Acharya Lokesh Muni wins National Communal Harmony Award

Acharya Lokesh Muni has been conferred with the National Communal Harmony Award 2010 by the Jury headed by the Hon’ble Vice-President of India in the individual category. The National Communal Harmony Awards were instituted in 1996 by the National Foundation ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2011

Quick Fact Sheet : Magadha Dynasty and 16 Mahajanpadas

1. The kingdom of Magadha roughly correspond to the modern districts of Patna and Gaya in Bihar plus some parts of Bengal.2. Magadha Empire was established by Vrihadratha. Jarasandh was son of Vrihadratha.3. Magadha was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas ..

Quick Fact Sheet : 50 Important GK Questions on Jainism

1. Who is a Tirthankar or Jina in Jainism? Answer: In Jainism, a Tirthankar or Jina is an enlightened soul who has attained omniscience and freedom from the cycle of birth and death. They become spiritual teachers, guiding others towards ..