Source: TOI Context: The Ministry of Culture is organizing grand cultural performances on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (31 October 2025) to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, with Prime Minister of India as Chief Guest. About Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Early Life and Birth: Born on 31 October 1875 in Nadiad, Gujarat, Sardar Vallabhbhai …
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues. Q1. The vernacular press served as both a catalyst and a mirror of nationalist consciousness in colonial India. Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The vernacular press played a crucial role …
Source: NDTV Context: Prime Minister of India paid tribute to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary (Tagore Jayanti), lauding his impact on India’s cultural, literary, and educational landscape. About Rabindranath Tagore: Birth and Background: Born on 7 May 1861 in Kolkata (then Calcutta), Bengal Presidency. Son of Debendranath Tagore, a prominent Brahmo Samaj reformer. …
Source: FE Context: Prime Minister of India recalled Veer Savarkar’s attempted escape from the British custody in Marseille, France, during his visit to the port city. About Veer Savarkar Marseille Escape: What is the Marseille Incident? The Marseille escape attempt was an unsuccessful bid by Veer Savarkar to flee British custody while being transported to …
Source: TH Context: The 39th Congress Session, chaired by Mahatma Gandhi in Belgaum (now Belagavi) in 1924, marks a century as a landmark in India’s freedom struggle. About Belagavi Congress Session, 1924: Year and Presidentship: Held in December 1924; chaired by Mahatma Gandhi, marking the only Congress session he presided over. Blend of Political and …
Source: PIB Context: On Shri C. Rajagopalachari’s birth anniversary, PM Modi honored his multifaceted contributions to governance, literature, and social empowerment. About C. Rajagopalachari: Born: December 10, 1878, in Thorapalli, Madras Presidency (now Tamil Nadu, India). Family: Belonged to a Tamil-speaking Iyengar Brahmin family; father was a lawyer. Contribution to the Freedom Movement: Indian National …
