About Thiruvalluvar
Focus: GS I- History, Facts for prelims Why in News? The Prime Minister of India paid tributes to the Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar on Thiruvalluvar Day. About Thiruvalluvar:
161st Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda
Context: January 12 this year marks the 161st birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, observed as National Youth Day. 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
Paigah Tombs of Hyderabad
Context: The necropolis of noblemen dating from the Asaf Jahi era in Hyderabad, also known as the Paigah Tombs Complex, is set to be restored with funding from the US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Who were the Paigahs? Paigah Tombs Architecture -Source: The Hindu
192nd Birth Anniversary Savitribai Phule
Context On her 192nd birth anniversary, a look at the life of Savitribai Phule, India’s first woman teacher Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Who was Savitribai Phule? The loud opposition to Phules’ schools Phule’s role as a social reformer, beyond education Balhatya Pratibandhak Griha Satyashodhak Samaj: Balyata Pratibandak Gruha: Husband’s funeral procession […]
Satyendra Nath Bose
Context: Born on January 1, 1894, Bose collaborated with Einstein to develop what we now know as the Bose-Einstein statistics. We take a look at the Indian physicist’s illustrious legacy and stellar achievements. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Satyendra Nath Bose During World war I: Association with Einstein Invention of Boson […]
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Focus: GS I- History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the sacred occasion of Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. About Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji About Guru Gobind Singh Ji Contributions
How to Enhance Historical Thinking
Context Activists claim that history is being distorted for political purposes. Relevance: GS Paper-1: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Mains Question Is it possible to recreate the past exactly? Analyze critically. (150 words) Reforms needed in Text books Criticism of the circular What […]
Ratnagiri’s Pre-Historic Rock Art
Context: Experts and conservationists have raised concerns over the proposed location for a mega oil refinery in Barsu village of Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district. They claim that the refinery might damage prehistoric geoglyphs found in the area. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About the Barsu-Solgaon site: What are geoglyphs? Significance of Ratnagiri’s prehistoric […]
Veer Bal Diwas
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? Prime Minister of India had recently announced that 26th December will be observed as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’, to mark the martyrdom of Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s sons. About Veer Bal Diwas: About Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji About Guru Gobind Singh Ji Contributions
About Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya
Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya on his Jayanti. About Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya Newspapers: Poona Pact (1932) It was signed by Ambedkar on behalf of the depressed classes and Madan Mohan Malviya on behalf of the Upper Caste Hindus as a means to […]