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🏅 World Olympic Day: June 23, 2025 |

  🏅 World Olympic Day: June 23, 2025 English: World Olympic Day is celebrated every year on 23rd June to mark the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 1894 in Paris , France. This day commemorates the beginning of the modern Olympic Movement, pioneered by Pierre de Coubertin , a French educator. The first Olympic Day was celebrated in 1948 , and since then, it has encouraged people around the world to participate in sports and fitness. The 2025 theme is: #Let's Move +1, India! , promoting physical activity and a healthier lifestyle. Hindi (हिंदी): विश्व ओलंपिक दिवस हर साल 23 जून को मनाया जाता है, जो अंतर्राष्ट्रीय ओलंपिक समिति (IOC) की स्थापना 1894 में पेरिस में हुई थी, उसकी स्मृति में मनाया जाता है। इस दिन आधुनिक ओलंपिक आंदोलन की शुरुआत हुई थी, जिसके जनक पियरे डी कूबरटिन थे। पहला ओलंपिक दिवस 1948 में मनाया गया था और तब से यह दिन दुनिया भर में लोगों को खेलों और फिटनेस के लिए प्रेरित करता है। 2025 की थीम है – #लेट्स मूव +1, इंडिया! , जो एक स...

Strait of Hormuz – Key Facts | होरमुज़ जलडमरूमध्य – प्रमुख तथ्य

  ✅ Strait of Hormuz – Key Facts | होरमुज़ जलडमरूमध्य – प्रमुख तथ्य 🌍 In English: The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway that connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and further leads to the Arabian Sea . It lies between Iran to the north and the United Arab Emirates & Oman to the south . It is one of the most strategically important straits in the world. Approximately 20% of the world’s oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making it a critical chokepoint for global energy supply. The strait is about 33 km (21 miles) wide at its narrowest point. Major ports connected to it include: Iran : Bandar Abbas UAE : Dubai, Fujairah Oman : Muscat The strait has been a region of geopolitical tension due to conflicts involving Iran, the US, and Gulf countries. 🌊 हिन्दी में: होरमुज़ जलडमरूमध्य एक संकीर्ण जलमार्ग है जो फारस की खाड़ी को ओमान की खाड़ी और आगे अरब सागर से जोड़ता है। यह जलडमरूमध्य उत्तर में ईरान और दक्षिण में संयुक्त अरब...

16 Mahajanapadas and Their Capitals Explained | SSC GK | Mahajanapadas in Hindi & English | SSC GK COURSE PART 21

  🧭 The Sixteen Mahajanapadas and Their Capitals – Ancient India's Political Framework In ancient Indian history, the 16 Mahajanapadas were powerful kingdoms and republics that existed during the 6th century BCE . The term Mahajanapada means “great kingdom” and these were the major political units before the rise of the Mauryan Empire. These regions formed the core of Indian civilization, culture, and governance during the Vedic and later Vedic periods. Each Mahajanapada had its own capital city , which acted as a center of governance, culture, and trade. Here are some major examples: Anga – Capital: Champa (modern Bhagalpur) Magadha – Capital: Rajgriha , later Pataliputra , and sometimes Vaishali Kashi – Capital: Varanasi Gandhara – Capital: Taxila Kuru – Capital: Indraprastha Kosal – Capital: Shravasti and Ayodhya Surasena – Capital: Mathura Avanti – Capitals: Ujjain and Mahishmati Some states were monarchies, while others (like Vajji ) were earl...

Saints and Reformers – Buddha, Mahavira, Nanak, and Ramakrishna | SSC GK COURSE PART 20

  Saints and Reformers – Buddha, Mahavira, Nanak, and Ramakrishna 🌐 English Version: 🟡 Gautama Buddha: Gautama Buddha , also known as Siddhartha Gautama , was a royal prince who renounced his luxurious life in search of truth. He attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya , Bihar. After enlightenment, he began teaching the path to liberation, known as Buddhism . He preached across northern India and Nepal. One of the most significant sites of his teaching was Griddhakuta (Vulture’s Peak) in Rajgir, Bihar , where he delivered many sermons, including the Lotus Sutra and the Heart Sutra . The mountain is named after its vulture-like shape . 🟡 Vardhamana Mahavira: Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism , born in 540 BCE in Kundagrama near Vaishali (now in Bihar). He belonged to the Jnatrika clan . His first sermon was delivered at Pava . Lion is considered his symbol . He died in 468 BCE at the age of 72 in Pavapuri, Bihar . ?...

