π Polar Vortex β Winter Storms in USA (Prelims Ready)
π What is Polar Vortex?
β Large, persistent low-pressure cold air mass over Polar Regions
β Contained by Polar-front Jet Stream (separates cold polar & warm tropical air)
π Rotation
β Counter-clockwise β North Pole
β Clockwise β South Pole
π Formation Factors
β Strong temperature gradient (pole vs tropics)
β Coriolis force (Earthβs rotation)
β Pressure gradient force
β Jet stream interaction
π Stability Mechanism
β Strong vortex β Jet stream tight & circular β Cold air locked near poles
β Weak vortex β Jet stream wavy β Cold air spills south (USA winter storms)
π Types
β Tropospheric PV: 10β15 km (direct weather effects)
β Stratospheric PV: 15β50 km (strongest in winter)
π Impacts
β Extreme cold waves in mid-latitudes
β Ozone depletion (esp. Antarctic ozone hole)
β Climate link: Arctic amplification β more instability & frequent cold outbreaks
π India Angle
β οΈ No direct impact
β Indirect influence via Western Disturbances pushed by Arctic winds
#Geography #Climatology
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π What is Polar Vortex?
β Large, persistent low-pressure cold air mass over Polar Regions
β Contained by Polar-front Jet Stream (separates cold polar & warm tropical air)
π Rotation
β Counter-clockwise β North Pole
β Clockwise β South Pole
π Formation Factors
β Strong temperature gradient (pole vs tropics)
β Coriolis force (Earthβs rotation)
β Pressure gradient force
β Jet stream interaction
π Stability Mechanism
β Strong vortex β Jet stream tight & circular β Cold air locked near poles
β Weak vortex β Jet stream wavy β Cold air spills south (USA winter storms)
π Types
β Tropospheric PV: 10β15 km (direct weather effects)
β Stratospheric PV: 15β50 km (strongest in winter)
π Impacts
β Extreme cold waves in mid-latitudes
β Ozone depletion (esp. Antarctic ozone hole)
β Climate link: Arctic amplification β more instability & frequent cold outbreaks
π India Angle
β οΈ No direct impact
β Indirect influence via Western Disturbances pushed by Arctic winds
#Geography #Climatology
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Modern History
Topics:
Revision
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#Goodmorning
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β³203 days left CSM26 [ 21-08-26]
β³170 days left CAPF AC 19 July
β³129 days Left OPSC prelims 07 June
β³122 days left MPSC (MH) prelims [ 31-05-26]
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β³86 days Left HCS Prelims 26 April
β³85 days Left bpsc mains 25 April
β³72 days Left CDS1 /NDA 12 April
β³60 days Left PPSC mains 1 April
β³39 days Left JPSC PRELIMS 8 March
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π Brass Work in India β Key Crafts & Centres
π Pembarthi Crafts (Telangana)
β Centre: Warangal district, Telangana
β Feature: Exquisite sheet metal (brass) art
β Used to adorn temple chariots and shrines
π Dhokra Casting
β Centres: Odisha and West Bengal
β Technique: Traditional Lost Wax Method
β Material: Alloy of nickel, brass, and zinc
β One of the oldest surviving metal casting traditions in India
π Gaja Tandava
β Centre: Kerala
β Theme: Lord Shiva depicted in Tandava posture
β Represents cosmic dance and dynamic energy
π Rare Jain Imagery & Icons
β Centre: Karnataka
β Reflects the presence of ancient Jain pilgrimage centres
β Features finely crafted Jain Tirthankara images
π Pahaldar Lamps
β Centres: Jaipur and parts of Uttar Pradesh
β Made from copper and brass
β Produced in varied styles and shapes, used in rituals & decor
#prelims
#art_and_culture
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https://t.me/upsc_art_and_culture
π Pembarthi Crafts (Telangana)
β Centre: Warangal district, Telangana
β Feature: Exquisite sheet metal (brass) art
β Used to adorn temple chariots and shrines
π Dhokra Casting
β Centres: Odisha and West Bengal
β Technique: Traditional Lost Wax Method
β Material: Alloy of nickel, brass, and zinc
β One of the oldest surviving metal casting traditions in India
π Gaja Tandava
β Centre: Kerala
β Theme: Lord Shiva depicted in Tandava posture
β Represents cosmic dance and dynamic energy
π Rare Jain Imagery & Icons
β Centre: Karnataka
β Reflects the presence of ancient Jain pilgrimage centres
β Features finely crafted Jain Tirthankara images
π Pahaldar Lamps
β Centres: Jaipur and parts of Uttar Pradesh
β Made from copper and brass
β Produced in varied styles and shapes, used in rituals & decor
#prelims
#art_and_culture
https://t.me/Studytoday1
https://t.me/upsc_art_and_culture
