MoTA Unveils Three Major Flagship Tribal Festivals for March 2026

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has announced a trio of cultural events in New Delhi to promote tribal heritage and economic livelihood.
The 'Tribes Art Fest' (TAF) focuses on traditional arts, the 'Living Roots Festival' (LRF) highlights culture and music, and the 'Bharat Tribes Fest' (BTF) centers on commerce.
These festivals aim to provide a national platform for tribal communities to showcase their unique craftsmanship and entrepreneurial skills to urban audiences.
The events will be hosted at prominent locations including Travancore Palace, Bikaner House, and Sunder Nursery throughout March.

Key Facts / Static GK

Parent Ministry: Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA)
Tribes Art Fest Dates: 2–13 March
Bharat Tribes Fest Venue: Sunder Nursery, New Delhi

Q Practice Quiz — 4 March 2026

1. Which of the following benefits is primarily associated with a CPSE being upgraded from Schedule ‘B’ to Schedule ‘A’ status?

A Complete exemption from corporate tax

B Enhanced financial and operational autonomy for investment decisions

C Direct control over the Ministry of Finance

D Automatic promotion to Maharatna status

E Mandatory privatization within five years

Explanation: Upgrading a CPSE to Schedule 'A' status provides the entity with greater financial and operational autonomy, allowing for faster execution of government programs and more empowered decision-making regarding investments.

2. What is the total number of official members in the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers as per the recent announcement?

A 15 members

B 25 members

C 37 members

D 50 members

E 52 members

Explanation: The composition of the Hindi Advisory Committee includes 37 official members and 15 nominated members, headed by the Union Minister.

3. Where was the commissioning ceremony of INS Anjadip, the 3rd ASW-SWC vessel, held?

A Mumbai Port, Maharashtra

B Kochi Port, Kerala

C Chennai Port, Tamil Nadu

D Visakhapatnam Port, Andhra Pradesh

E Karwar Port, Karnataka

Explanation: INS Anjadip, nicknamed Dolphin Hunter, was commissioned by the Indian Navy at Chennai Port, Tamil Nadu.

4. Which of the following festivals announced by MoTA is correctly matched with its primary focus area?

A Tribes Art Fest — Commerce & Livelihood

B Living Roots Festival — Tribal Arts

C Bharat Tribes Fest — Culture & Music

D Living Roots Festival — Culture & Music

E Tribes Art Fest — Heavy Engineering

Explanation: According to the MoTA announcement, the Living Roots Festival (LRF) focuses on Culture & Music, while Tribes Art Fest focuses on Arts and Bharat Tribes Fest on Commerce.

5. National Waterway-2 (NW-2), where new infrastructure projects were recently inaugurated, corresponds to which river stretch?

A Ganga River (Haldia to Prayagraj)

B Brahmaputra River (Dhubri to Sadiya)

C West Coast Canal (Kottapuram to Kollam)

D Krishna River (Vijayawada to Muktyala)

E Godavari River (Bhadrachalam to Rajahmundry)

Explanation: National Waterway-2 (NW-2) is the designated waterway for the Brahmaputra River, spanning the stretch between Dhubri and Sadiya in Assam.

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