Vice President virtually addresses inauguration of Permanent Exhibition on Journey of Vande Mataram and International Seminar on Sardar Patel’s Vision of Integration, Unification and Federalism organised by IIAS, Shimla

Prelims-testable facts

• 01Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary is being commemorated in India.
• 02The national song Vande Mataram was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and has been a symbol of Indian nationalism since its composition.
• 03Sardar Patel played a crucial role in the integration of Indian states after independence, with his efforts resulting in the merger of over 560 princely states into the Union of India.
• 04The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) is an institution that has nurtured scholarship of the highest order for six decades.
• 05Vande Mataram was a source of courage and hope for countless freedom fighters during India's struggle for independence.
• 06Sardar Patel's vision of integration, unification, and federalism continues to be relevant in modern-day India.
• 07The Permanent Exhibition on Journey of Vande Mataram aims to inspire future generations about the importance of national unity and pride.

Trap alerts

• Most people think Sardar Patel was the first Governor-General of India, but actually he was not. He served as the Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister in Jawaharlal Nehru's cabinet.
• Most people think Vande Mataram is a recent song, but actually it was written in 1870 by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
• Most people think Sardar Patel's role in Indian independence was limited to Gujarat, but actually he played a crucial role in the integration of Indian states across the country.