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ORIGIN OF NATIONALISM The Rise of Nationalism is reflected in the spirit of Renaissance in Europe when freedom from religious restrictions led to the enhancement of national identity. This expression of Nationalism was furthered by the French Revolution. The political changes resulted in the passing of Sovereignty from the hands of an absolute monarch to … Read more
In May 1945, Lord Wavell, the Viceroy of India, went to London and discussed his ideas about the future of India with the British administration. The talks resulted in the formulation of a plan of action that was made public in June 1945. The plan is known as Wavell Plan. The Plan suggested reconstitution of … Read more
Indian Space Science Data Center(ISSDC), Ramanagara The Indian Space Science Data Center (ISSDC) is located at the Indian Deep Space Network (IDSN) Byalalu campus of ISTRAC/ISRO. ISSDC provides data ingestion, processing, archival and dissemination Services to the global science community for the science missions of ISRO. ISSDC is designed to provide high computation, high capacity … Read more
Vinavasavadatta: A Tale of Love, Loss, and the Power of Narrative Introduction: Vinavasavadatta, a Sanskrit play attributed to the legendary poet Bhasa, stands as a testament to the enduring power of love, loss, and the transformative nature of storytelling. This captivating drama, set against the backdrop of ancient India, explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and … Read more
Indian Statutory Commission chaired by Simon to go into the question of further constitutional reform All its seven members were Englishmen. Clement Attlee was one of the members. Lord Birkinhead was the secretary of state at that time At its Madras session in 1927 INC decided to boycott the commission “at every stage and in … Read more
The Constituent Assembly: Architect of India’s Constitution – A Critical Examination The Constituent Assembly of India, a body of elected representatives tasked with drafting the nation’s constitution, stands as a pivotal landmark in India’s history. Convened in 1946, it played a crucial role in shaping the political, social, and economic fabric of the newly independent … Read more
Jahangir Emperor Jahangir strengthened the Mughal Empire in India after his father Akbar. Jahangir was born on 31st August, 1569 and was named Nuruddin Salim Jahangir. Nuruddin has been derived from Arabic which means “Light of faith”. Jahangir is a Persian word which means “world conqueror”. Jahangir was an able administrator who had … Read more
Harsh Vardhan Emperor Harshavardhana, better known as Harsha, lived from 590 to 647 CE and was the third ruler of the Vardhana Empire, the last great empire in ancient India before the Islamic Invasion. He ruled from 606 CE to 647 CE. After Harshavardhana’s death, however, the Vardhana dynasty came to an end and its empire dissolved. India, the land … 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
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