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1. Kashi Telugu Sangamam 2. World Veterinary Day- 2023
Syllabus: GS 1, India’s Culture.
Mains: Kashi Telugu Sangamam.
Prelims: Kashi Telugu Sangamam.
Context: Prime Minister addresses Kashi Telugu Sangamam in Kashi.
Details:
- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Kashi Telugu Sangamam at Kashi, Uttar Pradesh via video message.
- He began by conveying his best wishes on the occasion of Ganga Pushkaralu Utsav.
- The Kashi – Tamil Sangamam and Saurashtra – Tamil Sangamam were also highlighted during the speech.
- It was remarked that Kashi and its residents have a deep connection with Telugus.
- During his address speech he also mentioned about Tailang Swami who was born in Vizianagaram but was called the living Shiva of Kashi by Swami Ramakrishna Paramhans.
- He also referred to various other personalities like Jiddu Krishnamurti.
- Kashi is deeply embedded in the Telugu language and literature. For example, the Kashi Khandamu Granth by Srinath Mahakavi, the Kashi Yatra character of Engul Viraswamayya and the popular Kashi Majili Kathalu.
- Moreover, he highlighted some of the holy places like Baba Vishwanath and Vishalakshi Shaktipeeth in Kashi, Mallikarjuna in Andhra, Bhagwan Raj-Rajeshwar in Telangana, Maa Bhramaramba in Andhra, and Raj Rajeshwari in Telangana.
Also read: Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam, When was Kasi Tamil Sangam held? [UPSC Art & Culture]
Syllabus: GS 3, Economy.
Mains: Agriculture- Livestock.
Prelims: World Veterinary Day.
Details:
- The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in close collaboration with Veterinary Council of India celebrated World Veterinary Day- 2023 on 29th April, 2023 at New Delhi under the aegis of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
- The aim was to recognize and celebrate the important roles of Veterinarians in animal and human health and ecology.
- The theme of the year 2023 is “Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in the veterinary profession”.
- During the event the importance of India’s livestock sector in the national economy was highlighted.
- The goal of the government is to make farming sector more efficient and sustainable.
- The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) portal was launched during the event. Moreover, the draft MSVPR, 2023 was also released.
- Nearly 1500 veterinary officials participated in the event.
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