UNESCO World Heritage City

Context in Current Affairs: Orchha and Gwalior cities of Madhya Pradesh have been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Cities. Orchha city The city is famous for its palaces and temples and was the capital of Bundela Kingdom in the 16th century. The famous places in the city are Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Topics: Gwalior • UNESCO • UNESCO world heritage sites • UNESCOS World Heritage List. • United Nations • World Heritage City • World Heritage Committee

PM Modi: Rs 100 Commemorative Coin in honour of Vijaya Raje Scindia

On October 12, 2020, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to release a commemorative coin of 100 rupees in honour of Vijaya Raje Scindia. Vijaya Raje Scindia is also known as Rajmata of Gwalior. The coin is being released to celebrate the birth centenary of Vijaya Raje Scindia. She was one of the Founder members ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Persons in News Current Affairs

Topics: Bharatiya Jana Sangh • Birth Centenary • BJP • Coinage Act • Commemorative coin • Gwalior • Vijaya Raje Scindia

Tansen Samaroh begins in Gwalior

The 5-day Musical extravaganza, Tansen Samaroh or Tansen Sangeet Samaroh is celebrated annually in the month of December near the tomb of Tansen, located at Behat village in Gwalior district and is organized by the Academy of the Department of Culture under the Government of Madhya Pradesh. Artists from all over the country are invited ..

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Topics: Gwalior • Hindustani • Madhya Pradesh • Pandit Vidyadhar Vyas • Tansen • Tansen Samaroh • Union Minister for information and Broadcasting

Madhya Pradesh: Sportspersons will get 5% reservation in government jobs

The state government of Madhya Pradesh has announced 5% reservation to national and international medallists sportspersons in state government jobs. The announcement in this regard was made by Madhya Pradesh Minister of Sports and Youth Welfare Jitu Patwari while inaugurating the Regional Olympic Games at Kampoo sports complex in Gwalior. Key Highlights As per Chief ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Topics: Gwalior • Job Reservation • Madhya Pradesh • Regional Olympic Games • Sportspersons • Vikram Award

Satendra Singh Lohia becomes first Asian swimmer to cross Catalina Channel of America

On 21st August 2019, Indian Para swimmer Satendra Singh Lohia from Madhya Pradesh has scripted history by becoming the first Asian swimmer to cross the Catalina Channel of America. He holds the Asian record of crossing both the English and Catalina channels. Gwalior-born Satendra led the Indian Para Relay team along with 5 team mates ..

Topics: Gwalior • Gwalior district • India • Madhya Pradesh • Satendra Singh • Satendra Singh Lohiya • States and union territories of India • Subdivisions of India