About The Tumaini Festival
Context; Tumaini Festival in Malawi unites refugees and locals through music, art, and crafts, fostering connection and hope. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Tumaini Festival Founded in 2014, the Tumaini Festival is a unique cultural event held annually within the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi, making it the only festival of its […]
About The Simhachalam Temple
Context: During recent conservation efforts, epigraphists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) uncovered a Telugu inscription on the wall above the statue of Lord Hanuman at the 13th-century Simhachalam temple. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Historical Background Architectural Importance Structural Details: -Source: The Hindu
Sohrai Painting An Indigenous Artistic Heritage
Context: The Prime Minister of India gifted Sohrai painting to the Russian President during the recently held BRICS summit in Kazan. Relevance: GS I: History Sohrai Painting: An Indigenous Artistic Heritage Origins and Cultural Significance: Themes and Techniques: Modern Recognition and Celebrations: -Source: The Hindu
16th Century Copper Plate Inscriptions Discovered in Tamil Nadu
Context: A remarkable discovery was made at the Sri Singeeswarar temple in Mappedu village, Tiruvallur district, with the unearthing of copper plate inscriptions dating back to the 16th century. These inscriptions narrate a village donation by the Raja of Chandragiri to Brahmins. The inscriptions, engraved in the year 1513, during the time of King Krishnadevaraya, […]
About Battle of Walong
Context: To mark the 62nd anniversary of the iconic battle of Walong during the 1962 war with China, the Army is planning a month-long series of commemorative events. Relevance: GS I: History About Battle of Walong: -Source: Indian Express
Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan Jayanti
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister has bowed to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary. Relevance: GS I- Modern History Dimensions of the Article: About Jayaprakash Narayan Congress Socialist Party of JP Narayan 1939-1979 Total revolution:
New Genomic Study to Illuminate South Asia’s Population History
Context: The Government of India has initiated a landmark scientific research program entitled “Reconstruction of the Population History of South Asia using Ancient and Modern Genomics.” This ambitious study integrates ancient and modern genomic techniques in exploring and elucidating the historical population dynamics of South Asia. The research, led by the Anthropological Survey of India, […]
Quality Assurance from AR Dairy Amid Tirupati Laddu Controversy
Context: Amid a growing controversy over the quality of the Tirupati Laddu, AR Dairy, the supplier of ghee to the renowned Lord Balaji temple, has come forward to defend the integrity of its products. The company recently announced that samples of their ghee have been officially cleared by relevant authorities, affirming their commitment to maintaining […]
76th Anniversary of Operation Polo
Context: India celebrated the 76th anniversary of Operation Polo on September 13, 2023. On this day in 1948, Indian Army launched military action to integrate the princely state of Hyderabad. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Background of Operation Polo Reasons for Launching Operation Polo Operation Polo on the Ground -Source: Indian Express
Resilience of Historical Fort vs Recent Collapse
Context: In a striking contrast of durability and historical craftsmanship, the recently unveiled 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Sindhudurg district, collapsed within a year of its installation. This event sharply contrasts with the enduring Sindhudurg Fort, constructed by Shivaji Maharaj 357 years ago. Unlike the modern installation, Sindhudurg Fort […]