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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 […]

K Kamraj

In News Recently the birth anniversary of Shri K. Kamaraj was observed.  About Kumaraswami Kamaraj (15 July 1903 – 2 October 1975) Popularly known as Kamarajar  Widely acknowledged as the “Kingmaker” in Indian politics He was the founder and the president of the Indian National Congress (Organisation) Served as the Chief Minister of Madras State […]

Mangarh Hillock

In News The National Monuments Authority submitted a report on declaring  Mangarh hillock in Rajasthan as a monument of National Importance in honor of 1500 Bhil tribal freedom fighters. About Mangarh Hillock The hillock, situated at the Gujarat-Rajasthan border, is a site of a tribal uprising where a massacre of over 1500 Bhil tribal freedom […]

Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee

In News The Prime Minister paid tribute to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary and remembered his contribution to India’s development particularly in sectors such as commerce and industry. Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee About: Born on 6 July, 1901 in Calcutta, Syama Prasad inherited a rich tradition ‘of erudite Scholarship, […]

Santhal Tribe

In News The Santhal community is in the spotlight after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominated one of the community leaders Droupadi Murmu to the highest constitutional position in the country. About  Santhal is the third largest scheduled tribe community in the country after Gond and Bhil. The word ‘Santhal’ is derived from two words; […]

Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Punya Tithi. About  Personal: Born in a Bengali Family Legislative:  Member of Constituent Assembly and later, the first Lok Sabha. Minister in Nehru’s first cabinet after independence; resigned in 1950 due to differences over relations with Pakistan. […]

Sant Tukaram Temple

In News The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Sant Tukaram Shila Mandir in the temple town of Dehu in Pune district. About the Shila Mandir Shila refers to a rock: that is currently on the Dehu Sansthan temple premises, and that for centuries has been the starting point of Wari, the annual pilgrimage to Pandharpur. […]

Zafar Mahal

In News  Recently, It has been observed that  Zafar Mahal is in a really bad condition. A restoration plan had been put on hold by Covid-19. About Zafar Mahal Zafar Mahal, Mehrauli is the last structure built by Mughals. It consists of the Mahal (built by Akbar Shah II) & Hathi Gate (built by Bahadur […]

Veer Savarkar Jayanti

In News  Recently, the Prime Minister of India  has paid tributes to Veer Savarkar on his jayanti. About Vinayak Damodar Savarkar  Popularly known as Veer Savarkar, was born on 28 May 1883 in Nashik. He was a multidimensional personality – a freedom fighter, social reformer, writer, poet, historian, political leader and philosopher – all combined […]

Raja Ram Mohan Roy

In News  Ministry of  Culture is commemorating the 250th Birth Anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy from 22nd May 2022 to 22nd May 2023 under the aegis of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. One of the most influential social and religious reformers of the 19th century, Ram Mohan Roy, was born on May 22, 1772. Raja […]