β€2π₯1
π Major Space Telescopes & Observatories
π Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
β Wavelength Range:
β’ Visible light
β’ Ultraviolet light
β Purpose:
β’ Imaging distant galaxies, stars, and nebulae
β Key Discoveries:
β’ Age of the universe
β’ Evidence for dark energy
β’ Understanding formation of stars and galaxies
π Compton Gamma Ray Observatory (CGRO)
β Wavelength Range:
β’ Gamma rays
β Purpose:
β’ Study of high-energy astronomical phenomena
β Key Discoveries:
β’ Identification of new gamma-ray sources
β’ Gamma-ray bursts
β’ Active galactic nuclei
π Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO)
β Wavelength Range:
β’ X-rays
β Purpose:
β’ Observation of hot, high-energy objects in space
β Key Discoveries:
β’ Detailed images of hot gas around
β’ Galaxies
β’ Galaxy clusters
π Spitzer Space Telescope (SST)
β Wavelength Range:
β’ Infrared
β Purpose:
β’ Observing cool and dusty objects
β Key Discoveries:
β’ Detection of exoplanets
β’ Insights into galaxy formation
β’ Study of star-forming regions
π Quick Prelims Takeaways
β Visible/UV β Hubble
β Gamma rays β Compton Observatory
β X-rays β Chandra
β Infrared β Spitzer
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#prelims
#science_technology
#science_and_technology
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π Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
β Wavelength Range:
β’ Visible light
β’ Ultraviolet light
β Purpose:
β’ Imaging distant galaxies, stars, and nebulae
β Key Discoveries:
β’ Age of the universe
β’ Evidence for dark energy
β’ Understanding formation of stars and galaxies
π Compton Gamma Ray Observatory (CGRO)
β Wavelength Range:
β’ Gamma rays
β Purpose:
β’ Study of high-energy astronomical phenomena
β Key Discoveries:
β’ Identification of new gamma-ray sources
β’ Gamma-ray bursts
β’ Active galactic nuclei
π Chandra X-ray Observatory (CXO)
β Wavelength Range:
β’ X-rays
β Purpose:
β’ Observation of hot, high-energy objects in space
β Key Discoveries:
β’ Detailed images of hot gas around
β’ Galaxies
β’ Galaxy clusters
π Spitzer Space Telescope (SST)
β Wavelength Range:
β’ Infrared
β Purpose:
β’ Observing cool and dusty objects
β Key Discoveries:
β’ Detection of exoplanets
β’ Insights into galaxy formation
β’ Study of star-forming regions
π Quick Prelims Takeaways
β Visible/UV β Hubble
β Gamma rays β Compton Observatory
β X-rays β Chandra
β Infrared β Spitzer
#GS3
#prelims
#science_technology
#science_and_technology
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π CURRENT AFFAIRS β 29 JANUARY 2026
π BANKING & FINANCE
π Insurance Sector
β Boards of Axis Max Life Insurance & Max Financial Services approve in-principle amalgamation
π Structure:
β‘ MFSL (holding company) to merge into AMLI
β‘ MFSL shareholders to receive AMLI shares
β‘ Share ratio to be finalised
π Legal Basis
β Enabled by Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment) of Insurance Laws Act, 2025
π Regulatory approval pending from IRDAI
π Industrial Growth
β IIP growth (Dec 2025): 7.8%
π 25-month high β MoSPI
π Sector-wise:
β Manufacturing: 8.1%
β Mining: 6.8%
β Electricity: 6.3%
π Upcoming Data Revisions:
β GDP base year β 2022β23 (27 Feb 2026)
β CPI base year β 2024 (12 Feb 2026)
β IIP base year β 2022β23 (28 May 2026)
π INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
π Climate Change
β USA exits Paris Climate Agreement for the second time
π Paris Agreement
β Adopted: COP-21, 2015 (Paris)
β In force since: 2016
β Parties: 195 (194 countries + EU)
β Objective:
β‘ Keep temperature rise well below 2Β°C
β‘ Pursue efforts to limit to 1.5Β°C
π Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
β First Council of National Coordinators (CNC) meeting for 2026 held in Beijing
π Chairmanship: Kyrgyz Republic
π About CNC
β Core coordination & management body of SCO
β Prepares groundwork for:
β‘ Council of Heads of State (CHS)
β‘ Council of Heads of Government (CHG)
π SCO Basics
β Established: 2001 | HQ: Beijing
β Official languages: Chinese & Russian
β Members: 10 countries
β‘ India (2017), Pakistan (2017), Iran (2023), Belarus (2024)
π NATIONAL AFFAIRS
π Film & Culture
β 12th Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFFCY) begins
π Venue: New Delhi | Duration: 7 days
π Organisers:
β Smile Foundation
β Dept. of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
π Theme:
β Diversity
β Equity
β Inclusion
π Prison Reforms
β 9th National Conference of Correctional Administrators held in Visakhapatnam
π Organised by:
β‘ BPRD
β‘ Andhra Pradesh Prisons Dept.
