Statue of Unity
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrated
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day is celebrated on October 31, every year. Key facts Government of India had introduced this day in 2014 to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Year 2021 marked 146th birth anniversary ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Gujarat: 194 crocodiles relocated from Panchmuli lake
In last two days, 194 crocodiles have been relocated from Panchmuli lake near Statue of Unity in Narmada district, Gujarat. Highlights Crocodiles were relocated for the safety of tourists do boat rides in the Panchmuli lake. This lake is situated ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Civil Services Day: April 21
Every year India celebrates National Civil Services Day on April 21. Key Highlights Sardar Vallabhai Patel often referred the Indian Administrative Service as “Steel Frame of India”. The Civil Services Day is celebrated for the civil servants to rededicate themselves ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
GoI to set up 14 more Aerodromes
The Ministry of Shipping recently announced that the government of India is to set up fourteen more aerodromes in the country to develop sea plane tourism in the country. Recently, PM Modi inaugurated the seaplane service between Statue of Unity ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Gujarat announces Heritage Tourism Policy
The Heritage Tourism policy has been announced by Gujarat Government. This is state’s first such policy. Key highlights of the policy The policy permits the use of pre-1950 historical buildings including heritage palaces and forts as heritage hotels, heritage museums, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
GoI reviews Seaplane Operation Projects
On June 23, 2020, the Minister of State for shipping Shri Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the sea plane projects of India. The projects were reviewed under a unique brainstorming meeting “Chai pe Charcha”. Highlights The minister directed the Inland Waterways Authority ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Statue of Unity included in 8 Wonders of SCO; SCO heads meet: first time in India
The Statue of Unity that was inaugurated by PM Modi in October 2018 has been included in 8 wonders of SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization). The statue was a monumental tribute to Sardar Vallabhai Patel. About the Statue The Statue was ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
31st International Kite festival at Gujarat
The 31st International Kite Festival, one of the most expected festivals that allures the crowd especially kite flyers from all over the world began on 7th January 2020 at Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The festival was inaugurated by Governor ..