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Sabarmati Ashram Redevelopment Project Launched on 94th Anniversary of Dandi March

Context On the occasion of the 94th anniversary of the Dandi March, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Sabarmati Ashram Redevelopment Project in Ahmedabad. Valued at Rs 1,200 crore, this project aims to refurbish, preserve, and reconstruct the historic Sabarmati Ashram, established by Mahatma Gandhi. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Historical […]

About The Gorsam Kora Festival

Context: The Gorsam Kora festival, symbolised the enduring friendship between India and Bhutan commenced on 7th March and concluded on 10th March this year. Relevance: GS I: History Gorsam Kora Festival The Gorsam Kora Festival is a significant cultural event held in Arunachal Pradesh’s Zeminthang Valley along the Nyanmjang Chu River. Here are some key […]

Archaeological Discovery in Telangana

Context: Archaeologists from the Public Research Institute of History, Archaeology, and Heritage (PRIHAH) have made a significant discovery in Mudimanikyam village, Nalgonda district, Telangana. Unearthed during excavations are two ancient temples dating back to the Badami Chalukyan period. The discovery also includes a rare inscription, shedding light on the historical and cultural richness of the […]

About The Lahore Resolution

Context: Pakistan has decided to hold its National Day celebrations in New Delhi again this year, which is observed on March 23, the day the Lahore Resolution was adopted in 1940 by the Muslim League. Relevance: GS I: History Lahore Resolution: Lead-up to the Lahore Resolution: Early 1930s Agitation: Khaksar Tragedy Influence: -Source: The Hindu

Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards

Focus: GS-1: History, Art and Culture Why in News? The General Council of Sangeet Natak Akademi unanimously elected six (6) eminent personalities in the field of performing arts as Akademi Fellows (Akademi Ratna).  About Sangeet Natak Akademi:

About the Paruveta Festival

Context: The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) is making efforts to secure UNESCO recognition for the annual ‘Paruveta’ festival. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Paruveta Festival: A Celebration of Communal Harmony and Tradition Overview: Inclusivity and Communal Harmony: Origin and Folklore: Special Rituals and Duration: Ceremonial Activities: Symbolism […]

Jnanpith Award: Celebrating Literary Excellence

Context: The Jnanpith selection committee announced that the 58th Jnanpith Award will be given to two writers, Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and Urdu poet and lyricist Gulzar, for 2023. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Jnanpith Award: Celebrating Literary Excellence Establishment: Eligibility: Presented by Bharatiya Jnanpith: Cash Prize and Recognition: Contributions of Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Gulzar: Jagadguru Rambhadracharya: -Source: […]

Pallava Dynasty Overview

Context: Archaeologists recently discovered an eighth-century Kotravai sculpture, an artifact that dates back to the Pallava period, near Ulundurpet, Tamil Nadu. Relevance: GS I: History Pallava Dynasty Overview Historical Period: Territorial Rule: Religious Patronage: Origins: Cultural Contributions: Religion: Decline: -Source: The Hindu

About Swami Dayananda Saraswati

Focus: GS I: History Why in News? The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on 11th February addressed a programme on the 200th birth anniversary of Swami Dayananda Saraswati organized at the birthplace of Swami Dayananda, Tankara in Morbi, Gujarat, via a video message. About Dayanand Saraswati:

Sri Sri Auniati Satra Vaishnavite Monastery

Context: Sri Sri Auniati Satra is a more than 350-year-old Vaishnavite monastery in Assam’s Majuli district. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Key Facts about Sri Sri Auniati Satra Vaishnavite Monastery Establishment and Historical Significance: Vaishnavism and Satra: Geographical Location: Religious Significance: Cultural Heritage Preservation: Educational and Spiritual Activities: Bhaona and Traditional Arts: Vaishnavism: Definition: […]