News: The Maharashtra government has reclaimed the iconic sword of Maratha warrior Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I at an auction in London. About Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I Raghuji Bhosale I (also spelt Raghoji Bhonsle) was a Maratha ruler and military commander born in 1695. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Maratha Empire… Continue reading Raje Raghuji Bhonsle I
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Sir Sankaran Nair
News: The Prime Minister’s tribute acknowledged Sankaran Nair’s fearless voice against British tyranny on the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Sir Sankaran Nair. About Sir Sankaran Nair He was a prominent Indian jurist, social reformer, and nationalist known for his contributions to the Indian freedom struggle and for advocating civil rights under British rule.… Continue reading Sir Sankaran Nair
Tribhuvandas Patel
News– The Lok Sabha has approved a Bill to establish Tribhuvan Sahkari University in Anand, Gujarat. About Tribhuvandas Patel Tribhuvandas Patel is considered the “father of the cooperative movement” in India. He was pivotal in founding the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (KDCMPUL) in 1946, which later became Amul. Verghese Kurien was brought into… Continue reading Tribhuvandas Patel
Libia Lobo Sardesai- Goa Freedom Fighter
News- Recently, Goa’s freedom fighter Libia Lobo Sardesai, was honoured with the Padma Shri for her pivotal role in the state’s liberation struggle. About Libia Lobo Sardesai She was born on May 25, 1924 in Portuguese-ruled Goa. Role in Goa’s Liberation: Actively participated in the Goan nationalist movement during her college years. Played a key… Continue reading Libia Lobo Sardesai- Goa Freedom Fighter
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
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
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
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
