Recently, the Prime Minister called 17th century Ahom general LachitBorphukan a symbol of India’s “AtmaNirbhar military might”. LachitBorphukan: Born on 24th November, 1622, Borphukan was known for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat, 1671 in which an attempt by Mughal forces to capture Assam was thwarted. He was the inspiration behind strengthening India’s naval force and revitalising inland water …
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The government has recently formed a Maharaja Anangpal II Memorial Committee to popularise the legacy of 11th-century Tomar king, Anangpal II. Crediting him with giving Delhi its present name and also repopulating it, the National Monument Authority — which functions under the Ministry of Culture — has embarked on a mission …
Read More »Anangpal II: Tomar Dynasty
Recently, a seminar highlighted the legacy of the long-forgotten Tomar king – Anangpal II. Anangpal II: Anangpal II, popularly known as AnangpalTomar, belonged to the Tomar dynasty. He was the founder of DhillikaPuri, which eventually became Delhi. Evidence about the early history of Delhi is inscribed on the iron pillar of Masjid Quwaatul Islam, adjacent to QutubMinar. Multiple inscriptions and coins …
Read More »KATHAKALI MAESTRO GURU CHEMANCHERI KUNHIRAMAN NAIR
Recently, the Kathakali actor Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair died at the age of 105 in Kozhikode, Kerala. He played a significant role in making Indian classical dances popular in Kerala. Important Points: Guru Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair was born on 16th June, 1916. He studied at Kalladikkodan school of Kathakali and was specialised in “Kalladikodan” style. The …
Read More »PANEL ON MYTHICAL SARASVATI RIVER
The Centre has reconstituted an advisory committee to chalk out a plan for studying the mythical Sarasvati river for the next two years, after the earlier panel’s term ended in 2019. About: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on March 10 issued a notification for “reconstitution of the Advisory Committee …
Read More »SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD 2020
The National Academy of Letters have announced the names for the “Sahitya Akademi Award 2020 on March 12, 2021. The names were announced during the opening of annual “Festival of Letters” event. Highlights The award will be bestowed upon the politician-writer M Veerappa Moily, poet Arundhathi Subramaniam along with other …
Read More »DANDI MARCH
With the Prime Minister flagging off the ‘Padyatra’ (Freedom March) from Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad and inaugurating the curtain raiser activities of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ – a series of events will be organised by the Government of India to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of India’s Independence launched 75 weeks before 15 …
Read More »INDONESIA’S MT. SINABUNG
Recently, Mt. Sinabung an active volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has erupted. Earlier, other volcanoes of Indonesia- Merapi volcano and Semeru volcano- had erupted. Mt. Sinabung: Sinabung (2,600-metre) is located in Karo regency, North Sumatra. Sinabung is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia, which is prone to seismic upheaval due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire. …
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GS-1 EARTH’S HIDDEN LAYER Scientists have recently detected the signs of a hidden structure inside the core of Planet Earth. This sign has the potential to change the long-standing narrative of what lies at centre of Earth. This layer is being termed as the ‘fifth layer’. Highlights As per the …
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GS-1 WORLD HERITAGE SITES Union Minister of Culture and Tourism informed Lok Sabha about the Declaration Of World Heritage Sites By UNESCO. Important points: At present, India has 38 World Heritage Properties. All the sites under the Ministry are conserved as per ASI’s Conservation Policy. At present, India has 42 …
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