Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023
Context: The President and the Prime Minister recently paid their tributes to the armed forces on Kargil Vijay Diwas, acknowledging their extraordinary valour and the victory achieved. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Kargil Vijay Diwas: Key Facts about Kargil War: Background: Operation Vijay: Challenges: Duration: Armaments: Broadcasting First: End of Conflict: Casualties: […]
Chandra Shekhar Azad Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? On 23rd July, India paid tribute to the freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad on his birth anniversary. About Chandra Shekhar Azad: Contribution to Freedom Movement: Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) Kakori Conspiracy Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
Bal Gangadhar Tilak Jayanti
Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the great Lokmanya Tilak on his Jayanti. About Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Ideology: Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s Political Life Newspapers: Weeklies Kesari (Marathi) and Mahratta (English) Books: Gita Rhasya and Arctic Home of the Vedas. Death: He died on 1st August 1920.
Mangal Pandey Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- History Why in News? Prime Minister has paid tributes to freedom fighter, Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary. About Mangal Pandey Rebellion against East India Company
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 […]