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Srinivasa Ramanujan & National Mathematics Day

In News National Mathematics Day is celebrated every year on December 22 to mark the birth anniversary of legendary mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan. More about the National Mathematics Day  In 2012, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh declared December 22 as National Mathematics Day  The year 2012 was also celebrated as the National Mathematics Year.  Aim: The […]

1925 Kakori Train Action

In News Four revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement were hanged on December 17 (Rajendranath Lahiri) and December 19 (Ashfaqullah Khan, Ram Prasad Bismil, Thakur Roshan Singh) in 1927. This came two years after the Kakori Train Robbery, in which members of the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) had looted a train transporting money to the […]

Unsung Martyrs of Mangarh

In News The courageous tribal martyrs led by Govind Guru fought the British rulers in the early 20th century. Govind Guru Birth: Born on 20th December, 1858, in a nomadic community in the Dungarpur-Banswara region of Rajasthan. Influence of: Govind Guru was influenced by the teachings of Swami Dayanand Saraswati to work for the socio-religious […]

Veer Durgadas Rathore

In News Recently, the Defence minister of India unveiled the statue of Veer Durgadas Rathore in Jodhpur. About Veer Durgadas Rathore (1638-1718) He was the Rathore Rajput General of the Kingdom of Marwar and had defied Aurangzeb.  A famous warrior credited with spearheading the fight against the Mughals. Commanded the Rathore forces during the Rajput […]

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 […]

Mangal Pandey

In News Prime Minister paid tributes to the hero of Sepoy Mutiny Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary. He spearheaded the 1857 sepoy mutiny against unjust British rule and inspired many to join the freedom struggle.  About Mangal Pandey Early Life: He was born on July 19, 1827, in a town near Faizabad, what is […]

Alluri Sitarama Raju

In News Recently Hon PM of India has launched year-long celebrations to remember contributions of Alluri Sitarama Raju. The fourth of July marks his 125th birth anniversary. Alluri Sitarama Raju: Early life: He was born in present day Andhra Pradesh on 4th July 1897 to Alluri Venkata Rama Raju and Suryanarayanamma. He was a sanyasi […]

Battle of Wai

About  The Battle of Wai was fought in the fall of 1687 as a part of the Mughal–Maratha Wars. Sambhaji sent his forces under his senapati, Hambirao Mohite, to oppose the Mughal army led by Sarja Khan.  The Mughal’s were drawn into the dense jungles near Wai and Mahabaleshwar where the battle ensued and the […]

Goa Statehood Day

In News Recently, Goa celebrated its foundation day. About the Statehood day of Goa After India gained independence in 1947, the people of Goa requested the Portuguese to leave Goan territory.  However, the Portuguese refused.  In 1961, India launched Operation Vijay and annexed Goa and Daman and Diu with the Indian mainland. When Goa became […]

Revolt of 1857

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid homage to all those who were part of the events of 1857. 1857 Uprising Background: Right from the inception of the East India Company, there were a series of civil disturbances and local uprisings which were scattered, localised and most violent.  Most of these movements arose […]