biography

Sree Narayana Guru (1856–1928), Key Movements and Literary Works

Context: The Prime Minister recently attended the centenary celebration of the 1925 meeting between Mahatma Gandhi and Sree Narayana Guru at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. About Sree Narayana Guru (1856–1928) Identity: Saint, philosopher, spiritual leader, and social reformer from Kerala....

Meet Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla: India’s First Astronaut to ISS for Axiom-4 Mission

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to be the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) as the Ax-4's pilot. A seasoned Indian Air Force test pilot with thousands of flight hours on a range of...

Meet Saraswathi Rajamani: India’s First Female Spy during Freedom Struggle

Context: Saraswathi Rajamani was India’s first female spy during the freedom struggle. About Saraswathi Rajamani Saraswathi Rajamani was born on 11 January 1927 in Rangoon (now Yangon), Burma, into a wealthy, freedom-fighter family. At age 10, she impressed Mahatma Gandhi...

Ahilya Bai Holkar Biography, Key Contributions and Legacy

Context: Ahilyabai Holkar Jayanti 2025 is the 300th birth anniversary of Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar on May 31, 2025. Ahilyabai Holkar was born in 1725 in Chondi, Maharashtra. She was a visionary queen of the Malwa kingdom, known for her fair...

Chaudhary Charan Singh Biography, Political Career and Legacy

Chaudhary Charan Singh is remembered as one of India’s most influential leaders who tirelessly worked for the welfare of farmers and the rural population. Born in a humble peasant family, Singh rose through the political ranks to become the 5th...

MR Srinivasan (1930-2025): Pioneering Nuclear Scientist Passed Away

Context: Dr. Malur Ramasamy Srinivasan passed away at the age of 95. Who was MR Srinivasan? MR Srinivasan was a prominent Indian nuclear scientist and mechanical engineer. Roles Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission Founding chairman of the Nuclear Power Corporation...

Maharana Pratap Jayanti, Biography and Battle of Haldighati

Maharana Pratap Singh Sisodia (महाराणा प्रताप सिंह सिसोदिया) was a legendary Rajput monarch of Mewar, which is a kingdom in today's Rajasthan, India. He is remembered as one of the greatest, courageous and rebellious leaders in Indian history, and he...

Veer Savarkar Jayanti 2025, Biography, Legacy and Contribution

Context: Veer Savarkar Jayanti is annually observed on 28th May to commemorate the birthday of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (1883-1966), a great freedom fighter, political thinker, poet, and social worker. Savarkar was born in Bhagur, Maharashtra. He was the trailblazer of...

Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Biography, Political Career, Role in Freedom Struggle and Legacy

Context: The government honoured Neelam Sajiva Reddy on his 110th birth anniversary. About Neelam Sanjiva Reddy Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (19 May 1913 – 1 June 1996) was an eminent Indian statesman and politician who was the sixth President of India...

Neeraj Chopra Biography: Breaches 90m Mark at Doha Diamond League 2025

Neeraj Chopra made history by breaching the 90-metre mark with a 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League 2025, becoming the 25th man to achieve this feat. Despite finishing second to Germany’s Julian Weber, Neeraj’s breakthrough marks a new chapter...