January  

Every Indian’s heart swells with pride when the Indian flag is hoisted in all its glory. The national flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya. The saffron represents courage and sacrifice, white symbolizes truth and peach, green signifies faith and valour.  

Here is a list of all those items that are prohibited from the Republic Day celebrations.

The Indian Constitution was enacted on 26 January 1950. For the first four years, between 1950 and 1954, Republic Day Parade was organized at four different locations, i.e., Irwin Stadium, Kingsway, Red Fort, and Ramlila Maidan.

JP Nadda is an Indian politician. Since 2012, he has been a Rajya Sabha member from Himachal Pradesh. On 20 January 2020, JP Nadda was appointed as the National President of BJP.

India’s longest sea bridge was inaugurated on 12 January 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is also known as the ‘Mumbai Trans Harbour Link.’ This six-lane bridge is 21.8 km long and it includes an impressive 16.5 km sea link. It connects Suri in Mumbai to Chirle in Raigad district.

Priyanka Gandhi is an Indian politician. She is the daughter of Sonia Gandhi, the former President of INC, and Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India. On 23 January 2019, she was appointed as the General Secretary of the Indian National Congress for handling operations in Uttar Pradesh.

The results of Swachh Survekshan 2023 were announced on 11 January 2024 by the President Droupadi Murmu. Once again, Indore remained on the first spot as the cleanest city in the country.

If you’re planning a foreign trip in January or February, then a visit to the alluring beauty of Iceland is a must. Iceland captivates millions of tourists every year with its breathtaking waterfalls, glaciers, and natural beauty. This destination offers an awe-inspiring experience.

Since 2010, Shubham Soti Foundation has been organizing road safety programs on 5 January every year. The initiative includes the mission to spread awareness about road safety to prevent accidents.

Makar Sankranti is a sacred Hindu festival. This year it will be celebrated on 15^th January across different states. In North India, the festival is celebrated by taking a holy bath in the Ganga. Various fairs are organized at the ghats, and people engage in charitable acts.

The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November 1949. In memory of Dr BR Ambedkar, the Constitution Day is celebrated on 26 November every year.

Joe Biden was elected as the President of the United States in 2021. He was sworn in on 20 January 2021, as the 46^th President of America.

With the immense success of ‘Jawan,’ Shah Rukh Khan proved why he is called the King of Bollywood. The film amassed a global collection of Rs 1140 crore.

Ooty is a popular hill station in Tamil Nadu. The enchanting valleys of Ooty attract tourists from all around the world. If you’re looking for a place to find solitude amidst the chaos of life, then this destination is perfect for you.

Vijay Kumar Chansauria retired on 31 January 2022. He was the eldest among his five siblings, and his father struggled to educate all the children. He worked as a rickshaw driver to pay for his own fees. He got a job as a teacher and saved money to help the underprivileged students.