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Mangal Pandey Jayanti

In News Many politicians paid tribute to Mangal Pandey, the first revolutionary Indian freedom fighter, on his 194th birth anniversary. About Mangal Pandey Early Life: He was born on July 19, 1827, in a town near Faizabad, what is now eastern Uttar Pradesh state in northern India, although some give his birthplace as a small […]

Garden’s Name on Tipu Sultan

In News Recently, the name of Tipu Sultan has been at the centre of controversy on naming a garden after him in Govandi, a suburb in Eastern Mumbai. About the Issue Background In January 2021, a Samajwadi Party corporator from Govandi suggested the Market and Garden Committee to name a newly developed garden after Tipu […]

New Population Policy of UP

In News Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government released a new population policy. About The new population policy aims to tackle a key issue in Uttar Pradesh ahead of polls next year. Population control has emerged as a key focus area. Population Policy On World Population Day, the Uttar Pradesh government announced a new population policy […]

Stalled Monsoon in 2021

In News Recently, it has been highlighted that the southwest monsoon, one of the most stable weather systems on the planet, has gone for a toss in 2021. Major Highlights The monsoon onset happened almost on time (3rd June) and it made swift progress, with ample rains all over the country in the first three […]

Lightning Strikes Linked to Climate Change

In News Recently, India’s second annual report on lightning was released by the Lightning Resilient India Campaign (LRIC).   About Study pointed out that Lightning strikes are linked to climate change as 1,697 killed in a year in India. Lightning strikes increased 34% compared to previous year in India Monitoring of lightning for climate science and […]

Kesariya Buddha Stupa

In News Recently, the world-famous Kesariya Buddha stupa in east Champaran district of Bihar has been waterlogged following floods after heavy rainfall in Gandak river’s catchment areas. About Kesariya Buddha Stupa The stupa is located about 110 km from the State capital Patna. It has a circumference of almost 400 feet and stands at a […]

Crimes Against Women

In News Crimes against women in Delhi saw over 63% rise in 2021 so far. About Delhi Police recently shared some data of the crimes against Women. The United Nations defines violence against women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or […]

Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair

In News Recently, it has been decided to produce the biopic of Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair. About Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair (Image Courtesy: NPG) Birth: On 11th July 1857 in Mankara village of Malabar’s Palakkad. He was an acclaimed lawyer and judge in the Madras High Court and one of the early builders of the […]

Swami Vivekananda

In News Every year, 4th July is observed as the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, who is regarded as one of the finest spiritual leaders and intellectuals from India. About Vivekananda (Image Courtesy: VS) Birth: He was born on 12th January 1863 in a Bengali family in Calcutta and was originally named Narendranath Datta.  In […]

4,000-year-old settlement found in Durgadevi

In News 4,000 years old settlement found during excavation in Odisha  About Archaeologists encounter distinct traces of three cultural phases at the excavation site at Durgadevi village, Balasore District. The Odisha Institute of Maritime and South East Asian Studies (OIMSEAS), an archaeological wing of the State government, discovered it. Discovery The site has a circular […]

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