About Nataraja Sculpture In G20
Context: Recently, The G20 Leaders’ Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, featured a stunning 27-foot Nataraja sculpture, the world’s tallest representation of Lord Shiva in his dancing form. Relevance GS I: Indian Art Forms Dimensions of the Article: Key Highlights of the Nataraja Statue in Bharat Mandapam: The Lost Wax Method: The lost wax method, […]
Acharya Vinoba Bhave Jayanti
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid tributes to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his Jayanti, 11th September. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Acharya Vinoba Bhave Role in Freedom Struggle: Role in Social Work Bhoodan Movement 1951: Gramdan: Brahma Vidya Mandir: Sarvodaya Movement: Some of his works:-
About The Phanigiri Artefacts
Context: The Phanigiri artefacts, dating from 200 BCE-400 CE and discovered in 1942, are on display at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Relevance: GS I: History, Facts for Prelims Phanigiri Artefacts: Phanigiri Buddhist Site: Key Findings: Mahayana and Hinayana Depictions: Deification of Buddha: Buddha’s Image: -Source: The Hindu
About The Madan Lal Dhingra
Context: On the 114th death anniversary of Madan Lal Dhingra, a massive memorial was inaugurated in Amritsar, where he hailed from. Relevance: GS I: History Madan Lal Dhingra: Indian Revolutionary Freedom Fighter -Source: Indian Express
Recalling ‘Quit India’
Context: On August 8, 1942 — the people of India launched the decisive final phase of the struggle for independence. It was a mass upsurge against colonial rule on a scale not seen earlier, and it sent out the unmistakable message that the sun was about to set on the British Empire in India. Relevance: […]
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023
Context: The President and the Prime Minister recently paid their tributes to the armed forces on Kargil Vijay Diwas, acknowledging their extraordinary valour and the victory achieved. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Kargil Vijay Diwas: Key Facts about Kargil War: Background: Operation Vijay: Challenges: Duration: Armaments: Broadcasting First: End of Conflict: Casualties: […]
Chandra Shekhar Azad Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? On 23rd July, India paid tribute to the freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad on his birth anniversary. About Chandra Shekhar Azad: Contribution to Freedom Movement: Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) Kakori Conspiracy Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
Bal Gangadhar Tilak Jayanti
Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the great Lokmanya Tilak on his Jayanti. About Bal Gangadhar Tilak: Ideology: Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s Political Life Newspapers: Weeklies Kesari (Marathi) and Mahratta (English) Books: Gita Rhasya and Arctic Home of the Vedas. Death: He died on 1st August 1920.
Mangal Pandey Birth Anniversary
Focus: GS I- History Why in News? Prime Minister has paid tributes to freedom fighter, Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary. About Mangal Pandey Rebellion against East India Company
125th Birth Anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju
Context: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the closing ceremony of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju at Hyderabad. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Alluri Sitarama Raju Early Life and Background: Resistance against Colonial Rule: Mobilization of Tribal Communities: Preservation of Tribal Culture: Symbol of Resistance: […]