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Acharya Vidyanand centenary; Prakrit as classical

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: Acharya Vidyanand centenary; Prakrit as classical (GS1 · Culture, 28 June 2025)

What happened

  • The PM addressed the Acharya Vidyanand centenary in Vigyan Bhawan [PIB].

Background

  • He said Prakrit was given classical language status [PIB].

Why it matters

  • Classical status brings research funding.

How to use this in Mains

GS-I Culture

  1. As per PIB (2025-06-28): the PM addressed the Acharya Vidyanand centenary in Vigyan Bhawan.
  2. Classical status brings research funding.
Quotable data point

The PM addressed the Acharya Vidyanand centenary in Vigyan Bhawan.

PIB: Vidyanand centenary, 28 Jun 2025

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: classical languages.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Recently classical

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

Official source: PIB: Vidyanand centenary, 28 Jun 2025

facts from cited sources only; faculty review pending