August 14: Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

India commemorated “Partition Horrors Remembrance Day” on August 14. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced to observe this day in 2021.  August 14 also marks Independence Day in Pakistan. India was partitioned into India and Pakistan on August 14, 1947. ..

Tags: 75th year of Indian Independence • Cyril Radcliffe • India • Indian independence movement • Pakistan

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Revolutionary Sachindra Nath Sanyal

On February 8, 2022, the 80th death anniversary of Sachindra Nath Sanyal was marked. He was the co – founder of Hindustan Republican Association. He was the mentor of Bhagat Singh, Sukdev and Rajguru. Also, he faced imprisonment in “Kakari ..

Tags: Bhagat Singh • Indian independence movement

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

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

100 years of Chauri Chaura incident

Chauri Chaura is located in Gorakhpur of Uttar Pradesh. Mahatma Gandhiji called off the non – cooperation movement due an incident that occurred in Chauri Chaura. The incident occurred on February 4, 1922. India recently celebrated the 100 years of ..

Tags: Chauri Chaura Centenary celebrations • chauri chaura incident • Indian independence movement • Mahatma Gandhiji • non-cooperation movement

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Paika Rebellion

The Paika Rebellion was fought by the Paikas of Khudra in Odisha. It was led by Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhara. The rebellion was fought against the British in 1820s.What is the issue around Paika Rebellion now?The Union Government of India has ..

Tags: 1857 revolt • Independence • Indian independence movement • NCERT • Paika Rebellion

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021

PM Modi releases Hindi Translation of Odisha Itihaas

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently released the Hindi translation of “Odisha Itihaas”. The book is available in Odia and English so far. It was translated to Hindi by Shankarlal Purohit.About Odisha ItihaasThe book was written by Utkal Keshari Dr ..

Tags: Balasore • Freedom Struggle • Harekrushna Mahatab • Hirakud Dam • Indian independence movement

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021

Upper House passes Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Trust Bill

On 19 Nov,  Rajya Sabha  passed  the Jalianwala Bagh National Memorial (Amendment), Bill, 2019 in the ongoing winter session of the Parliament. The session  marks  the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha .  The Bill  replaced the Congress president as ..

Tags: Abul Kalam Azad • Government of India • India • Indian independence movement • Indian National Congress