Jatir Pita’ Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shall participate in the 100th Birth Anniversary celebrations of ‘Jatir Pita’ Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in Bangladesh tomorrow via video message. He served as the first President of Bangladesh and later as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from 17 April 1971 until his assassination on 15 August 1975. He is considered to be the driving […]
DEVELOPMENT OF NOMADIC TRIBES
Why in news? The Nomadic Tribes have been identified by the survey done by erstwhile National Commission for De-Notified and Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes. However, population of Nomadic tribes has not been maintained by the Government. DWBDNC For all-round development of Nomadic tribes a Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNCs) […]
KISHORI HEALTH CARDS
Kishori Health Cards for Adolescent Girls in Angawadi Centres (AWCs) to record the information about the weight, height, Body Mass Index (BMI) along with other services provided under the scheme. These health cards for all Adolescent Girls (AGs)are maintained at the AWCs. Government is implementing Scheme for Adolescent Girls across the country The details of […]
SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY
Savitribai Phule Savitribai Phule (3 January 1831 – 10 March 1897) was an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. She is regarded as the first female teacher of India. Along with her husband, Jyotirao Phule, she played an important role in improving women’s rights in India. She is regarded as the mother of […]
TABLIGHI JAMAAT EXPLAINED: ON A MISSION TO ‘PURIFY’ ISLAM
Why in news? The Tablighi Jamaat, a little known Islamic organisation, has been at the centre of a controversy after dozens of people who attended a religious congregation the group held at its headquarters in Delhi in March tested positive for COVID-19. At least 2,000 people, both from across the country and foreign nations such […]
PIB 1st March
MOU: INDIAN AIR FORCE AND SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY Focus: Prelims Why in news? As a unique initiative of Indian Air Force, the IAF and Savitribai Phule Pune University entered into an academic collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a ‘Chair of Excellence’ at Department of Defence & Strategic Studies on 29 […]
MANIPUR TRIBES CALL TRUCE AFTER DECADES OF CONFLICT
Why in news? Umbrella Organisations of 2 tribes have called a truce in Manipur after almost 4 decades of violence Details: The conflict between the Nagas and the Kukis in 1993 had claimed more than 230 lives and displaced 1,00,000, mostly Kukis. The working committee of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) and the Kuki […]
KOTIYATTAM
Details: Koodiyattam, also transliterated as Kotiyattam, is a traditional performing artform in the state of Kerala, India. It is a combination of ancient Sanskrit theatre with elements of Koothu, a Tamil/ Malayalam performing art which is as old as Sangam era It has a documented history of a thousand years in Kerala It is traditionally […]
MARBLE DOMES OF AURANGABAD’S BIBI KA MAQBARA TO GET NEW GLOW
Why in News? The marble domes of Bibi Ka Maqbara, the famous 17th century Mughal era monument in the city, are set to get a new shine due to scientific conservation. Details: The structure, known as the ‘Taj of the Deccan’ because of its striking resemblance to the Taj Mahal, was commissioned by Emperor Aurangzeb […]
NANKANA SAHIB ATTACK
Why in News? On 3rd January 2020, there was an attack on Gurudwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan. Pakistan rejected the reports claiming that the Gurudwara was untouched and the “attack” was just a scuffle between locals. Background Gurudwara Nankana Sahib is also known as Gurudwara Janam Asthan. It is the site where the first Guru […]