Notes and Study material for Exams
POST INDEPENDENT ERA The era after India’s independence from colonial rule starts with its partition into two halves – India and Pakistan. Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor General of free India and M.A. Jinnah that of Pakistan. The transition was violent, with blood curling massacres all over the country, ample proof to the historic … Read more
Revolutionary young men did not try to generate a mass revolution. Instead they followed the strategy of assassinating unpopular officials 1904: VD Savarkar organized Abhinav Bharat Newspapers like The Sandhya and Yugaantar in Bengal and the Kal in Maharashtra advocated revolutionary ideology Kingsford Incident: In 1908, Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki threw bomb at a … Read more
India’s Role in the Creation of Bangladesh: A Complex Legacy The birth of Bangladesh in 1971 was a momentous event, not only for the newly formed nation but also for the South Asian region. While the struggle for independence was primarily led by the people of East Pakistan, India played a crucial and multifaceted role … Read more
The Fourth Five-Year Plan: A Catalyst for China’s Economic Transformation The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1971-1975), a period of significant political and economic upheaval in China, marked a turning point in the country’s development. While the plan aimed to consolidate the achievements of the Cultural Revolution and further solidify socialist principles, it ultimately fell short of … Read more
The Sunderbans: A Symphony of Life in the Mangrove Swamps The Sunderbans, a vast expanse of mangrove forests straddling the border of India and Bangladesh, is a testament to the resilience and beauty of nature. This unique ecosystem, a labyrinth of tidal channels, mudflats, and dense mangrove vegetation, is a haven for biodiversity, a bulwark … Read more
The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019: A Controversial Path to Citizenship The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019, enacted by the Indian Parliament on December 11, 2019, has been a source of intense controversy and widespread protests since its inception. This legislation, which amends the Citizenship Act of 1955, aims to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees … Read more
The Enigmatic Exchange: A Deep Dive into the Territorial Swap Between India and Bangladesh The 1974 exchange of territories between India and Bangladesh, often referred to as the “Enclaves” or “Land Boundary Agreement,” stands as a unique chapter in the history of the two nations. This complex and multifaceted agreement, born out of a legacy … Read more
