Source: This post on Battle of Walong has been created based on the article “Indian Army lines up month-long commemorative events to mark 62 years of Battle of Walong” published in The hindu on 18th October 2024. Why in news? The Indian Army is organizing a series of month-long events to commemorate the 62nd anniversary… Continue reading Battle of Walong
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Abhidhamma Divas
Source: This post on Abhidhamma Divas has been created based on the article “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Attend the Celebrations of Abhidhamma Divas andRecognition of Pali as a Classical Language” published in PIB on 16th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Abhidhamma Divas was celebrated on 17th October 2024 by Ministry of Culture in association… Continue reading Abhidhamma Divas
Chenchu Tribe
Source: The post on Chenchu Tribe is based on the article “A tribe out of time: how Chenchus have been caught between ancestral past and uncertain future in Andhra Pradesh” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2024. Why in the News? The Chenchus of Penukumadugu who are long residents of the dense Nallamala forests face dwindling… Continue reading Chenchu Tribe
Classical Language Status Granted to Five New Languages
Source: The post on Classical Language Status Granted to Five New Languages is based on the article “Marathi, Bengali among five granted classical language status by Union Cabinet” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved classical language status for five new languages: Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali and Prakrit.… Continue reading Classical Language Status Granted to Five New Languages
International Day of Non-Violence 2024
Source: The post on International Day of Non-Violence 2024 is based on the article “International Day of Non-Violence 2024″ published in “PIB” on 2nd October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, International Day of Non-Violence 2024 was observed on 2nd October. About International Day of Non-Violence 2024 1. About: October 2 is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence… Continue reading International Day of Non-Violence 2024
Mahakaleshwar Temple
Source: The post on Mahakal Temple is based on the article “Two dead as wall near Ujjain’s Mahakal temple collapses due to heavy rain” published in “India Today” on 27th september 2024. Why in the News? Due to heavy rainfall, it has recently caused the collapse of a boundary wall near the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh,… Continue reading Mahakaleshwar Temple
Port Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram
Source: This post on Port Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puramt has been created based on the article “Port Blair renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram: How the city got its name — and its connection with imperial Cholas”, published in Indian Express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah announced that Port Blair,… Continue reading Port Blair Renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram
Great Stupa of Sanchi
Source: This post on Great Stupa of Sanchi has been created based on the article “The story of the Great Stupa of Sanchi from Ashokan times to now”, published in Indian Express on 13th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited the replica of the East Gate of Sanchi’s Great Stupa, located… Continue reading Great Stupa of Sanchi
Guru Padmasambhava
Source- This post on International Conference on the Life and Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava has been created based on the article “International Buddhist Confederation to organize a Two-day Conference at Nalanda, Bihar on the Life and Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava” published in “PIB” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? The International Buddhist Confederation, in partnership with… Continue reading Guru Padmasambhava
Dhangars Community
Source- This post on Dhangars Community has been created based on the article “Who are the Dhangars of Maharashtra and why are they asking for ‘grazing corridors’ in forests?” published in “Indian Express” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? A large group of Dhangars marched to the subdivisional officer’s office in Khamgaon, Buldhana district,… Continue reading Dhangars Community
