CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The committee has proposed to observe December 11 as ‘Bharatiya Bhasha Diwas’ or ‘Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav’ on the birth anniversary of poet Subramania Bharati, a pioneer of modern Tamil poetry who penned songs to kindle patriotism during the Independence movement.

Detailed explanation-2: -December 11 is the birthday of modern Tamil poet Subramaniam Bharathi. Educated in Tamil Nadu and Varanasi, Bharathi enthused the public with his writings during the Swaraj struggle and is considered a bridge between north and south.

Detailed explanation-3: -To encourage people to learn a few more Indian languages. To celebrate diversity in culture, arts, etc. and to make people experience the unity, harmony and integrity of the nation through languages.

Detailed explanation-4: -Notes: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has instructed all higher educational institutions to observe a ‘Bharatiya Bhasha Divas’ on December 11 every year. The Day aims to celebrate language harmony and promote Indian languages.

Detailed explanation-5: -Every year on February 21, International Mother Language Day is marked to celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity as well as multilingualism. UNESCO initially proclaimed it in 1999 to honour the Bangladeshi Language Movement.