π Financial Support:
β βΉ160 crore for prisoner safety & welfare
β βΉ20 crore/year for Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme
π Environment Governance
β GoI amends Uniform Consent Guidelines under:
β‘ Air Act, 1981
β‘ Water Act, 1974
π Key Changes:
β One-time Consent to Operate (CTO) fee
β Validity: 5β25 years
β Reduced procedural delays
β Strengthened SPCB & PCC functioning
π CULTURE & HERITAGE
π Film Festival
β 11th AjantaβEllora International Film Festival held in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (MH)
π Highlights:
β Padmapani Award conferred on Ilaiyaraaja
β Opening film: Siret (Spain)
π Buddhist Heritage
β Odishaβs Buddhist Diamond Triangle added to UNESCO Tentative List
π Sites:
β‘ Lalitgiri
β‘ Udayagiri
β‘ Ratnagiri
π Significance:
β 1,500 years of Buddhist history
β Covers Hinayana, Mahayana & Vajrayana phases
π AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES
π Fishing Infrastructure
β GoI approves βΉ200 crore Smart Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder (A&N Islands)
π Scheme: PM Matsya Sampada Yojana
π Capacity:
β 430 vessels
β 10,000 tonnes fish/year
π Goal:
β Sustainable fishing
β βΉ1 lakh crore seafood export target by 2030β31
π PANCHAYATI RAJ / GOVERNANCE
π MoPR Initiatives
β Felicitation of 240 Panchayat representatives (Republic Day invitees)
π Key Launches:
β PANCHAM Chatbot (with UNICEF)
β PESA State Rankings 2024β25
β‘ Maharashtra β 1st
β‘ Madhya Pradesh β 2nd
β‘ Himachal Pradesh β 3rd
π ENERGY
π India Energy Week 2026
β OPEC projects India as largest driver of global oil demand growth till 2050
π Key Projections:
β Additional demand: +8.2 mbpd by 2050
β Main drivers:
β‘ Transport
β‘ Petrochemicals
β‘ Industry
π SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
π Digital Identity
β New Aadhaar App dedicated to the nation
π Key Features:
β Selective data sharing
β QR-based verification
β Face authentication
β Biometric lock/unlock
β βOne Family β One Appβ concept
π Education & AI
β CCSU Meerut becomes Indiaβs first AI-enabled State University (pilot)
π Partners:
β‘ MSDE
β‘ Google Cloud
β‘ CCSU
π ENVIRONMENT
π Waste Management
β New Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 notified
π Effective from: 1 April 2026
π BANKING & FINANCE
π Insurance Sector
β Boards of Axis Max Life Insurance & Max Financial Services approve in-principle amalgamation
π Structure:
β‘ MFSL (holding company) to merge into AMLI
β‘ MFSL shareholders to receive AMLI shares
β‘ Share ratio to be finalised
π Legal Basis
β Enabled by Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment) of Insurance Laws Act, 2025
π Regulatory approval pending from IRDAI
π Industrial Growth
β IIP growth (Dec 2025): 7.8%
π 25-month high β MoSPI
π Sector-wise:
β Manufacturing: 8.1%
β Mining: 6.8%
β Electricity: 6.3%
π Upcoming Data Revisions:
β GDP base year β 2022β23 (27 Feb 2026)
β CPI base year β 2024 (12 Feb 2026)
β IIP base year β 2022β23 (28 May 2026)
π INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
π Climate Change
β USA exits Paris Climate Agreement for the second time
π Paris Agreement
β Adopted: COP-21, 2015 (Paris)
β In force since: 2016
β Parties: 195 (194 countries + EU)
β Objective:
β‘ Keep temperature rise well below 2Β°C
β‘ Pursue efforts to limit to 1.5Β°C
π Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
β First Council of National Coordinators (CNC) meeting for 2026 held in Beijing
π Chairmanship: Kyrgyz Republic
π About CNC
β Core coordination & management body of SCO
β Prepares groundwork for:
β‘ Council of Heads of State (CHS)
β‘ Council of Heads of Government (CHG)
π SCO Basics
β Established: 2001 | HQ: Beijing
β Official languages: Chinese & Russian
β Members: 10 countries
β‘ India (2017), Pakistan (2017), Iran (2023), Belarus (2024)
π NATIONAL AFFAIRS
π Film & Culture
β 12th Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth (SIFFCY) begins
π Venue: New Delhi | Duration: 7 days
π Organisers:
β Smile Foundation
β Dept. of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
π Theme:
β Diversity
β Equity
β Inclusion
π Prison Reforms
β 9th National Conference of Correctional Administrators held in Visakhapatnam
π Organised by:
β‘ BPRD
β‘ Andhra Pradesh Prisons Dept.
