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* 20 April 2022
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of
India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the
glorious history of it's people, culture and achievements - a series of
events to be organised by the Government of India to commemorate the
75th Anniversary of India’s Independence.
The Mahotsav will be celebrated as a Jan-Utsav in the spirit of
Jan-Bhagidari. This Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who
have not only been instrumental in bringing India thus far in its
evolutionary journey but also hold within them the power and potential
to enable Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of activating India 2.0,
fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
The official journey of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commenced on 12th March
2021 which started a 75-week countdown to our 75th anniversary of
independence to end post a year on 15th August 2023. Following are the
five themes of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Freedom struggle
Ideas@75
Resolve@75
Actions@75
Achievements@75
Source: amritmahotsav.nic.in
* 15 Apr 2022
The Centre’s proposed plan to create a heritage village and boost tourism at Singaperumal Koil
and nearby villages, about 40 km south of Chennai, is expected to give a
much-needed fillip to the region’s development. The government has
sanctioned ₹25 lakh under the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission
based on the State government’s suggestion to promote heritage villages
and tourism in the region. The ‘Rurban Mission’ covers
Singaperumal Koil and six villages nearby — Appur, Chettipuniyam,
Guruvanmedu, Kolathur, Reddipalayam, and Venkatapuram. The village
Chettipuniyam is known for its 400-year old Yoga Hayagreevar temple.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
* 15 Apr 2022
As per Census of India statistics, the rural population in India,
stands at 833 million, constituting almost 68% of the total population.
Further, the rural population has shown a growth of 12% and an increase
in the absolute number of villages by 2279 units during the 2001-2011
period. Large parts of rural areas in the country are not stand-alone
settlements but part of a cluster of settlements, which are relatively
proximate to each other. These clusters typically illustrate potential
for growth, have economic drivers and derive locational and competitive
advantages. These clusters once developed can then be classified as
'Rurban'. Hence taking cognizance of this, the Government of India has
proposed the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM), aimed at developing such rural areas by provisioning of economic, social and physical infrastructure facilities.
Source: rurban.gov.in
* 24 Mar 2022
Muthukannammal is the only living Sadir dance exponent in India
and serves as a repository of knowledge about the history of the dance
form, Bharatanatyam. Many of those who received the Padma awards on March 21, 2022 from the President of India were "unsung heroes" including 125-year-old yoga practitioner Swami Sivananda. He is the oldest man to be conferred the Padma Shri award ever.
* 1 Jan 2022
Khukuri is a small knife that symbolizes victory. It generally
has carved wooden handles with sharp blades. Khukuri is a very important
part of Gurkha culture. Gurkhas display their triumph using a khukuri.
It is a sign of robustness and power. Khukuri was designed for the
warriors who won the battles and saved the pride of Gorkhas.
Source: Khukuri Dance - Gurkha Folk Dance by Navya Agrawal, auchitya.com
* 8 Oct 2021
Sites/locations in India in the World Heritage list
Agra Fort
Ajanta Caves
Ellora Caves
Taj Mahal
Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Sun Temple, Konârak
Kaziranga National Park
Keoladeo National Park
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Churches and Convents of Goa
Fatehpur Sikri
Group of Monuments at Hampi
Khajuraho Group of Monuments
Elephanta Caves
Great Living Chola Temples
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
Sundarbans National Park
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi
Mountain Railways of India
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
Red Fort Complex
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Western Ghats
Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area
Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar
Khangchendzonga National Park
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement *
Historic City of Ahmadabad
Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
Jaipur City, Rajasthan
Dholavira: a Harappan City
Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana
Source: whc.unesco.org
* Jul 2021
Padma awards
Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri are
given for exceptional and distinguished service in any field including
service rendered by Government servants. The recommendations for Padma
Awards are received from the State Governments/Union Territory
Administrations, Central Ministries/Departments, Institutions of
Excellence, etc. which are considered by an Awards Committee. On the
basis of the recommendations of the Awards Committee, and after approval
of the Home Minister, Prime Minister and President, the Padma Awards
are announced on the eve of the Republic Day.
