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Acharya Kripalani

In News On 11 November, the Prime Minister paid tribute to freedom fighter Acharya Kripalani on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Who was Acharya Kripalani? About: He was born on 11 November 1888 in Hyderabad, Sindh.  His original name was Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani but was popularly known as Acharya Kripalani.  Before joining the freedom […]

Earth’s First Landmass Emerged in Singhbhum

In News Scientists have found sandstones in Singhbhum with geological signatures of ancient river channels, tidal plains and beaches over 3.2 billion years old, representing the earliest crust exposed to air. Major Findings Jharkhand’s Singhbhum region: The Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, famous for its mica mines all over the world, can change the perspective of […]

National Education Day

In News Every year since 2008, November 11 has been celebrated as the National Education Day to mark the birth anniversary of India’s first Education Minister Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin, also known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Who was Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad? He was born on 11th November 1888. He served as the education […]

Kalari Units

In News Kalari units are getting back on track in Kerala after an interval of two and a half years. About More than 10,000 Kalari units in the State stopped functioning abruptly after the COVID-19 outbreak. Kalari units:  They impart Kalaripayattu. The word “Kalari” means “battlefield“  Kalaripayattu:  An ancient martial art form. Originated in the […]

India among global flash drought hotspots from 1980-2015: Study

In News A study identified rapid drought intensification across India , United States, Brazil, southern Africa, Spain, western Russia and Australia as well. Flash Drought It is the rapid onset or intensification of drought and is set in motion by lower-than-normal rates of precipitation Accompanied by abnormally high temperatures, winds, and radiation.  Together, these changes […]

Who was Onake Obavva?

In News Onake Obavva died fighting the troops of Hyder Ali when he invaded the Chitradurga Fort, which was ruled by Madakari Nayaka in the 18th century. ‘Onake Obavva Jayanti’ From 2021, the Karnataka government has decided to celebrate ‘Onake Obavva Jayanti’ on November 11 throughout the state.  A state-sponsored celebration of the birth anniversary […]

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

In News The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister has approved the declaration of 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. On November 15, the  State of Jharkhand celebrates its foundation day. The state was carved out of Bihar in 2000 on the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. About The date was chosen as it was […]

UNESCO’s Network of Creative Cities

In News The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated Srinagar as a part of UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). Highlights of the News 295 across the globe: UNESCO designated 49 other cities too as a part of the creative cities network. With this, the total number of creative cities in the […]

Kaho Village

In News Arunachal Pradesh aims to make a documentary on Kaho village located near the Chinese border. About History: Residents of Kaho had helped Indian armed forces during the 1962 Chinese aggression. Its people had assisted the Indian soldiers who had been outnumbered. Location:  On the China border. Lies in Anjaw, one of the 11 […]

National Sports Awards 2021

In News The National Sports Awards for the year 2021 were announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.  The President of India will felicitate the awardees on November 13, 2021.  About National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Announced by: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports […]

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