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Rani Kamlapati

In News  The name of Bhopal’s Habibganj railway station has been changed to Rani Kamlapati station.  The renamed and redeveloped railway station was inaugurated on November 15, the birth anniversary of the iconic 19th-century tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda. Objectives behind the move  According to the state government, the renaming is to honour the memory […]

Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project

In News The Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project, an important project pegged at ? 600 crores (approximately).  An estimated ? 300 crores were spent on purchasing land and buildings around the temple complex and for resettlement compensation alone. Kashi Vishwanath Temple It is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.  It […]

Acharya Kripalani

In News On 11 November, the Prime Minister paid tribute to freedom fighter Acharya Kripalani on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Who was Acharya Kripalani? About: He was born on 11 November 1888 in Hyderabad, Sindh.  His original name was Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani but was popularly known as Acharya Kripalani.  Before joining the freedom […]

National Education Day

In News Every year since 2008, November 11 has been celebrated as the National Education Day to mark the birth anniversary of India’s first Education Minister Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin, also known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Who was Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad? He was born on 11th November 1888. He served as the education […]

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

In News The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister has approved the declaration of 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. On November 15, the  State of Jharkhand celebrates its foundation day. The state was carved out of Bihar in 2000 on the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. About The date was chosen as it was […]

Who was Onake Obavva?

In News Onake Obavva died fighting the troops of Hyder Ali when he invaded the Chitradurga Fort, which was ruled by Madakari Nayaka in the 18th century. ‘Onake Obavva Jayanti’ From 2021, the Karnataka government has decided to celebrate ‘Onake Obavva Jayanti’ on November 11 throughout the state.  A state-sponsored celebration of the birth anniversary […]

National Unity Day

In News Since 2014, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day)  has been observed across the country on the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 31st October.  About the Day National Unity Day provides an opportunity to reaffirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and potential threats to the […]

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

In Context Recently, a book on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan namely, “Sir Syed Ahmad Khan: Reason, Religion and Nation” has been released by eminent scholar and critic Shafey Kidwai. Also, 17th October 2021 marks his 204th birth anniversary. About Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Early Life: Born on October 17, 1817, in Delhi to a wealthy […]

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

In News Recently, a book named “Veer Savarkar: The Man Who Could Have Prevented Partition” was released.  About Vinayak Damodar Savarkar  Early Life:  He was born in a Hindu Marathi family in Nashik, Maharashtra on May 28, 1883.  He was nicknamed ‘Veer’ for his courage from an early age. He, popularly known as Swatantryaveer Savarkar, […]

Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre

In News Recently, the Vice-President inaugurated the Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre on Guwahati’s Barphukanar Tila, meaning Barphukan’s Hillock.  The Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre has been set up in a nearly 150-year-old bungalow in Guwahati, Assam. Key Points The hillock by the Brahmaputra, mentioned in ancient scriptures as Mandrachal, was from where Ahom General Lachit […]