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Recently, the Prime Minister has set up a 53-member committee to mark the 150th birth anniversary of spiritual leader Sri Aurobindo on 15th August 2022. Important points: Aurobindo Ghose was born in Calcutta on 15th August 1872. He was a yogi, seer, philosopher, poet, and Indian nationalist who propounded a …

Recently, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) carried out excavations at two prominent sites of Chalcolithic affiliations in Central India (Eran, district Sagar and at Tewar, district Jabalpur) in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Important points: The end of the Neolithic period saw the use of metals. Several cultures were based …

Recently, Durga Puja in Kolkata has been inscribed on the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity. It is the first festival in Asia to achieve recognition as UNESCO ICH of Humanity. Earlier, UNESCO announced the Harappan city of Dholavira in Gujarat as India’s 40th world …

Recently, C. Rajagopalachari is remembered on his 143rd birth anniversary. He is remembered for his contributions to the freedom struggle, administrative and intellectual prowess. Important points: Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly known as Rajaji, was born on December 10th in 1878. He studied law from the Presidency College in Madras (now Chennai), …

Recently, the Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on his martyrdom day. Important points: Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth Sikh Guru, often venerated as the ‘Protector of Humanity’ (Srisht-di-Chadar) by the Sikhs. He is known as a great teacher, Guru Tegh Bahadur …

Recently, Cyclone Jawad has hit the east coast of India particularly the State of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Although the cyclone weakened and didn’t cause much damage, it highlighted that India’s cyclone management approach was largely based on evacuation. Thus, India’s cyclone management must incorporate Mitigation and Preparedness measures. Mitigation …

Recently, Mount Semeru volcano of Indonesia erupted which killed at least 14 persons and left dozens injured. The last time it erupted was in December 2020. Important points: Semeru, also known as the Great Mountain – is the highest volcano in Java and one of the most active. Semeru volcano …

Recently, National Cadet Corps (NCC) has announced to conduct ‘Azadi ki Vijay Shrankhla aur Sanskritiyon ka Mahasangam’ event as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (75th Anniversary of India’s Independence). Under Azadi ki Vijay Shrankhla’ program, the bravehearts of the Indo-Pakistan 1971 War are being honoured at 75 locations throughout …

Recently, the Prime Minister has paid tributes to Babasaheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas. Important points: Parinirvana, regarded as one of the major principles as well as goals of Buddhism, is a Sanskrit term which means release or freedom after death. As per the Buddhist text Mahaparinibbana Sutta, the …

Recently, the Ministry of Culture has launched a Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Development of Buddhist/Tibetan Culture and Art under “Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojna (KSVY)”. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to the voluntary Buddhist and Tibetan Organizations including Monasteries engaged in the propagation and scientific development of …