Culture Minister Unveils Book 'Timeless India' in New Delhi
Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched the book 'Timeless India' in New Delhi. The volume focuses on the protection and revival of Indian cultural identity under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was edited by senior journalist and former MP Tarun Vijay.
What happened
Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat officially launched the book titled 'Timeless India' at a formal event held in New Delhi. The volume commemorates Indian cultural identity and highlights the protection and revival of historical heritage under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The book has been edited by senior journalist, author, and former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Tarun Vijay. The publication is a collaborative effort jointly produced and published by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and Subhi Publications, with organisational support from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Important dates
| Book Launch Date | 28 October 2026 |
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📌 Static GK links
- Union Culture and Tourism Minister: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
- Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) Headquarters: New Delhi
- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Headquarters: New Delhi
- Establishment year of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI): 1861
What candidates should do
- Aspirants should note down the title of the book, its editor, and the publishing institutions for upcoming competitive examinations.
- Revise the static GK facts related to the Ministry of Culture, IGNCA, and ASI, as questions regarding cultural institutions frequently appear in SSC, Banking, and UPSC examinations.
PrepZen analysis
The release of 'Timeless India' is a significant current affairs item for competitive examinations, especially under the categories of national literature, cultural history, and government initiatives in heritage preservation. Questions from this topic are likely to appear as direct multiple-choice questions focusing on book titles, authors, editors, and publishing organizations in exams like SSC CGL, banking general awareness, and state Public Service Commissions.
Practice questions
Q1. Who launched the book 'Timeless India' in New Delhi?
Q2. Who edited the book 'Timeless India: Protection & Revival of Indian Cultural Identity'?
Q3. Which organizations jointly published the book 'Timeless India'?
Volume was edited by senior journalist and former MP Tarun Vijay.
Publication jointly produced by IGNCA and Subhi Publications.
🎯 Key Point: Union Minister Shekhawat released Tarun Vijay edited book 'Timeless India'.
FAQs
What is the full title of the book launched by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat?
The book is titled 'Timeless India: Protection & Revival of Indian Cultural Identity under the Leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi'.
Who is the editor of 'Timeless India'?
The book was edited by senior journalist and former Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Vijay.
Where did the official book launch event take place?
The launch event was held at Dharohar Bhawan, the headquarters of the Archaeological Survey of India at Mandi House, New Delhi.
Which organizations were involved in producing and publishing the book?
The book was jointly published by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and Subhi Publications, with support from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Sources and references
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in) Official
- ignca.gov.in (ignca.gov.in) Official
- theprint.in (theprint.in)
- tribuneindia.com (www.tribuneindia.com)
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