Kolkata's 'Museum of Word' takes shape as Amit Shah launches inaugural phase

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated the first phase of the 'Museum of Word' in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. On the occasion, West Bengal Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Finance Minister Shri Swapan Dasgupta, Union Home Secretary, Union Culture Secretary, Director Intelligence Bureau (IB), and several other distinguished dignitaries were present. Addressing the gathering, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that today is a momentous day for the languages and culture of the entire nation.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Museum of Word is India's first immersive language museum.
02It is located in the National Library in Kolkata, West Bengal.
03The museum celebrates India's rich linguistic and literary heritage.
04The Ministry of Culture is responsible for the development of the Museum of Word.
05The museum showcases a wide range of artefacts and manuscripts related to languages and culture.
06The Museum of Word preserves numerous dialects, languages, and folk traditions from across India.
07Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed confidence that the museum will play a vital role in preserving and transmitting India's linguistic legacy.

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Most people think the Museum of Word is solely focused on ancient Indian texts, but actually it also features modern language and cultural exhibits.
Most people think the Ministry of Culture is responsible for promoting only Hindi, but actually it promotes and preserves all languages spoken in India.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the role of museums in preserving India's multilingual consciousness and cultural heritage.

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Single facteasy

The 'Museum of Word' was inaugurated by which Union Minister?

A.Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah
B.Minister of Culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel
C.Minister of Education Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank
D.Minister of Tourism Shri G. Kishan Reddy

The Museum of Word was inaugurated by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, highlighting the government's efforts to preserve India's cultural heritage.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Museum of Word: 1. The Museum of Word is an initiative by the Ministry of Culture. 2. The Museum of Word will be expanded to include digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI). 3. The Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the Museum of Word in Delhi. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is correct because the fact list mentions that the Ministry of Culture has successfully captured and presented the science behind words in the Museum of Word. Statement 2 is correct because the fact list states that the Museum of Word will be expanded to encompass digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Statement 3 is false because the fact list states that the Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the Museum of Word in Kolkata, not Delhi.

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