St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is an annual holiday celebrated on March 17th. It is a cultural and religious celebration that marks the death anniversary of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has become a global celebration of Irish ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Kodava Hockey Festival

The Kodava hockey festival, an annual inter-family field hockey tournament held in the Kodagu district of Karnataka, is set to return after a four-year hiatus. The festival is organized by a different Kodava family each year and is named after ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Sports Current Affairs

Q+A: National Vaccination Day

National Vaccination Day, also known as Immunization Day or Polio Ravivar, is an annual event celebrated in India on March 16th. The day holds significant importance in India’s public health calendar, as it promotes vaccination campaigns and raises awareness about ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Meghalaya International Film Festival: Important Facts

The Meghalaya International Film Festival (Megh IFF) began on March 14 in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, India. The five-day event is the first-ever film festival in the state and is being held at the State Central Library. The inaugural ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

SCO Summit on ‘Collaboration In Sports and Physical Fitness’: Key Outcomes

The recently concluded three-day summit on “Collaboration in Sports and Physical Fitness” brought together delegates from eight Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) nations in New Delhi. The summit aimed to explore opportunities for collaboration in the field of sports and physical ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Fact Sheet: IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023

India’s Youth Affairs and Sports Minister, Anurag Singh Thakur, inaugurated the 13th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi, marking the beginning of a much-awaited event in the world of boxing. The tournament, hosted by the Boxing Federation of ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Sports Current Affairs

“Re(ad)dress: Return of Treasures” Exhibition

The “Re(ad)dress: Return of Treasures” Exhibition, which features 26 repatriated Indian antiquities, will be displayed in the national capital as part of efforts to raise awareness about the prevention of illicit trafficking of antiquities. The exhibition has been set up ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

What is Shab e-Barat?

Shab-e-Barat, also known as the Night of Forgiveness, is a significant Islamic event observed every year on the 15th of the Islamic month of Shaban. The term ‘Shab’ means night and ‘Bharaat’ means forgiveness. It is celebrated throughout South Asia, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

What is Yaoshang Festival?

Celebrated over five days during the full moon day of the Lamda month (February-March), Yaosang is one of the key festivals in Manipur. The festival is part of the indigenous traditions of the Meitei people. It begins just after sunset ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

What is Holi?

Holi celebrations mark the beginning of spring and the end of winter. It is also celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest. The main day of the festival, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil, will be celebrated ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs