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November 15: Birth Anniversary of Birsa Munda
Every year, the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda is observed on November 15. In order to commemorate his sacrifices and contributions towards the National movement, the state of Jharkhand was created on his birth anniversary. Therefore, Jharkhand celebrates its Statehood Day on November 15. About Birsa Munda Birsa Munda was a tribal freedom fighter who ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Birsa Munda • Jharkhand • Maoism • Naxalism • Statehood Day • tribal movements
November 9: Uttarakhand Day
Every year on November 9, the Uttarakhand Day is celebrated. It is also called as Uttarakhand Divas or Uttarakhand State Foundation Day. Key Highlights In 2020, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Rawat is to inaugurate hot air balloon festival in Mussorie. Apart from the hot air balloon celebrations, the state is also organizing Majestic Uttarakhand ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Geography of Uttarakhand • Statehood Day • Uttarakhand
Telangana celebrates Statehood Day
The State of Telangana was formed on June 2, 2014. To commemorate the formation of the state, every year Telangana Statehood Day is celebrated on June 2. Highlights On March 4, 2014, the Union Government of India announced 2nd June, 2014 as the Telangana Formation Day. Telangana was the 28th state to be formed in ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014 • Hyderabad • State government of Telangana • Statehood Day • Telangana • Telangana government • Telangana State
Goa celebrates Statehood Day
On May 30, 2020, Goa celebrated its Statehood Day. Goa was the 25th state to join the union of India. History As India gained independence on August 15, 1947, India requested the Portugese to cede their territories. However, Portuguese refused. In 1961, Indian Government launched Operation Vijay and annexed Daman and Diu, islands and Goa ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Topics: Daman and Diu • Goa • Konkani • Mysore • Portuguese • Portuguese Colonial Rule • Statehood Day
Sikkim celebrates 45th State Day
On May 16, 2020, the Sikkim Government celebrates its 45th Statehood Day. Every year Sikkim celebrates its State Day in May 16 as the state came into existence on this day in 1975. History After India became independent in 1947, Sikkim continued to enjoy the protectorate status with the republic of India. However, in 1973, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Topics: Bhutan • China • Nepal • Organic State • Sikkim • Statehood Day