Bharat Ratna Award 2024 Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, has been awarded to five distinguished individuals in 2024, marking the highest number of recipients in a single year. The awardees are: Name Description Karpoori Thakur (Posthumous) Renowned socialist leader and former Chief Minister of Bihar, fondly known as ‘Jan Nayak’ (people’s leader). Honoured for …
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Important International Days 2024 International Days and weeks are celebrated to promote awareness of that specific day through actions taken by concerned Organizations and governments of the Countries. These events are commemorated by the United Nations specialised organisations, such as UNESCO, UNICEF, FAO, etc. when they relate to matters that lie under their purview and …
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Who is Sarojini Naidu? Sarojini Naidu was a political activist, poet, and supporter of Indian independence. She goes by the name “The Nightingale of India,” and she is a well-known orator and poet. Sarojini Naidu was born on 13 February 1879, Hyderabad and Died on 2 March 1949, Lucknow, due to cardiac arrest at 3:30 …
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President addresses Joint Session of the Parliament Context: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Joint Session of the Parliament. Historical Evolution Establishment of the Practice: The tradition of the President addressing Parliament in India commenced following the 1919 Government of India Act. Early Years (1947-1950): Between 1947 and 1950, no addresses were made to the Constituent …
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Context: The 75th Republic Day of India is a moment to celebrate the nation’s progress and honour the pivotal roles played by many, including the often overlooked contributions of pre-independence feminist movements, in shaping our democracy. Timeline of Early Women’s Suffrage Movement in India 1917: A delegation of women activists presents a memorandum of demands …
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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose The patriotism of Indian Nationalist Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose has left a lasting impression on many Indians On January 23, 1897, he was born in Cuttack, Orissa. He is well-known for founding the organization “Azad Hind Fauj,” and his slogan is “Tum Mujhe Khoon Do, Main Tumhe Azadi Dunga.” The burn …
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What is Non Cooperation Movement? Mahatma Gandhi organized the Non-Cooperation Movement from 1920-1922, to persuade the British government of India to grant India Swaraj or self-rule. Non-Cooperation Movement was one of Gandhi’s earliest planned instances of the widespread Civil Disobedience Movement (Satyagraha). The Non-Cooperation Movement is said to have existed between September 1920 and February …
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Vikram Sarabhai Vikram Sarabhai, an eminent scientist, visionary, and the founding father of the Indian space program, left an indelible mark on the world of science and technology. His unwavering dedication, pioneering vision, and relentless efforts have played a pivotal role in shaping India’s journey into space exploration. This article explores the life, achievements, and …
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Current Affairs 28th August 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Picoflare Jets Context: Extreme ultraviolet images of the Sun obtained by the Solar Orbiter spacecraft have revealed the picoflare jets. What are Picoflare Jets? Definition: The picoflare jets emanate from structures on the corona called coronal holes where the sun’s magnetic field stretches into space rather …
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Current Affairs 24th July 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam Adjournment Motion Context: A group of MPs have moved a motion of Adjournment of the business in Lok Sabha to discuss over the ongoing Manipur violence. About Adjournment Motion Adjournment motion is introduced only in the Lok Sabha to draw the attention of the House to …
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