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BANKIM CHANDRA CHATTOPADHYAY

Indian Prime Minister paid homage to Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his Jayanti on 27th June. Important points: He was one of the greatest novelists and poets of India. He was born on 27th June 1838 in the village of Kanthapura in the town of North 24 Parganas, Naihati, present …

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SANT KABIR DAS

Recently, Sant Kabir Das Jayanti was observed on 24th June, 2021 to mark the birth anniversary of Sant Kabirdas. Kabirdas Jayanti is celebrated on the Jyeshtha Purnima tithi, as per the Hindu lunar calendar. Important points: Sant Kabir Das was born in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. He was …

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LOTHAL

The Ministry of Culture (MoC) and Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for ‘Cooperation in Development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)’ at Lothal, Gujarat. Important points: NMHC will be developed in Lothal region of Gujarat. It would be developed as an international …

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MUGHAL ARCHITECTURE

Recently, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) notified that all centrally protected monuments, sites, and museums across the country including the Humayun’s Tomb will reopen for visitors from 16th June 2021. Humayun’s tomb in Delhi is a fine specimen of the great Mughal architecture. ASI, under the Ministry of Culture, …

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MONSOON SEASON

After arriving at the Kerala Coast two days behind the schedule, the Southwest Monsoon has hit early across some areas of south peninsular and central India. Important points: Cyclone Yaas, formed in the Bay of Bengal in May, helped in bringing the crucial southwest monsoon winds over the Andaman Sea.. …

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WAR HISTORY- DECLASSIFICATION, COMPILATION AND PUBLICATION

The Union Defence Minister has approved a policy on archiving, declassification, compilation and publication of war and operations histories by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Important points: Timely publication of war histories would give people an accurate account of the events, provide authentic material for academic research and counter the …

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WORLD OCEAN DAY

Recently, on the occasion of World Ocean Day (8th June), the National Geographic magazine has recognised the ‘Southern Ocean’ as the world’s fifth ocean. The International Hydrographic Organization too had recognised ‘Southern Ocean’ as a distinct body of water surrounding Antarctica in 1937 but had repealed the same in 1953. …

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HIMALAYAN MOUNTAIN RANGES

According to UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) mountain ranges could lose up to two-third of its ice by 2100. About 2 billion people may face food, water shortages by 2100. Important points: It is often referred to as the ‘Third Pole’, on earth, is spread …

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MARATHA KING’S CORONATION DAY

On the occasion of the anniversary of Maratha king’s coronation day (6th June), the Goa government has released a short film on Chhatrapati Shivaji. Important points: He was born on 19th February, 1630 at Shivneri Fort in District Pune in the present-day state of Maharashtra. He was born to Shahaji Bhonsle, a Maratha general who held the jagirs …

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CYCLONE YAAS

Recently, cyclone Yaas made landfall south of Balasore in Odisha. Earlier, another cyclonic storm named ‘Cyclone Tauktae’ had affected the Indian states of Kerala, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka, along with two Union Territories: Daman & Diu and Lakshadweep. Important points: The cyclone has been named Yaas by Oman. The word Yaas has originated from the Persian language …

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