Sri Aurobindo 150th Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? Recently, the Indian Prime Minister has participated in a programme commemorating Sri Aurobindo’s 150th birth anniversary in Puducherry, under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. About Sri Aurobindo Indian Revolutionary Movement: Some of Aurobindo’s many literary works:
Mahaparinirvan Diwas
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister paid homage to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas and recalled his exemplary service to our nation. Relevance: GS II- History Dimensions of the Article: What is Mahaparinirvan Diwas? About B R Ambedkar Contributions Election Shift to Buddhism He authored several books and essays, some of them are as follows;- […]
Dr Rajendra Prasad Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? President of India Pays Homage to Dr Rajendra Prasad on his Birth Anniversary. About Dr Rajendra Prasad Ji A list of the books written by Dr. Rajendra Prasad are given below:
About Chhatrapati Shivaji
Context: As yet another row over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj erupts among politicians, a look back at one of the most famous stories surrounding the Maratha icon Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: About Chhatrapati Shivaji Shivaji and the Mughals -Source: Indian Express
Guru Tegh Bahadur – Martyrdom day
Focus: GS I- History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on his martyrdom day. About Guru Tegh Bahadur: The Guru’s times Run-in with the Mughals Travels beyond Punjab The guru’s martyrdom
400th Birth Anniversary of Lachit Borphukan
Context: A three-day celebration of the 400th birth anniversary of the legendary Assamese general and folk hero Lachit Borphukan began in New Delhi. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: History of the Ahom kingdom Legend of Lachit Borphukan Source: Indian Express
Guru Tegh Bahadur – Shaheedi Divas
Context: November 24 is commemorated as the Shaheedi Divas of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth guru of the Sikhs, who stood up against forcible conversions by the Mughals, and was executed on the orders of Aurangzeb in 1675. Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: About Guru Tegh Bahadur: The Guru’s times Run-in with […]
Birth Anniversary of Tipu Sultan
Context: The birth anniversary of Tipu Sultan was observed recently, bringing his contested legacy to the forefront of political discourse once again. Relevance: GS I: Modern History Dimensions of the Article: About Tipu Sultan Was Tipu Sultan a tyrant and a religious bigot? Some of the reforms Tipu Sultan introduced Tipu’s fascination with European culture: […]
Kashi Tamil Sangamam
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? Prime Minister of India inaugurated the month-long Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. About Kashi Tamil Sangamam Cultural Significance:
Rani Lakshmibai Jayanti
Focus: GS I- Modern Indian history Why in News? PM paid tribute to Rani Lakshmibai on her Jayanti. About Rani Lakshmibai About Doctrine of Lapse By applying the doctrine of lapse, Dalhousie annexed the States of: