Notes and Study material for Exams
Important Amendments of Indian Constitution 24th amendment of Indian constitution ARTICLE 368 in Part XX of the Constitution deals with the powers of the Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure. The Parliament may in the exercise of its constituent power amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any provision of the Constitution … Read more
European Economic Community The European Economic Community (EEC) was a regional organisation which aimed to bring about economic integration among its member states. It was created by the Treaty of Rome of 1957. Upon the formation of the European Union (EU) in 1993, the EEC was incorporated and renamed as the European Community … Read more
Coolie- Begar Movement The Coolie-Begar movement was a non-violent movement by the general public of Kumaun in the Bageshwar town of United Provinces in 1921. This movement was led by Badri Datt Pandey, who was awarded the title of ‘Kumaon Kesari’ after the success of this movement. The aim of this movement was … Read more
Amendments to the Constitution are made by the Parliament, the procedure for which is laid out in ARTICLE 368. An amendment bill must be passed by both the Houses of the Parliament by a tw o-thirds majority and voting. In addition to this, certain amendments which pertain to the federal nature of the Constitution … Read more
Narayana Guru social reforms Sri Narayana Guru was a prophet, sage and Hindu saint and also a social reformer of India. He was born in the family of Ezhavas, in a period when people from backward communities, like, the Ezhavas faced much social injustices in the caste-ridden Kerala Society. Gurudevan, as he was fondly known … Read more
After being released in 1914, Tilak sought re-entry into Congress. Annie Besant and Gokhale supported. But finally Pherozshah Mehta won and Tilak was not admitted. Tilak and Besant decided to start The Home Rule Movement on their own. In early 1915, Annie Besant (and S Subramaniya Iyer) launched a campaign through her two newspapers, New … Read more
The Indian economy in 1901 The British Raj in India The Indian National Congress The Swadeshi movement The Partition of Bengal The Jallianwala Bagh massacre The Non-Cooperation Movement The Civil Disobedience Movement The Quit India Movement The Indian independence movement The Indian economy in 1901 was a largely agrarian one, with agriculture accounting for … Read more
The 1991 Economic Reforms: A Turning Point for India The year 1991 marked a pivotal moment in India’s economic history. Facing a severe balance of payments crisis and a stagnant economy, the country embarked on a series of radical economic reforms that fundamentally transformed its economic landscape. These reforms, collectively known as the “1991 Economic … Read more
The Economic Crisis of 1991: A Turning Point in India’s History The year 1991 marked a watershed moment in India’s economic history. The country, once a beacon of socialist ideals, found itself teetering on the brink of an unprecedented economic crisis. This period, often referred to as the “Balance of Payments Crisis,” was a culmination … Read more