π Financial Support:
β βΉ160 crore for prisoner safety & welfare
β βΉ20 crore/year for Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme
π Environment Governance
β GoI amends Uniform Consent Guidelines under:
β‘ Air Act, 1981
β‘ Water Act, 1974
π Key Changes:
β One-time Consent to Operate (CTO) fee
β Validity: 5β25 years
β Reduced procedural delays
β Strengthened SPCB & PCC functioning
π CULTURE & HERITAGE
π Film Festival
β 11th AjantaβEllora International Film Festival held in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (MH)
π Highlights:
β Padmapani Award conferred on Ilaiyaraaja
β Opening film: Siret (Spain)
π Buddhist Heritage
β Odishaβs Buddhist Diamond Triangle added to UNESCO Tentative List
π Sites:
β‘ Lalitgiri
β‘ Udayagiri
β‘ Ratnagiri
π Significance:
β 1,500 years of Buddhist history
β Covers Hinayana, Mahayana & Vajrayana phases
π AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES
π Fishing Infrastructure
β GoI approves βΉ200 crore Smart Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder (A&N Islands)
π Scheme: PM Matsya Sampada Yojana
π Capacity:
β 430 vessels
β 10,000 tonnes fish/year
π Goal:
β Sustainable fishing
β βΉ1 lakh crore seafood export target by 2030β31
π PANCHAYATI RAJ / GOVERNANCE
π MoPR Initiatives
β Felicitation of 240 Panchayat representatives (Republic Day invitees)
π Key Launches:
β PANCHAM Chatbot (with UNICEF)
β PESA State Rankings 2024β25
β‘ Maharashtra β 1st
β‘ Madhya Pradesh β 2nd
β‘ Himachal Pradesh β 3rd
π ENERGY
π India Energy Week 2026
β OPEC projects India as largest driver of global oil demand growth till 2050
π Key Projections:
β Additional demand: +8.2 mbpd by 2050
β Main drivers:
β‘ Transport
β‘ Petrochemicals
β‘ Industry
π SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
π Digital Identity
β New Aadhaar App dedicated to the nation
π Key Features:
β Selective data sharing
β QR-based verification
β Face authentication
β Biometric lock/unlock
β βOne Family β One Appβ concept
π Education & AI
β CCSU Meerut becomes Indiaβs first AI-enabled State University (pilot)
π Partners:
β‘ MSDE
β‘ Google Cloud
β‘ CCSU
π ENVIRONMENT
π Waste Management
β New Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 notified
π Effective from: 1 April 2026
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π Key Changes:
β Four-stream waste segregation:
β‘ Wet
β‘ Dry
β‘ Sanitary
β‘ Special Care waste
β Bulk Waste Generators defined (β₯100 kg/day or β₯20,000 sq m)
π STATES
π Jammu & Kashmir
β Tawi Boating Festival begins in Jammu
π Artificial lake created on River Tawi
π Maharashtra
β Launch of Indiaβs first menopause clinics in public hospitals
π Kerala
β Declares Bacillus subtilis as State Microbe
π First Indian state to do so
π Uttarakhand
β New mushroom species Hemileccinum indicum discovered in oak forests
π Gujarat
β Namo Laxmi Scheme β βΉ1,250 crore for girlsβ education (Classes 9β12)
π Rajasthan
β Launch of RAJ-UNNATI digital governance platform
π Inspired by PRAGATI model
π IMPORTANT DAYS
π 28 January
β Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai (Punjab Kesari)
π APPOINTMENTS
π Sports Administration
β Randhir Singh steps down as President of Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
π New President: Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani
π AWARDS
π National Model Youth Gram Sabha Awards
β Conferred by MoPR at Bharat Mandapam