The Four Vedas – Foundation of Vedic Knowledge | SSC GK COURSE PART 19

  The Four Vedas – Foundation of Vedic Knowledge 🌐 English Version: The Vedas are the most sacred texts of ancient Indian literature and form the backbone of Hindu philosophy, rituals, and culture. The word “Veda” comes from the Sanskrit root “ Vid ”, meaning knowledge . There are four Vedas : 🔹 1. Rigveda: The Rigveda is the oldest of all Vedas and is regarded as one of the oldest religious texts in the world. It is often called “the first testament of mankind.” It comprises 1,028 hymns (Suktas) arranged in 10 Mandalas (books) . The 2nd to 7th Mandalas are known as Family Books (Gotra or Vamsha Mandalas) . These are associated with ancient sages like Gritsamada, Vishvamitra, Atri, Bharadwaj, and Vashishtha . The 8th Mandala is attributed to Kanvas and Angiras . The 9th Mandala contains Soma hymns , and the 10th Mandala includes the famous Purushasukta and other philosophical hymns. The 3rd Mandala contains the Gayatri Mantra , dedicated to the Sun God S...

Elephant Warfare and the Rise of Magadha | SSC GK COURSE PART 18

  Elephant Warfare and the Rise of Magadha 🌐 English Version: Magadha was one of the most powerful and prominent kingdoms in ancient India , located in the region of modern-day Bihar . Among its various military innovations, one of the most strategic and unique was its use of elephants in warfare . Magadha is considered to be the first empire in ancient India to have deployed war elephants on a large scale . This form of warfare gave it a massive advantage over other kingdoms during the interstate wars and helped it emerge as a dominant political power in the Gangetic plains . The use of elephants in battle is believed to have originated during the later Vedic period . Elephants, being large and intimidating, played a significant psychological and physical role on the battlefield. Their ability to trample enemy formations, break lines, and instill fear gave Magadhan armies a tactical superiority . This innovation became a decisive factor in Magadha's success in unifying ...

Rigveda's Dialogue Hymn, Vishvamitra, and the Oral Tradition | SSC GK COURSE PART 17

  Rigveda's Dialogue Hymn, Vishvamitra, and the Oral Tradition 🌐 English Version: The Rigveda is not only the oldest Veda , composed over 3,500 years ago , but also a literary and spiritual marvel. Among its more than 1,000 hymns , there are several in the form of dialogues (known as suktas ). One such powerful and poetic hymn is a dialogue between Sage Vishvamitra and the two rivers Beas (Vipas) and Sutlej (Sutudri) . In this hymn, the rivers are worshipped as goddesses , highlighting the divine status nature held in early Vedic culture. Sage Vishvamitra speaks to the rivers, requesting them to grant him passage. The rivers respond with dignity and caution, showing that even natural forces were imagined to have voice, personality, and divine rights . This hymn illustrates how the Rigvedic people revered rivers and maintained a deep ecological and spiritual bond with nature. 🔹 Oral Tradition of Rigveda: The Rigveda was not originally written . It was recited, heard...

The Rigveda – Hymns, Rivers & Early Vedic Society | SSC GK COURSE PART 16

  The Rigveda – Hymns, Rivers & Early Vedic Society 🌐 English Version: Rigveda is the earliest and most important of the four Vedas. Composed in ancient Sanskrit, it consists of 10 mandalas (books) and a total of 1,028 hymns . These hymns praise Vedic deities like Agni, Indra, Varuna, Mitra , and others, reflecting the spiritual and natural worldview of early Vedic society. The famous Gayatri Mantra , one of the most revered chants in Hinduism, is found in the third mandala of the Rigveda. Saraswati is described as the divine river in the Rigveda. The 8th Mandala is attributed to Kanvas and Angiras , while the 9th Mandala is a collection of Soma hymns . The 10th Mandala includes the significant Purushasukta Hymn , which lays the foundation of the caste system (Varna system), describing society as divided into four varnas — Brahmana (priests) , Kshatriya (warriors) , Vaishya (traders) , and Shudra (workers) . The Rigvedic Period is estimated between 1500 B...