What were the principal mechanisms of colonial economic extraction from India? Explain how they facilitated Britain’s industrial and imperial expansion. Evaluate the response of Indian economic nationalists to the colonial economic order.

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues Q1. What were the principal mechanisms of colonial economic extraction from India? Explain how they facilitated Britain’s industrial and imperial expansion. Evaluate the response of Indian economic nationalists to the colonial economic order. (15 M) Difficulty …

Discuss the economic and political consequences of the Great Depression. Analyse how it transformed international economic relations. Evaluate its contribution to the emergence of a new global economic order after 1945.

Topic: History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars Q1. Discuss the economic and political consequences of the Great Depression. Analyse how it transformed international economic relations. Evaluate its contribution to the emergence of a new global economic order after 1945. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: …

Discuss the role of economic exploitation in the rise of anti-colonial consciousness in India. Examine the contribution of nationalist economic thinkers in exposing colonial rule. Analyse the limitations of colonial economic modernisation.

Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country Q1. Discuss the role of economic exploitation in the rise of anti-colonial consciousness in India. Examine the contribution of nationalist economic thinkers in exposing colonial rule. Analyse the limitations of colonial economic modernisation. (15 M) Difficulty Level: …

UPSC Editorial Analysis: Global and Indian Implications of U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs

General Studies-2; Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Introduction The announcement of reciprocal tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump marks a sharp resurgence in economic nationalism and protectionism. Aimed at correcting the so-called “unfair trade advantages” of certain countries, these measures have triggered global market …

UPSC Editorial Analysis: Global Impact of Trump’s Tariff Onslaught and China’s Retaliatory Strikes

General Studies-2; Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Introduction The unfolding US-China trade war, marked by President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policy and China’s retaliation, has triggered unprecedented disruptions in global trade and financial markets. The consequences are being felt across continents, affecting investors, producers, …