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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 Itihaas The book was written by Utkal Keshari Dr Harekrushna Mahatab. He wrote the book Odisha Itihaas in Ahmednagar Fort Jail. He ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Persons in News
Topics: Balasore • Freedom Struggle • Harekrushna Mahatab • Hirakud Dam • Indian independence movement • Indian National Congress • Odisha Itihaas • Persons in News • PM Modi • Princely States • Quit India Movement • Salt Satyagraha movement • Utkal Keshari
November 11: National Education Day
Every year, India celebrates National Education Day on November 11. It is also called Rashtriya Shiksha Diwas. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. He was the first Education Minister of India. Key Highlights In 2008, the Ministry of Human Resource Development announced November 11 as the National ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Indian institute of technology • Indian National Congress • Maulana Abul Kalam Azad • ministry of education • National Education Day • University Grants Commission
January 28: Lala Lajpat Rai Birth Anniversary Celebrated
On January 28, 2020, the India celebrated the legend Lala Lajpat Rai’s 155th birth anniversary. He is one of the most celebrated freedom fighters in the country. His patriotism earned him titles such as “Punjab Kesari” and “Lion of Punjab”. Lala Lajpat Rai He was born on 28 January, 1865 in Punjab. His father was ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Indian National Congress • Lala Lajpat Rai • Simon Commission • Social Boycott • Swadeshi Movement
January 23: Birth Anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose celebrated
On January 23, 2020, India celebrated 123rd birth anniversary of Subhash Chandra Bose. He was born on January 23, 1897. In order to commemorate Netaji’s birth anniversary, GoI is inaugurating a temple at Varanasi in the name of the leader with a Dalit woman as a chief priest. The prayers are to be performed to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Azad Hind Fauj • Freedom Struggle • Indian National Army • Indian National Congress • Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose • Subhash Chandra Bose
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 a member of the trust with the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, ..
Topics: Abul Kalam Azad • Government of India • India • Indian independence movement • Indian Muslims • Indian National Congress • Indian nationalists • Indian people • Jawaharlal Nehru • Kashmiri people • Members of the Lok Sabha • Parliament of India • Saifuddin Kitchlew