French Invasion of Russia Subject : History Section: World History Concept : Russia asked French President Emmanuel Macron to remember the fate of Napoleon Bonaparte, after he called for Russia’s defeat against Ukraine. It also accused the president of being duplicitous in his diplomacy with Moscow. French Invasion under Napolean Bonaparte After winning […]
Contributions of Annie Besant Subject : History Section :Personalities Concept : Annie Besant, born on October 1, 1847, in Ireland, was a well-known political activist, freedom fighter, and supporter of the anti-Church movement and women’s rights. In the 1870s, Besant joined the National Secular Society and the Fabian Society, both of which advocated […]
Anti-encroachment drive in historic city of Mehrauli Subject: History Section: Medieval India Concept: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) carried out an anti-encroachment drive in the nearby villages of Mehrauli and Ladha Sarai leaving hundreds of families in uncertainty about their future. History of Delhi Purani Dilli, commonly referred to as Old Delhi, is […]
Lavani dance Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Concept: NCP leader Ajit Pawar has directed members of his party to not organise raunchy public shows in the name of Lavani, a folk song-and-dance performance that is popular in Maharashtra. Lavani folk art form The word Lavani comes from ‘lavanya’ or beauty. Lavani is […]
History of Ladakh Subject: History Section: Modern History Concept: Ladakh is a mountaneous region which is sandwiched between Karakoram Range in North and Himalayan Range in the South. It is composed of two districts: Leh – It is the 2nd largest district of India and it covers more than half of the area […]
Draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill 2022 Subject : History Section: Art and Culture Concept : A draft Bill, aimed at protecting India’s geological heritage that includes fossils, sedimentary rocks, natural structures, has raised alarm in India’s geo-sciences and paleontology community. Geo Heritage: “Geoheritage” is a generic but descriptive term […]
The Central Hall Subject : History Section: Art and Culture It is a place of historical importance. The transfer of power on the midnight of 14-15 August, 1947 from British to Indian hands took place in this Hall. The Indian Constitution was also framed in the Central Hall. The Central Hall is circular […]
Appeal for cow hug day unconstitutional – AITUC Subject : History Section :Modern India Concept : Leftwing trade union All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) questioned the appeal of Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) to mark February 14 as ‘cow hug day’. Terming it as shocking and outrageously appalling, the AITUC secretariat […]
History of child marriage Subject : History Section :Modern history Concept : From Rig vedic period to modern times, child marriage is practised throughout the country with religious sanctions. Hindu and Muslim Personal Laws do not explicitly prohibit child marriage. Manusmritis: It says that if the father fails to marry off his daughter […]