Context: Recently, the Union Culture Ministry of India announced that January 23 - birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, would be celebrated as “Parakram Diwas”, to mark day of courage every year. More on the news: The government had decided to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary year starting from January 23, 2021 in a befitting manner ... .Read more
Updated on 20 January, 2021 GS1 Modern Indian History
Context: As Pongal celebrations began in Tamil Nadu, the traditional bull-taming sport - Jallikattu, has once again caught the attention. More on the news: With Assembly polls round the corner in Tamil Nadu, the Pongal festival and Jallikattu, have led to tug of war between different political parties on the issue. Jallikattu is a cont... .Read more
Updated on 18 January, 2021 GS1 Current Affairs
Context: Recently, Karnataka Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the ‘New Anubhava Mantapa’ in Basavakalyan, the place where 12th century poet-philosopher Basaveshwara lived for most of his life. More on the news: It is a ₹500-crore project, scheduled to be completed within two years on a 7.5-acre area. ... .Read more
Updated on 7 January, 2021 GS1 Art & Culture