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Rani Gaidinliu

In News  The Prime Minister of India lauded the first-ever goods train that reached Rani Gaidinliu Railway Station in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. About Rani Gaidinliu She was born on January 26, 1915, in the present-day Tamenglong district of Manipur and died in 1993.  She was the Naga spiritual and political leader who belonged to the […]

Martyr’s Day

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs’ Day. About India observes January 30 of each year as the Martyrs’ Day or ‘Shaheed Diwas’ to mark the death anniversary of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and to pay homage to the freedom fighters, soldiers who sacrificed […]

Pandit Jasraj

In News  Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid tribute to Pandit Jasraj on the occasion of the Jayanti of the doyen of Indian Classical Music. Image Courtesy: News 18 About Pandit Jasraj:  Early Life: Born on January 28, 1930, in the Hissar district of Haryana. His initial years were spent in Hyderabad where his […]

Lala Lajpat Rai

In News Recently, the Prime Minister recalled Lala Lajpat Rai’s bravery and dedication in the freedom struggle on his birth anniversary (28 January). About Lala Lajpat Rai Born:  Born in 1865. In a small village named Dhudike in Punjab’s Ferozepur district. Also known by: Punjab Kesari and Lion of Punjab Influenced by:  The teachings of […]

Mysore King Tipu Sultan

In News Mysore King Tipu Sultan is at the centre of a recent controversy in Mumbai. Why Controversy? Mumbai Minister is planning to name a playground in the Muslim dominated Malwani locality after the 17th century ruler, Tipu Sultan. The rift between right winged – BJP – and the other party is that of ideology. […]

Statue of Ramanujacharya

In Context  The PM will unveil a 216-foot statue of Ramanujacharya, described as the ‘Statue of Equality’ in Hyderabad on February 5.  About  It is being installed to mark the 1,000th birth anniversary of  Ramanujacharya.  It was built of panchaloha, a combination of gold, silver, copper, brass and zinc, by the Aerospun Corporation in China […]

Installation of a grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

In News  Recently, the government decided to install a grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate. The move aims to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. About  The statue, made of granite, shall be a fitting tribute to the immense contribution of Netaji in […]

Abdul Ghaffar Khan

In News 20th January marks the death anniversary of Abdul Ghaffar Khan. Abdul Ghaffar Khan  About: He was also called the Frontier Gandhi. Born on 6th February 1890 in Utmanzai, Frontier Tribal Areas of Punjab Province. He was named Badshah Khan at twenty-six by the members of his tribe when his father died.  Foremost 20th-century […]

Ravidassias Community

In News  The postponement of the Assembly elections in Punjab to February 20 underlines the importance of the Ravidassia community in the state.  Image Courtesy:IE   Who are the Ravidassias? The Ravidassias are a Dalit community of whom the bulk — nearly 12 lakhs — live in the Doaba region.  The Dera Sachkhand Ballan, their […]

Thiruvalluvar Day

In News  Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid tributes to Thiruvalluvar on the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day. About  It is observed either on January 15 or 16 as a part of Pongal celebrations to mark the birth anniversary of Thiruvalluvar, a Tamil poet and philosopher.  It was first celebrated on May 17 and 18 […]