π Objective:
β Promote civic engagement & grassroots democracy
π SCIENCE & TECH (CLIMATE)
π Glacier Hazards
β IIT Guwahati identifies 492 potential glacial lake sites in Eastern Himalayas
π Risk:
β Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)
#CurrentAffairs
β Four-stream waste segregation:
β‘ Wet
β‘ Dry
β‘ Sanitary
β‘ Special Care waste
β Bulk Waste Generators defined (β₯100 kg/day or β₯20,000 sq m)
π STATES
π Jammu & Kashmir
β Tawi Boating Festival begins in Jammu
π Artificial lake created on River Tawi
π Maharashtra
β Launch of Indiaβs first menopause clinics in public hospitals
π Kerala
β Declares Bacillus subtilis as State Microbe
π First Indian state to do so
π Uttarakhand
β New mushroom species Hemileccinum indicum discovered in oak forests
π Gujarat
β Namo Laxmi Scheme β βΉ1,250 crore for girlsβ education (Classes 9β12)
π Rajasthan
β Launch of RAJ-UNNATI digital governance platform
π Inspired by PRAGATI model
π IMPORTANT DAYS
π 28 January
β Birth Anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai (Punjab Kesari)
π APPOINTMENTS
π Sports Administration
β Randhir Singh steps down as President of Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
π New President: Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani
π AWARDS
π National Model Youth Gram Sabha Awards
β Conferred by MoPR at Bharat Mandapam
π Objective:
β Promote civic engagement & grassroots democracy
π SCIENCE & TECH (CLIMATE)
π Glacier Hazards
β IIT Guwahati identifies 492 potential glacial lake sites in Eastern Himalayas
π Risk:
β Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)
#CurrentAffairs
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π PANCHAM Chatbot Launched
π Whatβs the News?
β PANCHAM Chatbot was launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day.
π About PANCHAM
β Full Form: Panchayat Assistance & Messaging CHatbot
β Nature: AI-based digital chatbot
β Purpose: Easy access to government schemes, official data, and updates for grassroots institutions
π Objectives
β Strengthen responsive, transparent, and accountable grassroots governance
π Target Users
β Elected representatives (Sarpanches, Ward Members)
β Panchayat staff across rural India
β Separate interface available for Citizens
π Registration & Access
β Userβs mobile number must be linked with e-Gram Swaraj Portal
β Activation via QR code scanning + simple registration
π Key Features
β Operates through WhatsApp β no advanced technical skills required
β Works on basic smartphones with internet
β Two Interfaces:
βͺ Panchayat Functionaries & Elected Representatives
βͺ Citizens
β Multilingual support: 22 Indian languages
π Services Offered
β Direct Communication: Circulars, guidelines, directives via WhatsApp
β Two-Way Communication:
βͺ Users can ask queries directly
βͺ Officials can receive feedback & local issue reports
β Real-Time Information: FAQs & updates on MoPR schemes
β Training Support:
βͺ Short video-based modules
βͺ Pre-training communication & post-training feedback
π UPSC Relevance
β GS2 β Governance | Decentralisation | E-Governance
β GS3 β Digital Public Infrastructure
π Prelims Pointer:
β‘οΈ PANCHAM is a WhatsApp-based AI chatbot linked with e-Gram Swaraj for Panchayati Raj institutions.
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π Whatβs the News?
β PANCHAM Chatbot was launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day.
