UPSC GS 1 National Anthem News: Religious leader Ramgiri Maharaj has said that ‘Vande Mataram’ should be India’s national anthem. National Anthem of India Composed By: Rabindranath Tagore, originally written in Bangla. Adopted On: The Hindi version was officially adopted by the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950. Guidelines for Singing the National Anthem: Full […]
UPSC GS 1 Indus Valley Civilisation Script News: ย Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a $1-million prize for experts or organisations in the event of their success in deciphering the scripts of the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC). Harappan Script Decipherment Status: The Harappan script remains largely undeciphered. Although there have been attempts to
UPSC GS 1 Dr R Chidambaram (1936-2025) News: Veteran nuclear scientist Dr. Rajagopala Chidambaram recently passed away. Definition: Dr. R. Chidambaram, born in 1936, had a distinguished educational background, having attended Presidency College in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru, Karnataka. His career includes several prestigious roles, such as: Principal
UPSC GS 1 Jallikattu News: The first jallikattu of 2025 was recently held at Thatchankurichi village in the Gandharvakottai taluk of Pudukottai district with traditional fervour.ย Overview: Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport originating from Tamil Nadu. It is also known by other names such as Sallikkattu, Eru Taแธปuvuแนญal, and Manju-virattu. In this event, a
UPSC GS 1 Sree Narayana Guru News: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has criticized efforts to link social reformer Sree Narayana Guru with Sanatana Dharma during the inauguration of the 92nd Sivagiri pilgrimage in Varkala.ย Definition: Sree Narayana Guru was a revered saint, philosopher, and social reformer who championed the ideals of social equality and
UPSC GS 1 Rani Velu Nachiyar News: The PM Modi remembered the courageous Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary recently.ย Birth and Early Life: Rani Velu Nachiyar was born on January 3, 1730, in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India. She holds the distinction of being the first queen to actively resist British rule, taking up
UPSC GS 1 Winter seats of Char Dham News: The Uttarakhand government recently inaugurated the winter Char Dham circuit, aimed at drawing tourists to the state in the off-season winter months. Winter Seats of Char Dham: The Char Dham, consisting of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, are revered Hindu shrines situated in the Garhwal Himalayas,
UPSC GS 1 Srisailam Templeย News: The Srisailam Devasthanam is publishing a book about the recently discovered copper plate charters found in Ghanta Mandapam at the Srisailam temple in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, with the help of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Location: Situated atop the Nallamala Hills in Andhra Pradesh. Lies along the
UPSC GS 1 Canary Islands News: Seven human traffickers accused of killing four migrants during a sea crossing to the Canary Islands have been arrested. The Canary Islands: The Canary Islands are a Spanish archipelago situated approximately 62 miles west of Morocco. They are classified as one of the European Union’s outermost regions, showcasing unique
UPSC GS 1 Belgaum Congress Session News: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Veera Soudha memorial, the venue of the 1924 Belgaum Congress session, in Belagavi. Definition:ย The centenary of the historic 1924 Belagavi Session of the Indian National Congress (INC) is being commemorated in Belagavi, Karnataka.ย This
