125th Birth Anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju
Context: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the closing ceremony of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju at Hyderabad. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Alluri Sitarama Raju Early Life and Background: Resistance against Colonial Rule: Mobilization of Tribal Communities: Preservation of Tribal Culture: Symbol of Resistance: […]
National Maritime Heritage Complex
Context: Recently, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, reviewed the project process of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), Lothal in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. NMHC complex will have Asia’s Biggest Under Water Marine Museum and India’s Grandest Naval Museum. Relevance: GS II: History Dimensions of the Article: About Lothal Discovering Harappan sites: Later excavations: Heritage Value […]
Death Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda
Context: July 4 is the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, recognised as one of the greatest spiritual leaders. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Swami Vivekananda Vedantic Humanism His teachings Divinity within ourselves Karma Yoga Bhakti Yoga Raja Yoga Faith in oneself Source: Indian Express
About Rani Durgavati
Context: Recently, the Madhya Pradesh government launched a six-day rally called the Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra to commemorate the life and legacy of the 16th-century queen, Rani Durgavati, who fought against the Mughals. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Rani Durgavati: Early Life and Kingdom: Resistance against the Mughal Empire: Legacy and Recognition: […]
About The Ancient Maya City
Context: Archaeologists in Mexico have made a significant discovery in the dense jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula, uncovering the remains of an ancient Maya city. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Major Findings Related to the Ancient Maya City: Expedition and Discovery: Unique Settlement Pattern: Inhabitation and Rituals: Maya Ballgame: Period of Change: […]
About The Liaquat-Nehru Pact
Context: Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of the Bharatiya Jan Sangh (predecessor of the BJP), passed away on June 23, 1953, reportedly due to a heart attack. However, prior to his demise, he had resigned in April 1950 in protest against the controversial Nehru-Liaquat Pact. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Nehru-Liaquat Pact […]
About Jagannath Rath Yatra
Focus: GS I- Festivals Why in News? The Jagannath Rath Yatra officially begins in Puri, Odisha. This year, the festival commenced on June 20, 2023 and will culminate on June 28, 2023. About Jagannath Rath Yatra About Shree Jagannath temple Architecture of Jagannath temple
About The Palkhi festival
Context: Delegates from several countries, who are in the city for the G20 Digital Economy Working Group Conference, got a glimpse of the 800-year-old Warkari community’s palkhi festival. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Palkhi Festival: Palkhi Procession: Historical Significance: Source: Indian Express
About Ram Prasad Bismil
Context: Ram Prasad Bismil was born on June 11, 1897 in a nondescript village in the United Provinces’ (now Uttar Pradesh) Shahjahanpur district. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Early Life and Association with Arya Samaj: The Mainpuri Conspiracy: Founding the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA): The Kakori Train Action: Death and Legacy: -Source: […]
About Bhagwan Birsa Munda
Focus: GS I- History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his punya tithi. About Birsa Munda Birsait Munda Rebellion