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 […]
About Vadnagar And The Sun Temple of Modhera
Context: Two sites in Gujarat have made it to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage sites: Vadnagar, and the Sun Temple of Modhera, both in the Mehsana district of northern Gujarat. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Vadnagar, an ancient ‘Living City’ Vadnagar: A centre of Buddhism ASI’s claims -Source: Indian Express
Kashi Tamil Sangamam
Context: Union Home Minister said that ‘Kashi Tamil Sangamam’ is an attempt to bring a cultural renaissance that will unite the country and connect different languages. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Kashi Tamil Sangamam Cultural Significance: -Source: The Hindu
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Punya Tithi
Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid homage to Sardar Patel on his Punya Tithi and recalled his everlasting contribution to India. About Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Statue of Unity