Context:
ICCR organises conference on Pali in Colombo
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR):
- Founded in – 1950
- An autonomous organization under the Ministry of External Affairs.
- Aim – Fostering India’s cultural diplomacy through exchanges with other countries.
- Head Quarters – New Delhi.
- Key Responsibilities –
- Actively participate in the formulation and implementation of policies and programs pertaining to India’s external cultural relations.
- Since 2015, ICCR has been responsible for coordinating the celebration of International Yoga Day by Indian Missions and Posts abroad.
- Awards Instituted by ICCR –
- Distinguished Indologist Award – Honors foreign scholars for their contributions to Indian Studies in areas such as study, teaching, and research.
- World Sanskrit Award – Recognizes foreign scholars for their efforts in promoting Sanskrit studies.
- Gisela Bonn Award – Honors the contributions of Gisela Bonn, a renowned German journalist and Indologist, to strengthening Indo-German relations.
Source: The Hindu
Previous Year Question
Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2014 Prelims]
(a) Mimamsa and Vedanta
(b) Nyaya and Vaisheshika
(c) Lokayata and Kapalika
(d) Sankhya and Yoga
Answer: (c)
