhism, Bhakti–Sufi).