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Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace Disarmament, and Development

In News Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari presented the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development of 2021 to Pratham. About  Pratham is an NGO functioning in the field of education. The award is in recognition of Pratham’s work in ensuring quality education for children of the country, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. About Indira […]

Lachit Borphukan

In News Recently, the Assam Chief Minister launched an event to mark the 400th anniversary of Lachit Barphukan, a celebrated general of the Ahom dynasty. Lachit Borphukan Born: on November 24, 1622 in Charaideo, the first capital of the Ahom kings.  Excelled in the art of Guerrilla Warfare. Led two battles against an alien Mughal […]

Rani Lakshmibai

In News The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered Rani Lakshmibai on her Jayanti. Shri Modi said that her courage and monumental contribution to our nation can never be forgotten. About Rani Lakshmibai  Early Life: She was born on 19 November 1828 in Kashi.  Lakshmibai’s childhood name was ‘Manikarnika’. She was affectionately addressed as […]

Sufism

In News In ‘In Search of the Divine: Living Histories of Sufism in India’, Rana Safvi weaves together a narrative that combines history and geography, myth and contemporary practices of Sufism. Key Points From the Book Shrines being brought to life with writing: Rana Safvi has attempted the daunting task of mapping out the Sufi […]

Violence Against Women and Girls and India’s Progress

In News,  The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women will mark the launch of the UNiTE campaign (Nov 25- Dec 10). The UNiTE campaign utilizes the color orange to represent a brighter future, free from violence against women and girls, as a unifying theme running through all of its global activities About […]

Nicobari Hodi Craft

In News The Geographical Indications Registry has received an application from the Tribal Development Council, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, seeking the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the Nicobari hodi craft.  This is the first application from the Union Territory seeking a tag for one of its products. About Nicobari Hodi Craft The hodi is the […]

Baliyatra

In News Recently, the Prime Minister In his address to the Indian diaspora in Bali on the side-lines of the G20 summit mentioned the annual Baliyatra on the banks of the Mahanadi in Cuttack, which celebrates the ancient trade relations between India and Indonesia.  This year’s Baliyatra also found a place in the Guinness World […]

Women’s participation in the armed forces

In News The Supreme Court directed the Centre and the Indian Air Force to consider granting Permanent Commission (PC) to 32 retired women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers based on their suitability with the purpose of giving them pensionary benefits. The court refused to order their reinstatement in service. Background : The court was hearing […]

Patan Patola

In News  Recently ,Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted ‘Patan Patola Dupatta’ (scarf) to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. About Patan Patola The (Double Ikat) Patan Patola textile woven by Salvi family in Patan area of Northern Gujarat is so well crafted that it becomes a feast of colours, with front & reverse being indistinguishable. The ancient […]

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 […]