CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Sikhs assigned Bhai Mani Singh as the head granthi of Harmandir Sahib and the jathedar of the Akal Takht. After the passing of Guru Gobind Singh, the Sikh divisions accepted the common leadership and sovereignty of the head of the Akal Takht.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jathedar Joginder Singh, better known as Baba Joginder Singh is a Nihang Singh and the 15th Jathedar of Budha Dal, after Jathedar Surjit Singh. He was born in Boparai Kalan, Ludhiana.

Detailed explanation-3: -Harpreet Singh (born 1972) is a Sikh preacher who is the current Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee appointed acting jathedar of the Akal Takht since 2018. He has also been serving as the jathedar of Damdama Sahib since 2017.

Detailed explanation-4: -Established in 1606, it served as a symbol of political resistance against the Mughals during the 17th and 18th centuries. The Akal Takht has also undergone various attacks in the course of history, including the controversial Indian military action named Operation Blue Star.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Akal Takht was built on a site where there existed only a high mound of earth across a wide-open space. It was a place where Guru Hargobind played as a child. The original Takht was a simple platform, 3.5 metres (11 ft) high, on which Guru Hargobind would sit in court to receive petitions and administer justice.