GS Paper 1
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Quit India Movement 1942, Phases, Causes, Impact and Outcomes
The Quit India Movement started on August 8, 1942, also known as the August Kranti Movement, calling for the end of British rule in India at the All India Congress Committee’s session in Bombay. It is an important topic of...
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Arya Samaj History, Short Notes, Features and Significance
Arya Samaj Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati on April 10th, 1875 in Bombay, India. The Arya Samaj movement aimed to promote the ideals of truthfulness (satya), righteousness (dharma), and the Vedas as the...
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Bardoli Satyagraha, History, Features, Leaders, Significance, Criticism
Bardoli Satyagraha Bardoli Satyagraha organized Sardar Vallabhai Patel in 1928 to defend the Bardoli peasants against arbitrary tax increases during the Indian Independence War. A peaceful uprising against British rule in India was attempted by Indian peasants during the Bardoli...
Last updated on May 26th, 2024 02:07 pm -
Indian National Army, History, Role of Subhas Chandra Bose
Indian National Army The Indian National Army (INA), also known as Azad Hind Fauj, was a military force formed during World War II to secure India's independence from British rule in 1942. The INA was closely associated with the charismatic...
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Non Cooperation Movement, Causes, Effects, Significance
What is Non Cooperation Movement? Mahatma Gandhi organized the Non-Cooperation Movement from 1920-1922, to persuade the British government of India to grant India Swaraj or self-rule. Non-Cooperation Movement was one of Gandhi's earliest planned instances of the widespread Civil Disobedience...
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Indus Valley Civilization Map, Seals, Town Planning, Great Bath
Indus Valley Civilization The Indus Valley Civilization thrived from 3300 to 1300 BCE in its early years and from 2600 to 1900 BCE in its prime years. This civilization's domain stretched from what is now northeast Afghanistan through Pakistan and...
Last updated on May 28th, 2024 03:13 pm -
Warli Painting, Historical Background and Characteristics
Warli painting, an ancient art form originating from the tribal communities of Maharashtra, India, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess of these indigenous people. Dating back to as early as 3000 BCE, Warli painting is...
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Bihar Caste Census Report 2023, Caste Wise Population, Survey PDF
The Bihar Cabinet has approved a proposal to increase the reservation quota for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) from the current 50% to 75%. Hike of ...
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Gupta Empire Introduction, Achievements, Golden Age, Facts
Introduction of Gupta Empire Two significant political forces—the Kushanas and the Satavahanas in the north and south, respectively—rose to prominence as a result of the collapse of the Mauryan Empire. These two empires supported social harmony and economic development in...
Last updated on May 28th, 2024 03:13 pm -
Sangam Literature, History, Major Works and Significance
Sangam Literature Sangam Literature, also known as "the poetry of the noble ones," refers to the ancient Tamil language and is the earliest known literature from South India. The oldest available Tamil literature is Sangam literature. The Sangam Period is...
Last updated on November 29th, 2023 06:47 pm