Behind Paris Olympic Mascot :-the Cap of liberty Subject : History Context: Mascots for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics are based on the enduring idea of liberty, taking the form of Phrygian caps, the headwear that has symbolised freedom for the French for centuries. What is the history of a Phrygian cap: […]
Biopic on freedom fighter Khudiram Bose to be screened for MPs during winter session Subject: History Who was Khudiram Bose? Khudiram Bose was born in 1889 at a small village in Midnapore district. He was drawn towards revolutionary activities, being inspired by a series of public lectures given by Sri Aurobindo and sister […]
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (Veer Savarkar) Subject :History Who was Veer Savarkar: He was a freedom fighter, politician, lawyer, writer, social reformer, and institutor of Hindutva ideology He was popularly known as Swatantryaveer Savarkar, Born in a Hindu Marathi family in Nashik, Maharashtra on May 28, 1883. He died on 26th February 1966 due […]
400th anniversary of Lachit Barphukan Subject : Culture/ History Context: Assam CM launched Launched an event for the 400th birth anniversary celebration of the Lachit Barphukan. Concept: Lachit Borphukan, born on November 24, 1622, was a commander and Bophukan (councillor) in the Ahom Kingdom, which reigned present-day Assam for over 600 years […]
Afzal Khan (general) and Shivaji: Subject :History Context: THE Supreme Court on Friday sought reports from officials of Maharasthra’s Satara district on the demolition drive conducted around the tomb of Afzal Khan, the 17thcentury commander of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur. Concept: Afzal Khan (died 20 November 1659) was a general who […]
Who was Nadaprabhu Kempegowda? Subject: History Context: Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, a 16th century chieftain of the Vijayanagara empire, is credited as the founder of Bengaluru. It is said that he conceived the idea of a new city while hunting with his minister, and later marked its territory by erecting towers in four corners of […]