Source: PIB Context: Prime Minister of India inaugurated the year-long celebrations marking 150 years of the National Song “Vande Mataram” in New Delhi on 7th November 2025. About 150 Years of Vande Mataram: What it is? A national commemorative initiative (2025–26) to celebrate the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram”, connecting citizens—especially youth—with its revolutionary and …
Source: TOI Context: Prime Minister, in his Mann Ki Baat address, called for nationwide participation to celebrate the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram”, describing it as a “mantra that unites 140 crore Indians”. About Vande Mataram – 150 Years Celebration: What it is? Vande Mataram (meaning “I bow to thee, Mother”) is India’s national song, …
Source: TH Context: Visva-Bharati University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore, is facing a deep institutional crisis as National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 reforms trigger funding cuts, faculty unrest, and allegations of administrative overreach. About Visva-Bharati University: What it is? Visva-Bharati is a Central University of national importance known for its unique blend of Indian tradition and …
Q7. What does the given quotation convey to you in the present context? (10 M) “The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence” – Rabindranath Tagore Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question To assess the understanding of Tagore’s value-based …
Q7. What does the following quotation convey to you in the present context? (10 M) “A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it”. -Rabindranath Tagore Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: The quote is relevant in times when governance, policymaking, and technology are …
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: TH Context: The controversy arose in Tamil Nadu’s Legislative Assembly when Governor left without delivering the customary address, citing the absence of the National Anthem. About National Anthem: Written by: Composed by Rabindranath Tagore in Bangla. Adopted in: The Hindi version was adopted as the National Anthem of India by the Constituent Assembly on …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: Economic Times Context: Santiniketan, the renowned university town in West Bengal established by Rabindranath Tagore, has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The decision was made during the 45th World Heritage Committee Meeting held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. About Santiniketan: Santiniketan was originally an ashram established …
GITANJALI “Song Offerings” Rabindranath Tagore —————————————— Mind Without Fear Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high; Where knowledge is free; Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls; Where words come out from the depth of truth; Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards …
