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
About The Purana Qila
Context: A recent round of excavations at the site of Delhi’s Purana Qila or Old Fort has uncovered evidence of the continuous history of the city since the pre-Mauryan era. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Purana Qila Location and Historical Significance: Architecture: Source: The Hindu
About The Sengol
Context: A historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu ‘Sengol’ will be installed at the new Parliament building to be inaugurated by by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28. Relevance: GS I: History, Facts for Prelims About Sengol: Origin: Symbolic: Features: -Source: The Hindu
About Thirukkural
Context: Indian Prime Minister along with his Papua New Guinea counterpart recently released the Tamil classic ‘Thirukkural’ in the Tok Pisin language. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Thirukkural: Structure and Themes: Aram: Porul: Inbam: -Source: The Hindu