Source: Information & image from india.gov.in/myindia/
Presidents of India (term of office)
Dr.Rajendra Prasad (Jan. 26, 1950 to May 13, 1962)
Dr.Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (May 13, 1962 to May 13, 1967)
Dr.Zakir Husain (May 13, 1967 to May 3, 1969)
Varahagiri Venkatagiri (May 3, 1969 to July 20, 1969)(acting)
Justice Mohammed Hidayatullah (July 20, 1969 to August 24, 1969)(acting)
Varahagiri Venkatagiri (August 24, 1969 to August 24, 1974)
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (August 24, 1974 to Feb. 11, 1977)
B.D.Jatti (Feb. 12, 1977 to July 25, 1977)(acting)
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy (July 25, 1977 to July 25, 1982)
Giani Zail Singh (July 25, 1982 to July 25, 1987)
R.Venkataraman (July 25, 1987 to July 25, 1992)
Dr.Shanker Dayal Sharma (July 25, 1992 to July 25, 1997)
K. R. Narayanan (July 25, 1997 - July 25, 2002)
A P J Abdul Kalam (July 25, 2002 - July 25, 2007)
Pratibha Patil (July 25, 2007 to July 25, 2012)
Pranab Mukherjee (July 25, 2012 to July 25, 2017)
Ram Nath Kovind (July 25, 2017 to 25 July 2022)
Draupadi Murmu (25 July 2022)
* Jul 2021
Prime Ministers of India - term of office
Jawaharlal Nehru - Aug. 15, 1947 - May 27, 1964
Gulzari Lal Nanda - May 27, 1964 - June 9, 1964 (Interim) ; January 11 - 24, 1966 (Interim)
Lal Bahadur Shastri - June 9, 1964 - January 11, 1966
Indira Gandhi - Jan. 24, 1966 to March 24, 1977 ; Jan. 14, 1980 to Oct. 31,1984
Morarji Desai - March 24, 1977 to July 28, 1979
Charan Singh - July 28, 1979 - Jan. 14, 1980
Rajiv Gandhi - Oct. 31,1984 to Dec. 1,1989
V. P.Singh - Dec. 2,1989 - Nov. 10, 1990
Chandra Shekhar - Nov. 10,1990 - June 21, 1991
P.V.Narasimha Rao - June 21, 1991 to May 10, 1996
Atal Bihari Vajpayee - May 16 to June 1, 1996
H.D.Deve Gowda - June 1, 1996 to April 21, 1997
I.K.Gujral - April 21, 1997 - Nov. 28. 1997
Atal Bihari Vajpayee - March 19, 1998 - May 22, 2004
Dr. Manmohan Singh - May 22, 2004 - May 22, 2009 ; May 22, 2009 - May 26, 2014
Narendra Modi - May 26, 2014 - May 30, 2019 ; May 30, 2019
* July 2021
Rupee
The Reserve Bank manages currency in India.The Reserve Bank derives its
role in currency management on the basis of the Reserve Bank of India
Act, 1934.
Source: paisaboltahai.rbi.org.in
* Jul 2021
Project Elephant (PE)
is a centrally sponsored scheme, launched in February 1992 to provide
financial and technical support to major elephant bearing States in
India for protection of elephants, their habitats and corridors. It also
seeks to address the issues of human-elephant conflict and welfare of
domesticated elephants. The Project is being implemented in 13 States /
UTs, viz. Andhra pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Jharkhand,
Karnataka, Kerala, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Uttranchal,
Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
Source: india.gov.in
* Jul 2021
Project Tiger
was launched in India in1973 with a mandate to conserve tigers in a
holistic manner. These are fulfilled by facilitating focused, concerted
management of ectopically reserves in various States, constituted on a
core-buffer strategy through funding the technical support including
site-specific inputs to elicit local community support for conservation.
The Project has been successfully implemented and at present there are
28 Tiger Reserves in 17 States, covering an area of 37,761 sq. km. The
Tiger Reserves are monitored by a panel of experts using 45 criteria on
the format of World Commission of Protected Areas and reviewed by the
IUCN..
Source: india.gov.in/sectors
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