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Formation of Continents

In Context According to a recent study published in Nature journal, giant meteorite impacts could be responsible for the formation of continents on Earth. More about the study About: According to the study, Earth’s continents were formed by massive meteorite impacts that were prevalent during the first billion years of our planet’s four and a […]

Recalling the ‘Quit India Movement’

In News On this day 80 years ago on August 8, 1942 the people of India launched the decisive final phase of the struggle for independence. Quit India movement Also known as the India August Movement or August Kranti.  It was officially launched by the Indian National Congress (INC) led by Mahatma Gandhi on 9 […]

Lachit Borphukan

In News Recently, the Assam government made a request to include Lachit Borphukan’s valour in textbooks.   Image Courtesy: TN    Lachit Borphukan Born: on November 24, 1622 in Charaideo, the first capital of the Ahom kings.  Led two battles against an alien Mughal army. Battle of Alaboi: Fought on August 5, 1669 in the […]

Shrimad Rajchandra Mission

In News  The Prime Minister of India inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various projects of the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission worth more than 300 crore rupees at Dharampur in Gujarat.  About Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur is a spiritual movement for inner transformation through wisdom, meditation and selfless service.  Founded by Pujya […]

Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

In Context The “regular monitoring” is done by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to assess damage to its monuments by any atmospheric agents and natural causes. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) It is a premier organisation under the Ministry of Culture, for the archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. […]

Pingali Venkayya

In News Recently, the Ministry of Culture organized ‘Tiranga Utsav’ to celebrate Pingali Venkayya’s 146th Birth Anniversary. About Pingali Venkayya Birth: He was born in a Telugu Brahmin family at Bhatlapenumarru, near Machilipatnam, in what is now the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Designer of India’s National Flag: Pingali Venkayya, a freedom fighter and the […]

Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak

In News Recently, it was the 102nd death anniversary of Lokmanya’ Bal Gangadhar Tilak. About Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak Birth:  He was born on July 23, 1856, in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri. Education:  He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Deccan College of Pune in 1877 and obtained his LL.B degree from Government Law College in 1879.  Tilak was well read in […]

Modhera Sun Temple

In Context The Ahmedabad Railway Station at Kalupur in Ahmedabad City will be developed on the theme of Modhera Sun Temple in the next five years. Modhera Sun Temple Modhera Sun Temple is located in Mehsana, neighbouring Ahmedabad district. Built in the 11th century during the Chalukya dynasty in honour of the Sun God, it […]

Maharaja Serfoji II

In News Recently, the exquisite 19th century stolen painting of Maharaja Serfoji II has been traced to a US museum. About Painting The painting has Raja Serfoji and his youthful son It was probably painted between 1822 and 1827 Kept in the Saraswathi Mahal.  Image Courtesy: sputniknews Maharaja Serfoji II Serfoji was the last of […]

Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad

In News Recently Hon PM of India paid tribute to freedom fighters Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversary. Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak Birth:  He was born on July 23, 1856, in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri. Education:  He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Deccan College of Pune in 1877 and […]

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