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The Making of Mahatma
The Making of Mahatma refers to the developmental journey, influences and experiences that shaped Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi into the global figure later known as Mahatma Gandhi. The expression...Prohibition of Social Boycott Act
Maharashtra became the first state in India to bring a law making social boycott a crime. Under the Act, social boycott is a punishable criminal offence, which includes...The 2018 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) celebrated
The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated every year on January 9 to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the development of India. The day was...
Saraswati Tripathy
Saraswati Tripathy was an Indian freedom fighter and social worker from the state of Odisha, remembered for her dedication to Gandhian ideals and her lifelong service to rural...2017 Public Service Broadcasting Day (PSBD)
The Public Service Broadcasting Day (PSBD) is observed every year on November 12 to commemorate the first and last visit of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi...Amrendra Sharan appointed by Supreme Court (SC) as amicus curiae on plea seeking re-probe of Mahatma Gandhi assassination
The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has appointed senior advocate and former additional solicitor general Amrender Sharan as amicus curiae on a petition seeking reprobe into the assassination...The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Non-Violence observed on 2 October
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Non-Violence is observed every year on October 2 to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement...New Delhi is hosting 3rd edition of Women of India Organic Festival
The 3rd edition of Women of India Organic Festival has started at Dilli Haat in New Delhi on October 1, 2017. The purpose of the 15-day festival is...Ahmedabad formally accorded status of India’s first World Heritage City by UNESCO
Ahmedabad, the commercial capital of Gujarat, has been formally accorded the status of India’s first World Heritage City (WHC) by UNESCO. Irina Bokova, the Director General of UNESCO,...
Indira Canteen
Indira Canteen is a public welfare initiative launched by the Government of Karnataka in 2017 with the aim of providing subsidised, hygienic, and nutritious meals to the urban...
UGC-NTA NET Political Science – Political Theory – Feminism
Feminism is a socio-political movement that advocates for women’s rights and gender equality. It challenges patriarchal structures and seeks to address systemic inequalities. GKToday outlines here the key...
