Commemorative stamp
UN released commemorative stamp on 40th anniversary of Small Pox Eradication
On May 9, 2020, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Postal Agency released a commemorative stamp to mark 40th anniversary of eradication of small pox. Highlights The World Health Organization small pox eradication campaign was initiated in 1967. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Commemorative stamps released on 150th celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust
On January 12, 2020, PM Modi attended the 150th celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust. During the celebration, the prime minister launched commemorative stamps of the port trust. Highlights During the celebrations, the PM also launched Rs 600 crore worth port ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Stamps released to commemorate contribution of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
On December 26, 2019, Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman released postage stamps to commemorate the services of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in order to protect the nation. Significance DRI plays an immense role to counter smuggling and preserve ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Commemorative Coin released on Paramahansa Yogananda
The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitaraman released a commemorative coin on Paramahansa Yogananda to mark his 125th birth anniversary on October 29, 2019. Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda was an Indian monk, guru and yogi who ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
PM releases commemorative stamp to honour IAF Marshal late Arjan Singh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released commemorative stamp to honour Marshal of Air Force late Arjan Singh in New Delhi. It was released ‘at home’ programme of the Indian Air Force to mark its 87th raising day. The stamp was released ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
PM releases commemorative coin and stamp on Sikh Guru Gobind Singh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin and stamp on Guru Gobind Singh to mark the 350th birth anniversary. On the occasion, Prime Minister Modi underlined the role of Guru Gobind Singh in uniting the country through Khalsa sect. Commemorative ..
PM Modi launches Paika Rebellion Chair in Utkal University
PM Modi announced setting up of a Chair on the Paika Rebellion, in Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. He also released a commemorative stamp and coin on the Paika Rebellion. Paika Rebellion The Paika Rebellion of 1817 in Odisha briefly shook the ..
India and Canadawill jointly issue postage stamps with Diwali as theme
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently informed that India and Canada have mutually agreed to jointly issue a set of two Commemorative Postage Stamps on the theme Diwali. The joint stamps will be released on ..