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In context Recently, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh (1886-1979) State University in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Who was Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh? He was an Indian freedom fighter, journalist, writer, revolutionary, President in the Provisional Government of India, and a social reformist in the Republic of India. Background: Early […]

Battle of Saragarhi

In Context 12th September 2021 marks the 124th anniversary of the Battle of Saragarhi fought between the British Indian Army’s Sikh Regiment and Afghan tribesmen. About Battle of Saragarhi Historical Background: The Battle of Saragarhi is considered one of the finest last stands in the military history of the world. Saragarhi was the communication tower […]

Swami Vivekananda

In News Recently, the Prime Minister recalled Swami Vivekananda’s famous speech at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893. About On September 11, 1893, Swami Vivekananda delivered his famed speech at the ‘Parliament of the World’s Religions’, garnering a full two-minute standing ovation and the moniker of ‘cyclonic monk of India’. He introduced […]

Death Centenary of Subramania Bharati

In News Recently, the Vice-President of India paid floral tributes to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati to mark the death centenary of the poet and freedom fighter. Who was Subramanya Bharati? He was an outstanding Indian writer of the nationalist period and is regarded as the father of the modern Tamil style. He is also known as […]

Rise in Complaints of Crimes against Women in 2021

In Context There was a 46 per cent rise in complaints of crimes against women in the first eight months of 2021 over the corresponding period of last year. Major Points The NCW received a total of 19,953 complaints of crimes against women from January to August this year, up from 13,618 in the corresponding […]

Coal Capacity in India

In News According to a report prepared by EMBER, India does not require additional new coal capacity to meet expected demand growth by the financial year 2030. Major Highlights of the Report Impacts of new coal power plant: The new coal power plant proposals of 27 gigawatts (GWs) of capacity could jeopardise the prospect of […]

Cow as a National Animal

In News Recently, the Allahabad High Court said that the cow should be declared the national animal and that gau raksha (cow protection) should be included as a fundamental right of the Hindus. Courts stand Religious and cultural significance: The court made the comments, along with a string of other observations, noting the religious and […]

Renovation of Jallianwala Bagh

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated four new galleries and opened the renovated Jallianwala bagh. About The well into which victims jumped when forces led by Reginald Dyer opened fire has been covered with a transparent barrier. The narrow entrance has been adorned with sculptures. A daily sound and light show explaining […]

Hari Singh Nalwa

In Context Afghanistan, which has earned the name of graveyard of the empires, could not be controlled by anyone completely. But Hari Singh Nalwa, a legendary Sikh commander, tamed the turbulent forces at play in Afghanistan and earned the reputation of the most feared Sikh warrior there. About Hari Singh Nalwa He was one of […]

Hampi Site

In News Recently, the Vice-president of India visited monuments at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi in Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. Key Points About: It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also called the “World’s Largest Open-air Museum”. It served as the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire. It is also known as Pampa […]

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