On this page, you can read about all the important and historical personalities in news, which are important for UPSC IAS Examination. The questions on personalities have been asked both in UPSC Prelims and Mains examination.
Personalities in News For UPSC IAS Exam
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles, 23rd December 2024
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Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 21st December 2024
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Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 20th December 2024
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M. S. Subbulakshmi
News: The Supreme Court, in a recent interim order, directed that Carnatic vocalist T.M. Krishna “should not be recognised” as a recipient of the Sangita Kalanidhi M.S. Subbulakshmi Award. About M. S. Subbulakshmi She was an Indian Carnatic singer. She was born on September 16, 1916, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu She was the first musician… Continue reading M. S. Subbulakshmi
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 17th December 2024
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Potti Sriramulu
News: The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to establishing a Telugu University named after Potti Sriramulu. About Potti Sriramulu He was an Indian freedom fighter known for his pivotal role in the creation of Andhra State. He was bestowed with the title ‘Amarajeevi‘ for his supreme sacrifice for… Continue reading Potti Sriramulu
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 16th December 2024
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Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 14th December 2024
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Must Read Daily Current Affairs Articles, 12th December 2024
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Must Read Daily Current Affairs Articles, 11th December 2024
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Must Read Daily Current Affairs Articles, 9th December 2024
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Must Read Daily Current Affairs Articles, 6th December 2024
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Ajmer Sharif and Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
News: An Ajmer court recently accepted a petition by the Hindu Sena, which claims that a Shiva temple lies beneath the Ajmer Sharif dargah. About Ajmer Sharif It is the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, the revered Sufi saint from Persia. The shrine was built by Mughal King Humayun. The white marble dome of Chishti’s… Continue reading Ajmer Sharif and Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
Must Read Daily Current Affairs Articles, 29th November 2024
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Birsa Munda
Source: This post on Birsa Munda has been created based on the article “Prime Minister pays tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary, commemorated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary, celebrated as… Continue reading Birsa Munda
Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Source- This post on Vivekananda Rock Memorial has been created based on the article “PM Modi to meditate at Tamil Nadu’s Vivekananda Rock Memorial to mark culmination of Lok Sabha campaign” published in “The Hindu” on 30 May 2024. Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari for meditation.… Continue reading Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Nana Jagannath Shankarseth
Source-This post on Nana Jagannath Shankarseth is based on the article “Who was Nana Jagannath Shankarseth, the social reformer ‘architect of Mumbai‘” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? The Maharashtra government recently requested the Ministry of Railways to rename Mumbai Central station after Nana Jagannath Shankarseth. Who was… Continue reading Nana Jagannath Shankarseth
Sant Ravidas
Source-This post on Sant Ravidas has been created based on the article “Prime Minister pays tributes to Sant Ravidas on his birth anniversary“published in “PIB” on 26 February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of Sant Ravidas in Varanasi and offered floral tribute on the occasion of his 647th… Continue reading Sant Ravidas
Rani Chennamma
Source-This post on Rani Chennamma is based on the article “How Rani Chennamma’s revolt against the British inspired a national campaign for women’s rights” published in “The Indian Express” on 20th February 2024. Why in the News? To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Rani Chennamma’s rebellion against the British, various social groups across the country… Continue reading Rani Chennamma
Acharya Shri Vidyasagarji Maharaj
Source-This post on Acharya Shri Vidyasagarji Maharaj is based on the article “PM Narendra Modi writes on Sant Shiromani Acharya Vidhyasagar Maharaj: Loss of a guiding light” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Acharya Shri Vidyasagarji Maharaj attained samadhi on February 18, 2024, at Chandragiri Teerth in… Continue reading Acharya Shri Vidyasagarji Maharaj
Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan
Source-This post on Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan is based on the article “M.S. Swaminathan, P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh to get Bharat Ratna” published in “The Hindu” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? The government has recently announced that the Bharat Ratna will be conferred on former PM… Continue reading Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan
Late former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna
Source-This post is based on the article “Late former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna” published in “Times of India” on 23rd January 2024. Why in the News? Recently Government of India has announced that Late former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur will be posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna. Who was Karpoori… Continue reading Late former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be awarded Bharat Ratna
Macron for Republic Day 2024: Exploring India’s Criteria for Selecting the Republic Day Chief Guest
Source– This post is based on the article “Macron for Republic Day 2024: How India chooses its Republic Day chief guest” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? France’s President Emmanuel Macron will be India’s chief guest for its 2024 Republic Day celebrations. How is the Republic Day Chief… Continue reading Macron for Republic Day 2024: Exploring India’s Criteria for Selecting the Republic Day Chief Guest
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize: Activist Ali Abu Awwad and pianist Daniel Barenboim wins
Source: The post is based on the article “Indira Gandhi Peace Prize: Activist Ali Abu Awwad and pianist Daniel Barenboim wins” published in “The Hindu” on 16th December 2023 Why in the News? The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2023 has been jointly awarded to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad.… Continue reading Indira Gandhi Peace Prize: Activist Ali Abu Awwad and pianist Daniel Barenboim wins
The Langlands Program
Source– This post is based on the article “Meet the Langlands Program, the world’s biggest maths project | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on November 21, 2023. Why in the News? Langlands Program provides a beautifully intricate set of connections between various areas of mathematics, pointing the way toward novel solutions for old problems in… Continue reading The Langlands Program