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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 […]

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, […]

Alluri Sitarama Raju

In News Recently Hon PM of India has launched year-long celebrations to remember contributions of Alluri Sitarama Raju. The fourth of July marks his 125th birth anniversary. Alluri Sitarama Raju: Early life: He was born in present day Andhra Pradesh on 4th July 1897 to Alluri Venkata Rama Raju and Suryanarayanamma. He was a sanyasi […]

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 Kabir Das

In News President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated Sant Kabir Academy and Research Centre at Sant Kabir Nagar in Uttar Pradesh . About  He was a 15th-century Indian mystic, social reformer, poet and saint who had a significant role among the people in India. He was one of the most influential saints. He was brought up […]

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 […]

Devasahayam Pillai

In Context Recently, Devasahayam Pillai became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by Pope Francis (Catholic Church) Vatican City. Who was Devasahayam Pillai? About: He was born on 23 April 1712, as Neelakanta Pillai into a Hindu upper-caste family, at Nattalam in Kanyakumari district, which was part of the erstwhile Travancore kingdom. […]

Asaf Ali

In News Recently, the government released a pictorial book on India’s Women Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle as part of Azadi ka Mahotsav.  Aruna Asaf Ali Image Courtesy: Amrit Mohotsav  Aruna Asaf Ali was an Indian educator, political activist, and publisher.  She was popularly known as the ‘Grand Old Lady’ of the Independence Movement. Hoisting […]