Vice President Inaugurates 'MALHAR 2026'

Summary: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated 'MALHAR 2026' on 21 August 2026, an event celebrating India's classical music traditions.

What Happened?

The Vice President's inauguration highlighted the importance of preserving and promoting India's classical music heritage across genres and regions.

TNPSC Relevance

• Art and Culture segment: classical music festivals and government patronage of the arts.
• Current Vice President of India: C. P. Radhakrishnan.

Key Facts

MCQs

Q1. Who inaugurated 'MALHAR 2026'?

• (A) President Droupadi Murmu
• (B) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
• (C) Prime Minister Modi
• (D) Union Culture Minister

Answer: (B)
Explanation: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the festival on 21 August 2026.

Q2. 'MALHAR 2026' primarily celebrates which art form?

• (A) Classical music
• (B) Modern architecture
• (C) Digital art
• (D) Sports

Answer: (A)
Explanation: The event celebrates India's classical music heritage.

Q3. Who is the current Vice President of India as of August 2026?

• (A) Jagdeep Dhankhar
• (B) C. P. Radhakrishnan
• (C) Venkaiah Naidu
• (D) Hamid Ansari

Answer: (B)
Explanation: C. P. Radhakrishnan is the incumbent Vice President.