Important Personalities in News For UPSC IAS Exam
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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

About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number of fixed… Continue reading 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

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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

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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

About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number of fixed… Continue reading 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

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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