π About PANCHAM
β Full Form: Panchayat Assistance & Messaging CHatbot
β Nature: AI-based digital chatbot
β Purpose: Easy access to government schemes, official data, and updates for grassroots institutions
π Objectives
β Strengthen responsive, transparent, and accountable grassroots governance
π Target Users
β Elected representatives (Sarpanches, Ward Members)
β Panchayat staff across rural India
β Separate interface available for Citizens
π Registration & Access
β Userβs mobile number must be linked with e-Gram Swaraj Portal
β Activation via QR code scanning + simple registration
π Key Features
β Operates through WhatsApp β no advanced technical skills required
β Works on basic smartphones with internet
β Two Interfaces:
βͺ Panchayat Functionaries & Elected Representatives
βͺ Citizens
β Multilingual support: 22 Indian languages
π Services Offered
β Direct Communication: Circulars, guidelines, directives via WhatsApp
β Two-Way Communication:
βͺ Users can ask queries directly
βͺ Officials can receive feedback & local issue reports
β Real-Time Information: FAQs & updates on MoPR schemes
β Training Support:
βͺ Short video-based modules
βͺ Pre-training communication & post-training feedback
π UPSC Relevance
β GS2 β Governance | Decentralisation | E-Governance
β GS3 β Digital Public Infrastructure
π Prelims Pointer:
β‘οΈ PANCHAM is a WhatsApp-based AI chatbot linked with e-Gram Swaraj for Panchayati Raj institutions.
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π PM pays tribute to Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai on his Birth Anniversary
π About Lala Lajpat Rai (1865β1928)
β Born in Punjab
β Popularly known as βPunjab Kesariβ
π Key Contributions
π Indian Freedom Movement
β Leading figure of the Extremist faction of Congress
β One of the legendary triumvirates β LalβBalβPal
ββ(Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal)
β President, Indian National Congress β Calcutta Session (1920)
β President, All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) β 1920
π Institutions & Movements
β Hindu Relief Movement
β Indian Home Rule League of America
β Servants of the People Society
β Played a key role in establishing Punjab National Bank (PNB)
π Literary Contributions
β Founded βThe Peopleβ journal
β Regular contributor to βThe Tribuneβ
β Major works:
βͺ Unhappy India
βͺ Young India: An Interpretation
βͺ History of Arya Samaj
βͺ Englandβs Debt to India
βͺ Biographies on Mazzini, Garibaldi, Swami Dayanand
π Simon Commission Protest (1928)
β Led a non-violent march in Lahore against the Simon Commission
β Sustained severe head injuries due to police lathi charge
β Later succumbed to injuries, becoming a martyr of the freedom struggle
π Core Values Associated
β Courage
β Self-sacrifice
β Perseverance
β Nationalism
π UPSC Relevance
β GS1 β Modern Indian History
β GS4 β Ethics: Courage, Sacrifice, Leadership
π Prelims Pointer:
β‘οΈ Lala Lajpat Rai died due to injuries from lathi charge during Simon Commission protests (1928) β a landmark episode in Indiaβs freedom movement.
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π About Lala Lajpat Rai (1865β1928)
β Born in Punjab
β Popularly known as βPunjab Kesariβ
π Key Contributions
π Indian Freedom Movement
β Leading figure of the Extremist faction of Congress
β One of the legendary triumvirates β LalβBalβPal
ββ(Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal)
β President, Indian National Congress β Calcutta Session (1920)
β President, All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) β 1920
π Institutions & Movements
β Hindu Relief Movement
β Indian Home Rule League of America
β Servants of the People Society
β Played a key role in establishing Punjab National Bank (PNB)
π Literary Contributions
β Founded βThe Peopleβ journal
β Regular contributor to βThe Tribuneβ
β Major works:
βͺ Unhappy India
βͺ Young India: An Interpretation
βͺ History of Arya Samaj
βͺ Englandβs Debt to India
βͺ Biographies on Mazzini, Garibaldi, Swami Dayanand
π Simon Commission Protest (1928)
β Led a non-violent march in Lahore against the Simon Commission
β Sustained severe head injuries due to police lathi charge
β Later succumbed to injuries, becoming a martyr of the freedom struggle
π Core Values Associated
β Courage
β Self-sacrifice
β Perseverance
β Nationalism
π UPSC Relevance
β GS1 β Modern Indian History
β GS4 β Ethics: Courage, Sacrifice, Leadership
π Prelims Pointer:
β‘οΈ Lala Lajpat Rai died due to injuries from lathi charge during Simon Commission protests (1928) β a landmark episode in Indiaβs freedom movement.
#history #prelims #mains
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Day 44: 31 January target:
Modern History
Topics:
Backlogs
PYQs
Current Affairs:
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Modern History
Topics:
Backlogs
PYQs
Current Affairs:
No current affairs for today
#UpscRevisionProgram
After completion of target post 'DONE'
In comment section. Targets are decided as per practical approach. In remaining time, you can study whatever you want.
Thank you.
https://t.me/CSE_EXAM
https://t.me/upsc_answer_written
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