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Shaheed Diwas – Update (March, 2022)
Shaheed Diwas is also known as Martyrs’ Day. This day honours the valour of the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the nation. On this day, in 1931, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru were hanged to death ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Nepal introduces Text Books with new map including Indian territories
On September 18, 2020, the Nepal government introduced new textbooks with revised political map of the country. The new political map includes Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura areas. These regions are claimed by India. What is the dispute? India and Nepal ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
GoI to convert world’s only horse serving cavalry into regular armoured regiment
The Indian Army is to convert the 61st cavalry, the only horse serving cavalry in the world into a regular armoured regiment with tanks. Highlights The main aim of the plan is to convert the 61st cavalry into a combat ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Utkala Dibasa, Odisha Statehood Day celebrated on April 1
Every year, the state of Odisha celebrates Utkal Divas on April 1. The tradition of the celebration is being followed for 84 years now. Being the 9th largest state, the state is rich in mineral resources. It is a major ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
February 20: Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh celebrate their Statehood Day
On February 20, the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram are celebrating their statehood day. Statehood day marks the day of formation of the states. Arunachal Pradesh became a state on 20th February 1987. And Mizoram that was a part ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Peace Museum Inaugurated
The Imphal Peace Museum at Red Hill was inaugurated to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Imphal. The museum was developed with ith the support of the Nippon Foundation (TNF) in collaboration with Manipur Tourism Forum and Manipur ..
Seychelles President’s Underwater Speech
Seychelles President Danny Faure delivered a speech from deep below the ocean’s surface. Seychelles President made a global plea for stronger protection of the Oceans which are beating blue heart of our planet. The underwater speech comes at a time ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
US approves sale of 24 MH 60 Romeo Seahawk helicopters to India
The United States Department of State on Tuesday approved the sale of 24 multi-role MH-60 Romeo Seahawk helicopters to India at a price of $2.4 billion (Rs 16,516 crore). Sale of MH 60 Romeo Seahawk helicopters The Lockheed Martin-built helicopters ..