A constant gardener of social revolution
Background & Early Influences Relevance : GS 1(Modern history ),GS 4(Ethics) Education as Emancipation Caste Critique & Revolutionary Writings Rejecting Orthodox Nationalism Satyashodhak Samaj (1873): Social Radicalism Critique of the 1857 Revolt Economic and Agrarian Vision Religious Rationalism & Secular Spirituality Gender Equality & Feminist Thought Critique of Caste Essentialism Legacy: The Gardener Metaphor
About The Raja Raja Chola I
Context: The birth anniversary of the legendary Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola I is celebrated every year during the Sadhaya Vizha in Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu Relevance: GS I: History Raja Raja Chola I Military Achievements and Expansion Cultural and Administrative Contributions Titles and Honors -Source: The Hindu
Reang Tribe – Historical Background
Context: The ethnic Reang community has demanded that Tripura declare a holiday on Hojagiri Day, which celebrates the traditional Hojagiri dance. Relevance: GS I: History Reang Tribe Historical Background Cultural and Social Structure Religious Beliefs and Practices Cultural Contributions -Source: The Hindu
Kanhirapoil Megalithic Site in Kerala
Context: A remarkable archaeological discovery has come to light at Kanhirapoil in Madikkai panchayat in Kerala state and experts believe these carvings date back to the Megalithic period. Relevance: GS I: History Kanhirapoil Megalithic Site in Kerala Major Archaeological Findings: Insights into Megaliths Types of Megalithic Structures: Historical Context and Distribution: -Source: The Hindu
About Satyendra Nath Bose
Context: Recently, the centenary of ‘Bose-Einstein’ statistics was celebrated, honouring Satyendra Nath Bose’s groundbreaking work on particle indistinguishability. His contributions laid the foundation for key advancements in quantum mechanics, including the Bose-Einstein Condensate, and continue to shape modern physics. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: About Satyendra Nath Bose During World war I: Association with Einstein Invention of Boson Return to India -Source: […]
About The Tumaini Festival
Context; Tumaini Festival in Malawi unites refugees and locals through music, art, and crafts, fostering connection and hope. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Tumaini Festival Founded in 2014, the Tumaini Festival is a unique cultural event held annually within the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi, making it the only festival of its […]
About The Simhachalam Temple
Context: During recent conservation efforts, epigraphists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) uncovered a Telugu inscription on the wall above the statue of Lord Hanuman at the 13th-century Simhachalam temple. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Historical Background Architectural Importance Structural Details: -Source: The Hindu
Sohrai Painting An Indigenous Artistic Heritage
Context: The Prime Minister of India gifted Sohrai painting to the Russian President during the recently held BRICS summit in Kazan. Relevance: GS I: History Sohrai Painting: An Indigenous Artistic Heritage Origins and Cultural Significance: Themes and Techniques: Modern Recognition and Celebrations: -Source: The Hindu
16th Century Copper Plate Inscriptions Discovered in Tamil Nadu
Context: A remarkable discovery was made at the Sri Singeeswarar temple in Mappedu village, Tiruvallur district, with the unearthing of copper plate inscriptions dating back to the 16th century. These inscriptions narrate a village donation by the Raja of Chandragiri to Brahmins. The inscriptions, engraved in the year 1513, during the time of King Krishnadevaraya, […]
About Battle of Walong
Context: To mark the 62nd anniversary of the iconic battle of Walong during the 1962 war with China, the Army is planning a month-long series of commemorative events. Relevance: GS I: History About Battle of Walong: -Source: Indian Express