Daily Current Affairs – 27 March 2026

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Padma Shri Anwar Khan Manganiyar, the renowned folk artist of Barmer, has been named the Vice Chairman of Sangeet Natak Akademi. This is an important appointment since it is the first time an artist of the Manganiyar tradition has been appointed to this position. This is indicative of increasing appreciation of the folk music of Rajasthan at the national level and the role that traditional communities of India play in Indian performing art. Anwar Khan Manganiyar is a well known...

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In Jaipur, Nahargarh Biological Park introduced a new sightseeing place when the visiting public was allowed to see a male and a female Himalayan black bear that was transported to Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. On March 26 the two bears were opened to the public display following the official opening of their display enclosure area by the Rajasthan Forest and Environment Minister, Sanjay Sharma. The issue of its development is significant in terms of wildlife awareness, conservation education and environment...

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The Kabaddi Talent Hunt Training Camp residential on the Panch Gaurav Programme at the district level was completed on March 26 in Jaipur. The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani was invited as a chief guest in the closing ceremony. The event underscored the State interest of finding and nurturing the talent in sports at the grassroots. Kabaddi kits were distributed to 100 players who attended the camp and advanced sports support materials were availed to 40 talented players. The...