Eighth Edition of PM Mementos E-Auction 2026 Showcases Assam’s Vibrant Cultural Heritage and Traditional Crafts
Distilled Policy Brief
- The 8th edition of the PM Mementos E-Auction 2026 highlights Assam's vibrant traditions, handlooms, bamboo and cane crafts, metal craft, and cultural heritage.
- Key memorabilia feature prominent historical figures and events like Bir Chilarai, Gopinath Bordoloi, Swargadeo Chaolung Sukaphaa, Srimanta Sankardeva, and the 1894 Patharughat uprising.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
The PM Mementos E-Auction 2026 (8th edition) displays 1,498 mementos, including Assamese crafts like Muga silk art, traditional Jaapi, Gamusa, and bell-metal Khorai, with proceeds going to the Namami Gange Programme.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Examine how cultural e-auctions of state mementos promote regional heritage, indigenous crafts, and public engagement with national conservation initiatives like Namami Gange.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the 8th edition of the PM Mementos E-Auction 2026, consider the following statements regarding the cultural and historical highlights featured from Assam: 1. The collection prominently features memorabilia associated with historical figures such as Bir Chilarai, Gopinath Bordoloi, Swargadeo Chaolung Sukaphaa, and Srimanta Sankardeva. 2. It includes a presentation of the 1894 Patharughat uprising, which is a significant historical chapter from Assam. 3. The proceeds generated from this e-auction are directed towards the Namami Gange Programme for the conservation and rejuvenation of the Ganga river. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
All the given statements are correct based on the official policy briefing. The 8th edition of the PM Mementos E-Auction highlights Assam's heritage, featuring historical personalities like Bir Chilarai, Gopinath Bordoloi, Swargadeo Chaolung Sukaphaa, Srimanta Sankardeva, and the 1894 Patharughat uprising. Furthermore, the funds raised from the PM Mementos E-Auction are donated to the Namami Gange Programme.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.