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Bhima-Koregaon Battle

In News Recently, it was the 205th anniversary of the Battle of Koregaon Bhima. What Was the Bhima Koregaon Battle? The Battle of Koregaon took place on 1 January 1818 in the village of Koregaon, Maharashtra between troops of Maratha ruler Baji Rao Peshwa II and 800 troops of the British East India Company. The […]

Dowry System In India

In Context  Recently, the Allahabad High Court, while allowing two criminal revisions pertaining to a dowry case, took cognisance of the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Major Points  Read our detailed articles on: What is Dowry System In India? Reasons for Dowry Issues  Legal Status in India Read about Dowry […]

Dhanu Yatra

In News The ‘Dhanu Yatra’ festival, considered to be the world’s largest open-air theatre, began recently in Odisha’s Bargarh. The vibrant Dhanu Yatra is associated with the culture of Odisha. More about the ‘Dhanu Yatra’ festival Origin of the festival: The ‘Dhanu Yatra’, which marks the victory of good over evil, came into existence in […]

Remote voting for migrant workers

In Context Recently, the Election Commission (EC) announced that it is ready to pilot remote voting for domestic migrants. About the Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM)  About: EC has developed a prototype for a Multi-Constituency Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM) that can handle multiple constituencies from a single remote polling booth. It is based on […]

National Archives of India (NAI)

In News The National Archives of India (NAI) does not have records of 1962, 1965, and 1971 wars, or even of the Green Revolution. National Archives of India (NAI)  About: Originally established as the Imperial Record Department in 1891 in Calcutta, the capital of British India. The NAI is the repository of all non-current government […]

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

In News Recently, The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the sacred occasion of Parkash Purab. It marks the 355th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh.  About Guru Gobind Singh Birth: He was born on December 22 in Patna in the year 1666. His birth anniversary is observed as […]

Indian National Congress (INC) Foundation Day

In News Recently, The Indian National Congress (INC) marked its 138th Foundation Day.  Every year on December 28, the Indian National Congress (INC) celebrates its foundation day. About INC How was the Congress founded? The English bureaucrat Allan Octavian Hume or AO Hume is credited as the founder of the organisation. Two additional British members […]

Veer Bal Diwas

In News Veer Bal Diwas was recently commemorated in India on December 26th for the first time. More about the news About: The day was observed to mark the martyrdom of Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s sons Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji. Programs held: Programme marking ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ was celebrated […]

Madan Mohan Malviya

Context The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya on his Jayanti.  Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya About: He was born in Allahabad and took early education under the ‘pathshala’ system, and was proficient in Sanskrit. In 1879, he graduated from the Muir Central College (today’s Allahabad University) and started working as a […]

Losar Festival

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India extended his greetings on the occasion of Losar. Losar Festival About: One of the most significant celebrations in the Tibetan calendar.  It begins on the day of a new moon that marks the first day of the first month on the Tibetan calendar. Losar is celebrated for […]