Sikhism
What is Sarbat Khalsa?
The Sarbat Khalsa, a term meaning “all congregation,” refers to a traditional assembly of all factions of Sikhs (Khalsa) to discuss political, social, and religious issues of great importance to the community. The idea of a deliberative assembly of Sikhs ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Who are Bandi Singhs?
There are protests in Punjab to release the Bandi Sikhs, who are prisoners. The Bandi Sikhs are in jail for more than 30 years now. They have been imprisoned for various convictions. Who are Bandi Singhs? Bandi Singhs is the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Guru Kripa Yara with Bharat Gaurav Trains
The Indian Railways is to launch the Guru Kripa Yatra with Bharat Gaurav Trains in April 2023. During the Yatra, the tourists will visit the holy sites of Sikhism. About the Yatra During the Yatra, the passengers shall board and ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
Veer Baal Diwas
On January 9, 2022, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that December 26 would be celebrated as “Veer Baal Diwas”. The day will be celebrated to pay tribute to Sahibzades, that is, the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh. Why ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Guru Ravidas Jayanti Celebrated
The Bhakti Movement Saint Guru Ravidas Jayanti is being observed on February 27, 2021 across the country. Key Point Guru Ravidas has left behind his great influence on the Indian culture especially in the North India. He is well known ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti celebrated in India
India celebrated Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti on January 20, 2021. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Guru Gobind Singh was the last of the ten Sikh Gurus. He was born on December 22, 1666 in Patna. His birthday is celebrated according to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur observed in India
On November 24, 2020, the Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur was observed all over India. The day is being marked as the Guru sacrificed his life on November 24, 1675, to protect his human values, religion, ideals and principles. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Kabul Terror Attack
The UN recently condemned the terror attack on the Kabul Gurudwara in Afghanistan. Several countries, including India, had also condemned the attack. The Attack The attack happened on March 25th on the Gurudwara Har Rai Sahib Shrine in Kabul in ..