Rural Local Bodies Context: • The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu recently called for devolving 3Fs—Funds, Functions and Functionaries to empower rural local bodies for their holistic growth and to achieve national development and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Background: • The Vice President mentioned […]
Matua Dharma Maha Mela Context: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed Matua Dharma Maha Mela 2022 at ShreedhamThakurnagar, Thakurbari, West Bengal on the occasion of 211th birth anniversary of Shree ShreeHarichand Thakur. About: Matua Dharma Maha Mela is an occasion to bow to the […]
Bihar Diwas Context: • The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended greetings to the people of Bihar on Bihar Diwas. About: • Bihar Day (Bihar Diwas) is observed every year on March 22, marking the formation of the state of Bihar. It was on […]
Declining Parsi Population in the Country Context: • As per the Census data available with this Ministry, the population of Parsi (Zoroastrian) community decreased from 69,601 in the Census 2001 to 57,264 in the Census 2011. Background: • Parsis are a very prominent community in […]
International Women’s Day Context: The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, in his message on the eve of International Women’s Day, which is observed every year on March 8. Background: International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate […]