National 22 October 2026
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 to Be Held from Nov 28 to Dec 12
Why in the News?
Union Minister for Education **Pralhad Joshi** launched the registration portal for the fifth edition of **Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 5.0)**, scheduled to be held from **November 28 to December 12, 2026**.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Official Theme: The 2026 edition is themed **“Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen”**, focusing on promoting the universal ethical wisdom of the classical Tamil text *Thirukkural*.
- Organizing Bodies: Organized by the Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Education) in collaboration with **IIT Madras**, **Banaras Hindu University (BHU)**, Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT), and the governments of Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.
- Participant Breakdown: Around **1,400 delegates from Tamil Nadu** across 7 category-wise cohorts (200 persons each) will embark on an 8-day itinerary covering Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya.
- Student Engagement: A nationwide outreach will cover 1,000 higher education institutions to foster deep engagement with the *Thirukkural* among students across India.
- Registration Window: Opened on October 22, 2026, on the official portal (`kashitamil.iitm.ac.in`) and will accept applications under 7 distinct categories until **November 13, 2026**.
Static GK Facts:
- Thirukkural:
- Author: Ancient Tamil poet-saint **Thiruvalluvar**.
- Structure: Comprises 1,330 couplets (*kurals*) across 133 chapters, categorized into 3 sections: *Aram* (Virtue), *Porul* (Wealth), and *Inbam* (Love).
- Inception of KTS: The inaugural edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam was held in **2022**.
- Union Education Minister: Pralhad Joshi.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: What are the scheduled dates for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0?
A: November 28 to December 12, 2026
Q: What is the official theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 launched by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi?
A: “Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen”
Q: Who is the author of the classical Tamil text 'Thirukkural'?
A: Thiruvalluvar
Q: Which premier institution serves as the implementing nodal agency and portal host for KTS 5.0?
A: IIT Madras
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