- PM MODI TO RELEASE COLLECTED WORKS OF SUBRAMANIA BHARATI
SUBJECT: ART AND CULTURE
- Subramania Bharati(1882-1921) was a Tamil poet, writer, journalist, Indian independence activist, and social reformer.
- Popularly known as “Mahakavi Bharati”, he is considered a pioneer of modern Tamil poetry.
- Literature and Poetry: Wrote extensively in Tamil, blending Indian culture, spiritual heritage, and patriotism.
- Poems inspired the Indian freedom struggle and societal reforms
- Journalism: Contributed to newspapers like The Hindu.
- Bharati worked as a journalist for several newspapers, including Swadesamitran and India.
- Used his writings to ignite the spirit of independence and reform.
- Social Reforms: Bharati challenged traditional social norms and advocated for women’s rights, widow remarriage, and the eradication of caste discrimination.
- Advocated for gender equality, education for all, and caste eradication. Stood against untouchability and oppression of women.
- He believed in equality and social justice for all.
- Commemorated as a revolutionary figure in literature and social reform. • PM Modi will release a 23-volume annotated collection of his works, highlighting his enduring relevance
2. PINARAYI, STALIN TO COME TOGETHER FOR LAUNCH OF PERIYAR MEMORIAL IN VAIKOM TOMORROW
SUBJECT: HISTORY
- The Vaikom Satyagrahawas one of the first organized movements in India aimed at fighting untouchability and securing access to public roads for the oppressed communities.
- It was centered around the Sri Mahadeva Temple in Vaikom, Kerala, where oppressed communities were denied entry and access to surrounding roads.
- E.V. Ramasamy Naicker (Periyar): Known as “Thanthai Periyar” (Father Periyar), he played a prominent role in the movement.
- Periyar’s involvement expanded the movement’s scale and highlighted the issue of caste discrimination nationally.
- Mahatma Gandhi: Supported the movement and advised peaceful protest.
- His involvement bridged the Vaikom struggle with the larger Indian National Movement.
- Local Leaders: Leaders like T.K. Madhavan, K. Kelappan, and George Joseph organized and sustained the satyagraha.
3. ISRO AND NAVY SUCCESSFULLY CARRY OUT RECOVERY TRAILS FOR GAGANYAAN MISSION
SUBJECT: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- ISRO and the Navy conducted successful recovery trials for the Gaganyaan crew module at the Eastern Naval Command.
- Highlights: Gaganyaan Mission: India’s first human spaceflight program targeting a 400 km orbit for three days.
- Involves three uncrewed missions and one crewed mission.
- Recovery Trials: Validated operations for recovering the crew from sea waters.
- Trials used simulated crew modules
4. WHAT IS THE EXTENT OF GLOBAL SHARE OF SOLAR ENERGY?
SUBJECT: GEOGRAPHY
World Solar Report 2024
- Solar capacity has grown from 1.22 GW in 2000 to 1,419 GW in 2023, with a CAGR of 36%.
- Solar accounts for three-quarters of renewable energy additions worldwide.
- Average solar auction prices have decreased globally
- Quantum dot solar cells with record-breaking 18.1% efficiency.
- Innovations like self-healing solar panels and solar paver blocks integrated with infrastructure
- Employment in the solar PV sector rose to 7.1 million jobs in 2023.
- Solar-powered irrigation and agrivoltaics systems are transforming agriculture
5. FEMALE LABOUR FORCE PARTICIPATION RATE(LFPR)
SUBJECT: SOCIAL ISSUES
- Increased from2017–18 to 2022–23:
- Rural: 24.6% → 41.5%.
- Urban: 20.4% → 25.4%.
- Married women and unpaid family workers drive rural LFPR growth.
- Bihar and Punjab show low LFPR; North-Eastern states lead improvements
