About The Konark Sun Temple
Context: A petition has been filed in the Orissa High Court challenging the minimum eligibility criteria of matriculation adopted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for issuing licences to photographers to operate inside Sun Temple at Konark. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Konark Sun Temple: Location: History: Features: About Archaeological […]
Sri Ramanujacharya Jayanti
Focus: GS I- History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Sri Ramanujacharya on his Jayanti. About Ramanuja (c. 1017 – 1137 CE) Important writings include: Bhakti Movement
Adi Shankaracharya Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- Ancient History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya on his birth anniversary. Life and Works of Adi Sankaracharya: Birth and Background Philosophy and Writings Travels and Contributions Legacy What is Advaita Vedanta?
About The Basava Jayanthi
Focus: GS I- Person in news, History Why in news? PM bows to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on Basava Jayanthi. Key Points Basavanna and Sharana movement: Anubhava Mantapa: Basaveshwara gave two more very important socio-economic principles. They are:
Central Government Health Scheme
Context: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently hiked consultation charges and room rents under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Details: Central Government Health Scheme CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme) is a healthcare scheme provided by the Indian Central Government to its employees, pensioners, […]
About The Uttaramerur Inscription
Context: Prime Minister referred to the Uttaramerur inscription in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, while discussing India’s democratic history. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Where is Uttaramerur? What does the inscription say? Responsibilities of the Sabha Is this an example of a democracy? -Source: Indian Express
New Year Festivals In Indian
Focus: GS I- Festivals Why in News? The Prime Minister of India greets the people on the occasion of Bohang Bihu, Puthandu, Maha vishuba pana sankranti, Vishu and Baisakthi. About Maha vishuba pana sankranti: About Vaishakhi: About Vishu: About Puthandu: About Bohag Bihu:
About The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister paid tributes to people killed in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919. Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: About the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Outcomes: Rowlatt Act, 1919 -Source: Indian Express
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I: History Why in News? The President of India has greeted fellow-citizens on the eve of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. About B R Ambedkar Contributions Election Shift to Buddhism He authored several books and essays, some of them are as follows;-
Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur
Context: The Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth guru of the Sikhs, is being celebrated on April 11. Relevance: GS I- History Dimensions of the Article: About Guru Tegh Bahadur: The Guru’s times Run-in with the Mughals Travels beyond Punjab The guru’s martyrdom Source: Indian Express