Notes and Study material for Exams
The Power of the People: Exploring Popular Movements Throughout History Popular movements, defined as collective actions by ordinary people aimed at achieving social, political, or economic change, have been a driving force throughout history. These movements, fueled by shared grievances, aspirations, and a desire for a better future, have reshaped societies, challenged established power structures, … Read more
Civil Society and Political Movement Civil society, Faced to the centralised power of the State, first has a role of enabling the hitherto voiceless and unorganised communities interests to be represented. In other term, the sphere of civil society has a goal of Empowerment for local communities. In that specific function, civil society can … Read more
The Evergreen Revolution: A Green Revolution 2.0? The term “Green Revolution” evokes images of bountiful harvests, increased food production, and a world free from hunger. This agricultural revolution, which began in the mid-20th century, was a remarkable achievement, significantly boosting global food production and saving millions from starvation. However, the Green Revolution also came with … Read more
Introduction Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was ‘a man of millennium’ who imparts the lesson of truth, Non- violence and peace. The philosophy and ideology is relevant still today.The philosophy of Gandhi was based on truth, sacrifice, non- violence selfless service and cooperation. In modern times, nonviolent methods of action have been a powerful tool for social … Read more
Environment and environmentalism Environment ‘Environment‘, as the term itself indicates, is anything immediately surrounding an object and exerting a direct influence on it”. In our surround there is living and nonliving things which are together form life. Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, and geosphere are the component of the environment that surrounds us. Hydrosphere, the wet … Read more
The Shifting Sands of “Left-Wing”: A Historical and Contemporary Analysis The term “left-wing” has been a fixture in political discourse for centuries, yet its meaning remains fluid and contested. This article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the term, exploring its historical evolution, its current manifestations, and the challenges it faces in a rapidly … Read more
Enlightenment and Industrial revolution Emergence and Background Beginning of geographical discoveries and direct sea routes opened new avenues of Trade and Commerce. It formed the bedrock of Industrial revolution as mismatch between demand and supply led to new innovative ways of enhancing production. Second factor was emergence of capitalist ideology. Profit making became the core … Read more
Man-animal conflicts are common in various parts of the country. Incidents of man-animal conflict are reported from States/Union Territories of the country. In India, wild elephants probably kill far more people than tiger, leopard or lion. But, surprisingly, human conflict involving leopard draws great amount of public attention compared to other animals. Other carnivores – tigers, … Read more
Chipko Movement Chipko movement, also called Chipko andolan, nonviolent social and ecological movement by rural villagers, particularly Women, in India in the 1970s, aimed at protecting trees and forests slated for government-backed logging. The movement originated in the Himalayan region of Uttar Pradesh (later Uttarakhand) in 1973 and quickly spread throughout the Indian … Read more
The Chipko Movement: A Story of Environmental Resistance and Community Empowerment The Chipko Movement, a powerful testament to the resilience of nature and the spirit of human resistance, stands as a landmark in the history of environmental activism. This movement, born in the Himalayan foothills of India, transcended the boundaries of a mere protest, evolving … Read more