PRELIMS DATA & FACTS

Piprahwa Relics

The Piprahwa Relics are an important historical and religious discovery that have recently been returned to India. About the Piprahwa Relics The Piprahwa Relics are directly associated with the mortal remains of Lord Buddha. These relics are believed to be from the time when Lord Buddha was cremated, and they hold great religious significance, especially for Buddhists worldwide. Key F

Chola Gangam Lake

In honor of the birth anniversary of Rajendra Chola I, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has announced plans to develop the historic Chola Gangam Lake. The lake, located near Gangaikonda Cholapuram in the Ariyalur District of Tamil Nadu, holds significant historical and cultural value, and the development aims to preserve its heritage while enhancing its role in modern-day water management.

Etruscan Tomb

A rare and untouched tomb from the Etruscan civilization has recently been discovered in central Italy, shedding light on a culture that predated the Roman Republic. About the Etruscans The Etruscans were a Mediterranean civilization that flourished between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. They are considered to be one of the most significant ancient cultures in Italy before the rise of t

King Rajendra Chola I

The 1000th anniversary of Rajendra Chola I’s conquest is a major milestone, not just for Tamil Nadu or India, but also for the global historical community. His reign epitomized the zenith of the Chola Empire, a time when the empire stretched from South India to the shores of Southeast Asia. About King Rajendra Chola I Reign: Rajendra Chola I ruled the Chola Empire from 1014 t

Girmitiyas

The term "Girmitiyas" refers to the Indian indentured labourers who were transported to various British colonies in the mid to late 19th century to work under exploitative contracts. These individuals, primarily from the regions of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, were part of a large migration wave to work on plantations and in other industries across places like Fiji, Mauritiu

Excavation Pit Collapsed in Lothal:

Excavation Pit Collapsed in Lothal: Context of the Incident Recently, a tragic incident occurred during an excavation at Lothal, a prominent Harappan site, where a research scholar tragically lost her life due to the collapse of an excavation pit. About Lothal: Key Historical and Archaeological Facts Location: Lothal is situated in the Bhal region of Gujarat, India, and is one o

What is Neolithic Period

Overview: Researchers recently unearthed an ancient burial site of a child with a pot beside it likely dating back to the neolithic period, at Chettimedu Pathur near Chennai. About Neolithic Period: The Neolithic Period, also called the New Stone Age, is the final stage of cultural evolution or technological development among prehistoric humans. The term Neolithic is most frequently

Parakram Diwas

PM to participate in programme marking Parakram Diwas (Day of Valor) at Red Fort. The programme will commemorate the legacy of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and the Azad Hind Fauj. January 23, 2024 was commemorated as the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

16th Century Telugu Inscriptions

2 Telugu inscriptioans of 16th century found in Nallamala forest in Andhra Pradesh recently. One of the inscriptions records the construction of cradle pillars (uyyala-kambalu) to Goddess Poleramma. The other inscription seems to refer to a hero fighting with a tiger.

International Braille Day

World Braille Day is celebrated on January 4th to commemorate the birthday of Louis Braille, the inventor of braille. The day recognizes the importance of braille as a means of communication and the roale it plays in the lives of blind and visually impaired people. Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols using 6 dots to represent each letter

Savitribai Phule & Rani Velu Nachiyar

Savitribai Phule Savitribai Phule (1831 - 1897) was a social reformer, poet in Maharastra. She is considered the 1st female teacher in India and is known as the mother of Indian feminism. Rani Velu Nachiyar Rani Velu Nachiyar was the 1st queen to fight against the British colonial power in India. She is known by Tamils as Veeramangai, who was the pr

Valmiki

Valmiki, also known as Maharishi Valmiki, is a legendary poet and revered sage in Hindu mythology. He is known as the author of the epic poem Ramayana, and is revered as the 1st poet in Sanskrit literature. He is called as the Adikavi or First Poet - the Poet of Poets of India. Valmiki's birth anniversary is celebrated every year on Ashwin Purnima.

PM releases ‘Collected Works of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya’ on occasion of his 162nd birth anniversary

Context: The bilingual work in 11 volumes, spread across about 4,000 pages, is a collection of the writings and speeches of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, collected from every nook and corner of the country. These volumes comprise his unpublished letters, articles and speeches, including memorandums; the editorial content of Hindi weekly ‘Abhyudaya’ started by him in 1907; articles, pamp

Operation Polo

Operation Polo     When India became free on August 15, 1947, Hyderabad remained independent citing the communal bonhomie, size of the kingdom and its infrastructure. But on September 13, 1948, Indian Army attacked from four frontiers and annexed the princely state. Hyderabad was one of wealthiest and most powerful principality which was ruled by Nizam,&

Poona pact

Poona pact     The pact was a historic compromise between Gandhi and Ambedkar over the rights of Dalits, or "untouchables", in 1932. It was an agreement on political representation of the Depressed Classes. A communal award giving separate electorates for the scheduled castes in central and provincial legislatures was given by Ramsay Macdo

Quit India Movement

Quit India Movement Also known as August movement or Bharat chodo Andolan. It was an important Civil Disobedience Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress on August 8, 1942. It was launched during the Second World war when the Participation of British in the war has strained the resources of India and the threat of Japanese invasion was becoming real.