Raisina Hill Current Affairs, GK & News

Raisina Dialogue – 2020

January 12, 2020

1. What is Raisina dialogue? Raisina dialogue is a multilateral conference organized in New Delhi annually by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Observer Research Foundation. This dialogue is organized on the lines of Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore. The name “Raisina Dialogue” comes from Raisina Hill, an elevation in New Delhi that is home ..

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Beating Retreat Ceremony

January 30, 2019

The Beating Retreat Ceremony marks the conclusion of Republic Day celebrations. Through this ceremony, the defence forces which had come to the national capital to be a part of Republic Day celebrations are sent back to their barracks by the President. The Beating Retreat Ceremony is held every year on January 29th  at Vijay Chowk. ..

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Congress is using Raisina Hills for dumping unsuccessful finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee: P.A. Sangma

July 14, 2012

Presidential candidate P.A. Sangma alleged that Congress is using Raisina Hills for dumping unsuccessful finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee by nominating and supporting him in the presidential poll. What is Raisina Hill ? Raisina Hill is a region of Lutyens’ Delhi, New Delhi, that houses India’s most important government buildings, that includes Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official ..

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Republic Day Parade in India

January 25, 2009

Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950. During the transition period from 1947 to 1950, King George VI was the head of country. He was also the last Emperor of Modern India. C. Rajagopalachari served as the Governor-General of India during this period. Following January 26, 1950, Rajendra Prasad was elected as the ..

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