2,000-year-old Buddhist site from Kushan Period resurfaces in Kashmir

Exam-focused facts from the 30 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Archaeologists in Zehanpora village have unearthed a significant Buddhist site dating back to the Kushan period, revealing stupas and monastic structures.
The discovery was initially sparked by old photographs in a French museum.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the discovery a 'proud moment' and described the site as a window into the state’s ancient identity.