Bharat Ratna Current Affairs, GK & 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 the ICU. She was an asset to the film industry and won numerous awards throughout ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News
Topics: Bharat Ratna • Bharat Ratna awardee Lata Mangeshkar • Lata Mangeshkar • Lata Mangeshkar Award • National Lata Mangeshkar Award • Nightingale of India
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. Cabinet also decided to constitute Asom Bibhushan, Assam Bhushan Award and Asom Shree award which ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News
Topics: Asom Bibhushan • Asom Ratna Award • Asom Shree award • Assam Bhushan Award • Bharat Ratna • Padma Awards
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 Research Organisation. When did ISRO Espionage case begin? The case began with the arrest of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs • Persons in News
Topics: Bharat Ratna • CBI • Cryogenic Engine • ISRO • Nambi Narayanan • National Human Rights Commission • Persons in News • Supreme court
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 14, 1891. He struggled for equality throughout his life. Thus, his birthday is also celebrated ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Persons in News
Topics: Ambedkar • Ambedkar Jayanti • Bharat Ratna • Persons in News • Poona Pact • United Nations • untouchablity
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 and 1999, and also between 1999 and 2004. He was elected to the Indian Parliament ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Atal Bihar Vajpayee • Atal Tunnel • Bharat Ratna • Good Governance Day • Parliament Attack • Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana • Prevention of Terrorism Act • Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan