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Tiranga Yatra Kolkata: State Prepares for Independence Day Marches

Source:thestatesman ↗

কেন এটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ

The article highlights several WBCS Prelims hotspots, including West Bengal Geography (Kulik Bird Sanctuary, Raiganj), historical figures (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose), and important cultural/educational institutions (Visva-Bharati). The 'Har Ghar Tiranga' theme is also a good reminder to revise facts regarding the adoption and design of the Indian National Flag.

সারসংক্ষেপ

A grand Tiranga Yatra is scheduled to be held in Kolkata as part of the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will lead the march from the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose statue on Red Road to the Birla Planetarium. Corresponding events highlighting regional pride and heritage will take place across West Bengal, notably at the Kulik Bird Sanctuary in Raiganj and Visva-Bharati in Santiniketan.

মূল বিষয়

  • A major Tiranga Yatra will be held in Kolkata as part of the nationwide 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, intended to promote patriotism.
  • The march will be led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, starting from the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose statue on Red Road and ending at the Birla Planetarium.
  • Additional yatras across West Bengal will emphasize important locations such as the Kulik Bird Sanctuary in Raiganj and Visva-Bharati in Santiniketan.

গুরুত্বপূর্ণ শব্দ

Har Ghar Tiranga

A nationwide government campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav encouraging citizens to hoist the Indian National Flag at their homes to foster patriotism, unity, and awareness of flag display protocols.

UPSC context

GS Paper 2 (Governance). Highlights campaigns promoting fundamental duties, national symbols, and mass civic participation.

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Visva-Bharati University

A Central University in West Bengal, founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921. Recognized as an Institution of National Importance, it embodies Tagore's vision of holistic, open-air education blending Indian traditions with global learning.

UPSC context

GS Paper 1 (History & Culture). Tests knowledge of Rabindranath Tagore's educational philosophy and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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Kulik Bird Sanctuary

Also known as Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary, it is situated along the Kulik River in West Bengal. It is famous for supporting one of Asia's largest heronries, especially for Asian openbill storks and other migratory birds.

UPSC context

GS Paper 3 (Environment). Relevant for mapping questions on protected areas and key habitats for migratory birds in India.

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প্রিলিমস ফাঁদ

"Pingali Venkayya designed the current National Flag with the Ashok Chakra, which was officially adopted on August 15, 1947."

The Constituent Assembly adopted the current flag on July 22, 1947. Pingali Venkayya designed the 1921 Swaraj flag (with a charkha), not the final version.

সংযুক্ত স্থির ধারণা

Polity & Modern History

What is the historical and legal evolution of the Indian National Flag?

  • Swaraj Flag: Originally designed by Pingali Venkayya in 1921, this version featured red and green bands with a central spinning wheel (Charkha).
  • Constituent Assembly: Adopted the current tricolor design, replacing the Charkha with the 24-spoke Ashoka Chakra, on July 22, 1947.
  • Flag Code 2002: Amended recently to allow machine-made and polyester flags, and permits continuous day-and-night display by the general public.
Environment & Ecology

What are the ecological features of the Kulik (Raiganj) Bird Sanctuary?

  • Geographic Location: Situated along the Kulik River in the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal.
  • Asian Openbill Storks: Harbors one of Asia's largest heronries for Asian Openbill storks, which serve as vital indicators of wetland ecosystem health.

আন্তঃবিষয় প্যাটার্ন

  • National Symbols & Fundamental Duties

    The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign reinforces Article 51A(a). UPSC often connects patriotic campaigns with statutory instruments like the Flag Code of India and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act.

  • Tagore's Santiniketan & UNESCO status

    Events at Visva-Bharati highlight its recent UNESCO World Heritage tag. UPSC frequently links institutional heritage sites to the ideological educational foundations laid by Rabindranath Tagore.

Expect a multi-statement Prelims question merging the historical timeline of the National Flag's adoption with 2021 Flag Code amendments.

সংযুক্ত PYQ · 4

সংযুক্ত PYQ · 4

  • 2021WBCS_PRELIMSGS1

    Who had designed the first Indian National Flag?

  • 2017WBCS_PRELIMSGS1

    Who was the founder of the 'Forward Bloc'?

  • 2020WBCS_PRELIMSGS1

    Who founded the Forward Bloc?

  • 2024WBCS_PRELIMSGS1

    Which one of the following is not located in West Bengal?