| 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). |
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