Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Subject: History Section: Modern INDIA Concept: It grew out of the work of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the Aligarh Movement. It was founded as the Madrasatul Uloom in 1875 in Aligarh and evolved into the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College. In 1877, Sir Syed founded the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College in […]

    Vijayanagara Kingdom Subject: History Section : Medieval History Concept : Salman Rushdie’s latest work, “Victory City” is a fictionalised telling of the story of Vijayanagara, one of the richest and most powerful kingdoms in mediaeval India. About Vijayanagar Kingdom It was founded in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka (with the blessings of Guru […]

    Age of consent in India Subject : History Section : Modern India India’s age of consent for sex is set at 18 years under the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, regardless of gender. In 1892, the marital rape and subsequent death of a 10-year-old girl, Phulmoni Dasi, caused the age of consent to […]

    International theatre festival of Kerala Subject : History Section : Art and Culture Concept : The International Theatre Festival of Kerala will turn Thrissur into a global stage. Music, art, and drama will be the central focus during this 10-day event. The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Humanity Must Unite’. Global events […]

    Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary Subject : History Section :Personality Concept : At the age of 78, Mahatma Gandhi was killed on January 30, 1948, in the grounds of Birla House, a sizable palace in the heart of New Delhi that is today known as Gandhi Smriti. Nathuram Vinayak Godse, a right-wing Hindu paramilitary […]

    Mughal Gardens renamed as Amrit Udyan Subject : History Section :  Art and Culture Concept : The iconic Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House) in Delhi have been renamed as Amrit Udyan. The cluster of about 15 gardens will collectively be known as Amrit Udyan. Individual gardens within the sprawling Presidential […]

    Sea winds erode Sundarbans temple Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Concept: The impact of climate change, especially the increase in air salinity, is eroding the outer wall of Jatar Deul, an 11th century terracotta Shiva temple. It is located at Raidighi in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. According to the Archeological Survey […]

    Ramacharitmanas Subject:  History Section: Art and Culture Concept: On January 11, Bihar Education Minister Chandra Shekhar said the Ramcharitmanas, spreads hatred in society. About Ramacharitmanas The Ramcharitmanas is based on the Ramayana, sage Valmiki’s great epic. It is the holiest book of the Indo-Gangetic region, and among the world’s most read holy books. […]

    Padma Bhushan Subject : History Section: Personality Concept : Dr Kapil Kapoor, former pro vice-chancellor of JNU and former professor of JNU’s Centre for Linguistics and English and Centre for Sanskrit Studies, won the Padma Bhushan on Wednesday for his work in the field of literature and education. Contributions Kapil Kapoor, (born 17 […]