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Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

In News  The Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to freedom fighter Veer Savarkar on his Punya tithi. Image Courtesy: new Indian express 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 […]

Lachit Borphukan

In News  Recently, the President of India launched the 400th birth anniversary celebrations of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan and laid the foundations for an Alaboi war memorial and a 150-foot bronze statue of the legendary commander. About Lachit Borphukan Born: 24th November 1622. Lachit Diwas is celebrated every year on 24th November to commemorate the […]

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti

In News  The Prime Minister paid tribute to Maratha empire founder Chhatrapati Shivaji on his 392nd birth anniversary.  About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti It was initiated by social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule in 1870. He identified the tomb of Shivaji Maharaj in Raigad. The first Shivaji Jayanti celebrations were held in Pune.  Shivaji Jayanti was […]

Sarojini Naidu

In News Recently, the nation observed the 143rd birth anniversary of freedom fighter, poet, activist and lyricist Sarojni Naidu. Her birth anniversary is also celebrated as National Women’s Day (13th Feb) in India Sarojini Naidu (13 February 1879 – 2 March 1949) About: She was also known as the ‘Nightingale of India’ or ‘Bharat Kokila’, […]

Guru Ravidas Jayanti

In News Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2022 will be celebrated on February 16, 2022. This will be the 645th Birth Anniversary of saint Guru Ravidas.  It is celebrated every year on Magh Purnima on the full moon day of Magh month with great enthusiasm and happiness all over India. Image Courtesy:TOI Guru Ravidas He was born […]

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

In News  The Centre has now mandated corporate India to furnish a comprehensive report on their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, specifying an 11-page form (CSR-2) for this purpose.  It is expected to give the government a comprehensive picture of the CSR funds spent and activities carried out. About Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)  It is […]

Maharaja Surajmal

In News The Prime Minister paid tributes to Maharaja Surajmal on his birth anniversary. About Maharaja Surajmal He ruled in the 18th century and was the son of the Jat chieftain Badan Singh.  He was a great leader, a great fighter, a great diplomat and a great statesman of his time. He was described as […]

Swami Dayanand Saraswati

In News Social activists paid their tributes to Swami Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary. Swami Dayanand Saraswati (1824-1883) About: He was an Indian philosopher, social leader and founder of the Arya Samaj, a reform movement of the Vedic dharma. He was the first to give the call for Swaraj as “India for Indians” in […]

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya

In News The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his Punya Tithi. About Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Early Life and Education:  Born on September 25, 1916, in the sacred region of Brij in the village of Nagla Chandrabhan in Mathura District.  He lost his parents at an early age and was brought […]

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti

In News  The Prime Minister of India presented a Chadar which shall be offered at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah on the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Image Courtesy:therahnuma.com About Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. He was born in Iran in 1141-42 CE.  He was a Sufi mystic saint and philosopher. He is the most famous saint of […]