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Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial and Cultural Centre

In News The President of India laid the Foundation stone of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial and Cultural centre in Lucknow. About It is a commendable initiative of the Uttar Pradesh government.  On the completion of construction, this cultural centre would play an effective role in educating all the citizens, especially the younger generation, with the […]

Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Jayanti

In News Indian Prime Minister pays homage to Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his Jayanti on 27th June.   Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay About: He was a celebrated writer, poet and journalist and considered to be the father of the Bengali novel. He is widely regarded as a key figure in literary renaissance of Bengal as […]

Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil

In News Recently, the Ministry of Culture has held a special ceremony at Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh, the birthplace of Ram Prasad Bismil, to mark his 124th birth anniversary. This event was held as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.   About Ram Prasad Bismil   (Image Courtesy: IE)   Birth: Born to a […]

Bhim Rao Ambedkar Jayanti

In News Every year, 14th April is observed as Ambedkar Jayanti to celebrate Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar’s birthday. The year 2021 marks his 130th birth anniversary. About Dr BR Ambedkar Birth: In a Dalit (Hindu Mahar) family on 14th April 1891 in a small town at Mhow Cantt in erstwhile Central Provinces (now Madhya Pradesh). […]

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

In News Recently, the Prime Minister paid tributes to the victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Key Points Background The massacre of April 1919 wasn’t an isolated incident, rather an incident that happened with a multitude of factors working in the background. To understand what transpired on April 13, 1919, one must look at the […]

Dandi March

In News Prime Minister has flagged off a symbolic 386-kilometre ‘Dandi March’ from Ahmedabad, which will culminate on April 6 at Dandi in Navsari district. It is the 91st anniversary of the historic Salt March led by Mahatma Gandhi. Dandi March It is also known as Salt Satyagraha and marked the first step of the […]