About Konark Sun Temple
Context: The 18th G20 Summit was held in New Delhi, for the first time on 9th -10th September 2023, under the theme ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Details: The summit took place at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. As a tribute […]
About The Megalithic Dolmen Site
Context: Unique terracotta figurines in different states of preservation have been found in recent archaeological explorations conducted in the megalithic dolmen site at Mudu Konaje, near Moodbidri, in Dakshina Kannada. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Megalithic Dolmen Site: Key Findings at the Mudu Konaje Megalithic Dolmen Site: Significance of Findings: -Source: The […]
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.