Lala Lajpat Rai Current Affairs, GK & News
Lala Lajpat Rai’s birth anniversary is observed on January 28. Born in 1865 at a village called Dhudike in Punjab, he became one of the key players in India’s struggle for independence from the British colonialism. He led a silent protest march against the Simon Commission in 1928, authored several books and established Punjab National Bank and Laxmi Insurance Company in 1894. Postage stamps and commemorative Rs.150 coin was issued by the government in his honour.
October 21: Police Commemoration Day
Every year National Police commemoration Day is observed on October 21. The day is observed to pay homage to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives during an ambush by the Chinese troops in 1959 in the hot spring area of Ladakh region. Background On October 21 1959, at a height of 10500 feet, a ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Bhagat Singh • CRPF • Lala Lajpat Rai • Martyr's Day • National Police Memorial • police commemoration day
India pays homage to Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary
On September 28, 2020, India paid homage to Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary. Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. About Bhagat Singh Bhagat Singh was an Indian Socialist revolutionary who shot 21-year old British Police officer John Saunders in Lahore. Background In 1928, Simon Commission was set up by the British Government. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Bhagat Singh • chauri chaura incident • Government of India Act • Lala Lajpat Rai • non-cooperation movement • Simon Commission
March 23: Shaheed Diwas
Every year, March 23rd is celebrated as Shaheed Diwas or Martyr’s Day. The Day is observed to commemorate the courage and heroism of three great young leaders Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru. Highlights The Day is also celebrated as Martyr’s Day in the country. Several Schools and Colleges pay tribute and express their ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 1962 India China War • Bhagat Singh • Indo-Tibetan Border Police • Lala Lajpat Rai • Martyr's Day • Odisha • Police Martyr's Day • Shaheed Diwas
155th birth anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai
The 155th birth anniversary of the great Indian freedom fighter LalaLajpatRai, popularly known as Punjab Kesari, who fought for India’s freedom from British rule, was observed on 28th January across the country. He earned the titles of `Punjab Kesari’ and `Lion of Punjab’ for his ideology of nationalism and freedom. LalaLajpatRai was part of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Topics: Bal Gangadhar Tilak • Bipin Chandra Pal • Haryana • Hisar • Lala Lajpat Rai • Lion of Punjab • Punjab Kesari • Simon 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