The Operation : Smiling Buddha
Context As part of the operation known as “Smiling Buddha,” India conducted its first nuclear tests on May 18, 1974, in Pokhran, Rajasthan. With this historic occasion, India joined the select club of countries with nuclear weapons. Relevance: GS Paper-1: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, […]
About Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore Ji
Focus: GS I- Person in news, History Why in News? PM has paid tribute to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on Tagore Jayanti (May 9th). About Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore Ji Contributions of Gurudev Ji
Maharana Pratap Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- Person in news, History Why in News? May 9 marks birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap, the 13th Rajpur king of Mewar. Maharana Pratap was born in 1540 and died at the age of 56 in 1597. About: Maharana Pratap
Gopal Krishna Gokhale Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- Person in news, Modern History Why in news? PM paid tributes to Gopal Krishna Gokhale on his birth anniversary. He was born on 9 May 1866. About Gopal Krishna Gokhale Gopal Krishna Gokhale was born on May 9th, 1866. He was a renowned social reformer of India and was one of the leaders of the moderate bloc of […]
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue in Mauritius
Focus: GS II- Personalities in News Why in News? The Prime Minister has expressed pride of every Indian on installation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue in Mauritius. About Chhatrapati Shivaji Shivaji and the Mughals
About The Konark Sun Temple
Context: A petition has been filed in the Orissa High Court challenging the minimum eligibility criteria of matriculation adopted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for issuing licences to photographers to operate inside Sun Temple at Konark. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Konark Sun Temple: Location: History: Features: About Archaeological […]
Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti
Focus: GS I- History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Sri Ramanujacharya on his Jayanti. About Ramanuja (c. 1017 – 1137 CE) Important writings include: Bhakti Movement
Adi Shankaracharya Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- Ancient History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya on his birth anniversary. Life and Works of Adi Sankaracharya: Birth and Background Philosophy and Writings Travels and Contributions Legacy What is Advaita Vedanta?
About The Basava Jayanthi
Focus: GS I- Person in news, History Why in news? PM bows to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on Basava Jayanthi. Key Points Basavanna and Sharana movement: Anubhava Mantapa: Basaveshwara gave two more very important socio-economic principles. They are:
Central Government Health Scheme
Context: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently hiked consultation charges and room rents under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Details: Central Government Health Scheme CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) is a healthcare scheme provided by the Indian Central Government to its employees, pensioners, […]