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Who was Sir M Visvesvaraya?
Sir M Visvesvaraya was an Indian civil engineer, administrator, and statesman. Born on September 15, 1861, in Muddenahalli village in the erstwhile Kingdom of Mysore, Sir M Visvesvaraya played a pivotal role in the development of the state of Mysore ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Bharat Ratna awardee Lata Mangeshkar
Legendary Singer Lata Mangeshkar took her last breath on February 6, 2022, at the age of 92. Key Facts She was tested Covid-19 positive on January 8 and was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital. She was under observation in ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Assam to provide Bharat Ratna and Padma like Awards
On the line of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards, Assam cabinet has decided to institute Asom Ratna Award. About newly announced awards Asom Ratna Award award will be presented every year to one person for his significant contribution to society. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
ISRO Espionage Case
On April 15, 2021, the Supreme Court ordered a CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) probe into the role of Kerala Police officers in framing Nambi Narayanan in the 1994 Espionage Case. Nambi Narayanan was a scientist at the Indian Space ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Ambedkar Jayanti: April 14
Every year India celebrates Ambedkar Jayanti or Bhim Jayanti on April 14. The day is also called Ambedkar Remembrance Day. Since 2015, April 14 is observed as an official public holiday in India. About Ambedkar Ambedkar was born on April ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Good Governance Day: December 25
Every year Good Governance Day is celebrated on December 25 to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The Good Governance Day was established in 2014. Atal Bihari Vajpayee He served as Prime Minister between 1998 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated throughout the country
On April 14, 2020, India celebrated the 129th birth anniversary of Bhimarao Ramji Ambedkar. Amidst the lock down, his birth anniversary is being celebrated digitally by the whole of India. The Indian Constitution was prepared under the leadership of Ambedkar. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Mary Kom becomes First woman Sportsperson to win Padma Vibhushan
Six-time World Amateur Boxing Champion and Olympian bronze medallist (London 2012), MC Mary Kom was announced as one of the recipients of the prestigious ‘Padma Vibhushan’ award on the occasion of Republic Day 2020. Mary Kom became the first women ..