125th birth anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju

On July 4, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 30-ft bronze statue of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju. Key Facts The statue was unveiled to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju. It is a 15-tonne statue ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

GI Tag: Mayurbhanj’s ‘Ant chutney’

In Odisha, scientists are fine-tuning their analysis for making presentation for Geographical Indications (GI) registry of Kai Chutney. Highlights Dishes fabricated from weaver ants offer a treatment to many sicknesses for Odisha tribes. They are identified to boost immune device ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Unmesh: Himachal Pradesh International literary festival

A three-day international literary festival called “Unmesh” was held at Gaiety Theatre in Shimla. It was officially started, on June 16, 2022; by Union Minister of State for Culture, Arjun Ram Mehjawal. About Unmesh Festival Unmesh Festival is bringing together ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Shrisant Tukaram Maharaj Temple

On June 14, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a temple in Dehu near Pune in Maharashtra, which is dedicated to 17th-century saint Tukaram Maharaj. Who was Tukaram Maharaj? Tukaram Maharaj was a warkari saint and poet. He was a prominent figure in ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

National Museum of Customs and GST

As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the “National Museum of Customs and GST”. Highlights The National Museum of Customs and GST called “Dharohar” was inaugurated in Goa. Museum was inaugurated as part ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Mongolian Buddha Purnima

India sent Four Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to Mongolia, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. Key Facts All the Four Holy Relics of Lord Buddha will be be displayed for 11 days at the Batsagaan Temple in Gandan Monastery. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Assam Baikho Festival

The Baikho festival is celebrated in the state of Assam, which is called as gateway to northeast India. It is celebrated by Rabha tribes of India. About Assam Assam is the state of natural beauty and scenic scapes. It stretches ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) design coins

On June 6, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a special series of coins. These coins have also been made visually impaired friendly. Key facts The coins of Re 1, Rs 2, 5, 10 and 20 denominations were launched. These coins ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs