About The Uttaramerur Inscription
Context: Prime Minister referred to the Uttaramerur inscription in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, while discussing India’s democratic history. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Where is Uttaramerur? What does the inscription say? Responsibilities of the Sabha Is this an example of a democracy? -Source: Indian Express
New Year Festivals In Indian
Focus: GS I- Festivals Why in News? The Prime Minister of India greets the people on the occasion of Bohang Bihu, Puthandu, Maha vishuba pana sankranti, Vishu and Baisakthi. About Maha vishuba pana sankranti: About Vaishakhi: About Vishu: About Puthandu: About Bohag Bihu:
About The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister paid tributes to people killed in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919. Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: About the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Outcomes: Rowlatt Act, 1919 -Source: Indian Express
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? The President of India has greeted fellow-citizens on the eve of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. About B R Ambedkar Contributions Election Shift to Buddhism He authored several books and essays, some of them are as follows;-
Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur
Context: The Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth guru of the Sikhs, is being celebrated on April 11. Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: About Guru Tegh Bahadur: The Guru’s times Run-in with the Mughals Travels beyond Punjab The guru’s martyrdom Source: Indian Express
About The Ramakrishna Movement
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India participated in the 125th Anniversary celebrations of Sri Ramakrishna Math at Vivekananda House in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. About Ramakrishna Movement Beliefs and Practices Organizational Structure Influence
About Mahavir Jayanti
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? Mahavir Jayanti which marks the birth of Lord Mahavir was recently celebrated. About Lord Mahavir:
Babu Jagjivan Ram Jayanti
Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his Jayanti. About Jagjivan Ram: Early Life and Education Activism and Political Career Legacy and Recognition
What is the Khalistan movement?
Context: Recently, hundreds of followers of Amritpal Singh, a radical preacher and pro-Khalistan leader, clashed violently with police outside Ajnala police station near Amritsar, demanding the release of one of their colleagues who had been taken into custody in an alleged kidnapping case. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: What is the Khalistan […]
Sophisticated Anatomy Of Heat Waves
Context: Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that the maximum temperatures over northwest, west, and central India would be 3-5°C higher than the long-term average. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: What is a heat wave? How do heat waves occur? Heat waves are a phenomenon that can be formed in two […]