Masaan Holi

Masaan Holi is a special two-day event in Varanasi. During this celebration, devotees put ashes from funeral fires and a pink powder (gulal) on each other. This event is also seen as a way to celebrate death.

National Unity Day

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas(National Unity Day), observed annually on 31st October to honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s role in unifying India, holds special significance in 2025 as it marks his 150th birth anniversary.  Key Points  Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas marks the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, a tribal leader and freedom fighter.  Role of tribals in heritage preservation  Cultural Heritage   Biodiversity Conservation  

Veer Bal Diwas

Veer Bal Diwas, which is observed on December 26  commemorate the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s younger sons, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh , along with their grandmother Mata Gujari. Background: About Guru Gobind Singh (1666 – 1708) It was the tenth and final human Sikh Guru. He was a warrior, poet, and philosopher who contributed to Sikh scripture and […]

VULTURES

Wildlife Institute of India (WII) releases its 1st Pan-India Assessment and Monitoring of Endangered Species (Vultures).Major FindingsThis first nationwide assessment estimated breeding adult populations focusing on four Critically Endangered species i.e., the White-rumped, Indian, Slender-billed, and Red-headed vultures. Vultures

Urban Air pollution

Urban air pollution is defined as the presence of harmful substances in the atmosphere of urban areas, primarily from anthropogenic sources such as vehicular emissions, industrial activities, and energy consumption, which contribute to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Causes of Urban air pollution in India Impact of Air Pollution Steps taken to curb the Air Pollution