News: An Ajmer court’s recent decision to admit a petition for a survey of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah has sparked calls for a similar investigation into the historic Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra. Ajmer’s deputy mayor has claimed that the site was originally a Sanskrit college and Jain temple before being converted into a mosque… Continue reading Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
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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
Women Pioneers of the Indian Constitution
News: The Indian Constitution was crafted by 299 members of the Constituent Assembly, including 15 extraordinary women from varied backgrounds. It included leaders like Sarojini Naidu and Sucheta Kripalani and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit. It also included lesser-known women from across the country who actively contributed to debates on gender, caste, and reservations. The article discusses… Continue reading Women Pioneers of the Indian Constitution
Lothal- Harrapan Port Town
News: An IIT Delhi student recently lost her life while conducting research near the archaeological site of Lothal in Gujarat. About Lothal 1. It was one of the southernmost sites of the Indus Valley civilization (IVC). 2. Its archaeological remains is located along the Bhogava river, a tributary of Sabarmati, in the Gulf of Khambat.… Continue reading Lothal- Harrapan Port Town
Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEPs)
Source: This post on Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEPs) has been created based on the article “CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES” published in PIB on 26th November 2024. Why in news? The Ministry of Culture actively signs Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEPs). About Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEPs) 1. The Ministry of Culture actively signs Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEPs) to… Continue reading Cultural Exchange Programmes (CEPs)
Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
Source: This post on Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar has been created based on the article “82 Young Artists to be Conferred Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puruskar for the Years 2022 and 2023, Tomorrow” published in PIB on 23rd November 2024. Why in news? The Union Minister of Culture and Tourism conferred the prestigious Ustad… Continue reading Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
Significant Archaeological Discovery at Kerala
Source: This post on Significant Archaeological Discovery at Kanhirapoil, Kerala has been created based on the article “Rock-cut footprints, human figure dating back to Megalithic period unearthed at Kerala’s Kanhirapoil” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2024. Why in news? A major archaeological discovery has been made at Kanhirapoil, located in the Madikkai grama… Continue reading Significant Archaeological Discovery at Kerala
‘Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Samman’ Campaign
Source: This post on ‘Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Samman’ Campaign has been created based on the article “Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Samman Campaign” published in PIB on 20th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the third regional event of the ‘Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman’ campaign was held at IIT Guwahati. This regional event was organized… Continue reading ‘Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Samman’ Campaign
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
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir
Source: This post on Shree Swaminarayan Mandir has been created based on the article “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participates in 200th year celebrations of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Vadtal, Gujarat” published in PIB on 12th November 2024. Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently celebrates 200th Anniversary of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Vadtal. About… Continue reading Shree Swaminarayan Mandir
