Indian Navy unveils new epaulettes for admirals Subject: History Section: Modern India Context: The introduction of new designs for Admirals’ epaulettes and renaming of ranks within the Indian Navy symbolizes India’s devotion to its nautical legacy and a break from colonial legacies. This declaration came after December 4, Navy Day celebrations in Sindhudurg. […]
Life through geometry in Warli Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: Warli Whisperers by the Inherited Arts Forum traces the artistic journey of the Mashe family from Maharashtra. About Warli Paintings Warli is a traditional art form of Maharashtra. Its roots can be traced to as early as the 10th century A.D. […]
The Sahitya Akademi must do more to promote Indian literature Subject :History Section: Art and culture Context: Sahitya Akademi has recently announced its annual Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 in 24 languages. Sahitya Akademi Award 2023 Awards: 9 books of poetry, 6 novels, 5 short story collections, 3 essays and 1 literary study have […]
Bihar to develop Sita birthplace Subject :History Section: Art and culture Context: Bihar to develop Sita birthplace More about the news: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has launched a Rs 72-crore development plan for Goddess Sita’s birthplace at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi. What are the mentions of present-day Bihar in the Ramayana: The […]
From Gupta to Mughal history of Krishna Janam Sthan Subject :History Section: Art and Culture Context: The Allahabad High Court has ordered a survey of the Shai Idgah mosque Some facts about the Krishna Janam Sthan: The Krishna Janmasthan, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, has a rich history dating back 2,000 years. The […]
Anti-Nixon demonstration at ‘Boston Tea Party’ Subject :History Section: World history Context: The “Boston tea party,” which triggered off the American Revolution 200 years ago and subsequently led to the country’s independence from England was reenacted on December 17,2023 at Boston Harbour and India was the only foreign country which was invited to participate in the bicentennial because of “our common colonial past (The East India Company held both countries in virtual thraldom then) and revolutionary heritage.” About Boston Tea Party, 1773 The Boston Tea Party was an iconic event of the American history. In […]
What was Karan Singh proclamation of 1949 Subject : History Section: Modern India Context: SC to uphold abrogation of Article 370 citing Karan Singh proclamation of 1949 What was the proclamation by Karan Singh: Karan Singh’s proclamation declared the repeal of the Government of India Act, 1935, which previously governed Jammu and Kashmir’s […]
A Maulana who opposed Article 370, loved Krishna and wrote a famous ghazal Subject : History Section: Personality Context: Maulana Hasrat Mohani More about the news: During a Constituent Assembly debate on October 17, 1949,Urdu scholar Maulana Hasrat Mohani voiced his opposition to the special privileges granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article […]
In Greater Noida, a Shah Jahan-era tomb with Red Fort link Subject : History Section: Art and Culture Context: Shah Jahan-era tomb with Red Fort link More about the news: Greater Noida, known for modern infrastructure, houses a historical gem—the tomb of Ikram Khan, a key figure in the construction of Delhi’s Red […]
House Panel recommend Prayer at protected site of religious significance Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: House Panel recommend Prayer at protected site of religious significance More about the news: A parliamentary panel in India has recommended exploring the possibility of allowing puja (worship) and religious activities at Archaeological Survey of India […]