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Odisha Governor Launched Biography on Life of President Murmu
Why in News?
Odisha Governor Kambhampati Hari Babu launched a biography of President Droupadi Murmu titled Agni Sarasulo Vikasita Kamalam Droupadi Murmu in Visakhapatnam.
Key Points
- Author of the Book: The book is written by Acharya Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad.
- Life Journey: The book traces Droupadi Murmu’s journey from a tribal village in Odisha to the President of India, reflecting perseverance and leadership.
- Focus on Education: Emphasises the role of education and determination in achieving social mobility and leadership.
- Women Empowerment: President Murmu’s life is presented as a symbol of women empowerment and tribal representation in India’s democracy.
- Constitutional Values: Her life reflects how India’s democratic and constitutional framework provides equitable opportunities to individuals from marginalized communities.
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Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates New Delhi World Book Fair
Why in News?
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Key Points
- Organisers: The fair is organised by the National Book Trust (NBT), India, under the Ministry of Education.
- Theme: The theme for NDWBF 2026 is “Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom @75”, reflecting on the role and legacy of India’s armed forces.
- Book Release: During the inauguration, Dharmendra Pradhan released the book “The Saga of Kudopali: The Unsung Story of 1857” in multiple Indian languages and Spanish, honouring Veer Surendra Sai and the martyrs of Sambalpur.
- International Participation: Countries like Qatar and Spain participated in the fair.
- Focus Country: Qatar (main highlight for exhibitions and literary exchange)
- Partner Country: Spain (cultural and literary participation)
- Promoting Reading Culture: The fair underscores the importance of reading, knowledge dissemination, multilingualism, and global literary dialogue among students, scholars, and the general public.
