Chhatrapati Shivaji
Context: Section 144 has been imposed in Bodhan town in Telangana after protests turned violent over the installation of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji at Ambedkar junction in the town by the Shiv Sena and BJP workers. Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: About Chhatrapati Shivaji Why did the situation turn violent? About Chhatrapati Shivaji Born on February […]
Bhagat Singh
Context: A photograph of Bhagat Singh in Punjab Chief Minister’s office has run into a controversy. Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: Who is Bhagat Singh? Why has Bhagat Singh’s photo been put up at CM Bhagwant Mann’s office? What is the objection to Bhagat Singh’s photograph installed at CM’s office? Who is […]
The legacy of Savitribai and Jyotirao Phule
Context: Recently, Maharashtra Governor has received flak for his remarks on the social reformist couple Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule. Relevance: GS II- Modern Indian History Dimensions of the Article: Who were the Phules? The Phules’ endeavours and legacy Who Were the Phules? Mahatma Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule stand out as an extraordinary couple in the […]
Ahom Warrior Lachit Borphukan
Context: In Assam on a three-day visit, President inaugurated the year-long celebration of the 400th birth anniversary of Lachit Borphukan, commander of the Ahom forces and an icon of Assamese nationalism, in Guwahati. He also laid the foundation stone for the Alaboi war memorial, a tribute to soldiers who had fought and suffered a setback against the […]
Narsinh Mehta
Context: Recently, researchers of Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University (BKNMU), Junagadh, discovered a new species of spider and named it Narsinhmehtai in honour of Narsinh Mehta, the 15th century poet who was a devotee of Lord Krishna, and ‘to put his name on global map.’ However, members of Nagar sub-caste group of Brahmin community, in which Mehta was […]
Chauri Chaura Incident
Context: PM remembers heroes of freedom struggle on completion of hundred years of Chauri Chaura incident. Relevance: GS-I: History Dimensions of the Article: Chauri Chaura Incident Launch of the Non-Cooperation Movement Justification for the Suspension of the Movement Immediate Result Chauri Chaura Incident On 4th February 1922, volunteers congregated in the town, and after the […]
ANALYSIS| HOW PANDEMICS HAVE CHANGED THE WORLD
Introduction to influence of Pandemics in history Pandemics have had great influence in shaping human society and politics throughout history. From the Justinian Plague of sixth century to the Spanish flu of last century, pandemics have triggered the collapse of empires, weakened pre-eminent powers and institutions, created social upheaval and brought down wars. Justinian Plague […]
PIB 1st March
MOU: INDIAN AIR FORCE AND SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY Focus: Prelims Why in news? As a unique initiative of Indian Air Force, the IAF and Savitribai Phule Pune University entered into an academic collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a ‘Chair of Excellence’ at Department of Defence & Strategic Studies on 29 […]
IN RAKHIGARHI, ANXIETY TRUMPS HISTORY
Focus: GS-I History, Prelims Why in news? Looking at the mounds at the Harappan site of Rakhigarhi, where locals dry cow dung cakes and dump garbage, there is little to show the thousands of years of history beneath. But the Centre is moving ahead with its plan to develop the site as a tourist hub and setting […]
THE TERRACOTA TEMPLES OF MALUTI
Maluti is a tiny village in Jharkhand with more than 70 exquisite terracotta temples dating back to the 17th century With intricate terracotta carvings of mythical scenes on their façades and walls, which have survived harsh weather and the ravages of time since the early 17th century, Maluti’s terracotta temples are now being restored. The […]