Source: IT Subject: History Context: The Centre is organising Parakram Diwas–2026 in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to commemorate the 129th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, celebrating his legacy of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism. About Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: Who he was? Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was a revolutionary nationalist leader who advocated …
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues Q1. Indian communism evolved more as a response to colonial socio-economic conditions than as a direct replication of Soviet ideology. Explain this statement and assess its implications for the early trajectory of the communist movement in …
Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. Q1. Revolutionaries shaped not only anti-colonial action but also intellectual debates on India’s future. Elucidate. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: TH Why the question In the context of renewed attention to revolutionary nationalism and the need …
Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. Q2. Trace the significance of tribal uprisings before 1857 and assess their contribution to India’s broader struggle for independence. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: Tribal uprisings are being revisited on the 150th …
Source: PIB Context: Prime Minister of India inaugurated the year-long celebrations marking 150 years of the National Song “Vande Mataram” in New Delhi on 7th November 2025. About 150 Years of Vande Mataram: What it is? A national commemorative initiative (2025–26) to celebrate the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram”, connecting citizens—especially youth—with its revolutionary and …
Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. Q1. “The Swadeshi movement marked the true beginning of mass nationalism in India”. Discuss how the movement evolved and contributed to shaping nationalist consciousness. Evaluate its ideological impact on the freedom struggle and the reasons for its …
Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. Q1. What were the key ideological strands within the Indian National Movement in the 20th century? How did these ideologies influence mass mobilisation? Evaluate their legacy in post-independence India. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why …
Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues Q1. Moderates in the Indian National Congress believed in constitutional methods. Examine their approach. Evaluate their relevance in the pre-Gandhian phase of the freedom struggle. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question To …
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Syllabus: Leader during Freedom movement Source: The Hindu Context: The article revisits the thoughts and writings of Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary, focusing on his contributions as a revolutionary thinker. Bhagat Singh’s works reflect a deep engagement with social, political, and philosophical issues, challenging the prevailing norms of his time. Key Points: Multilingual Intellectual: …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: The Freedom Struggle Source: Indian Express, Indian Express Direction: No need to remember or overthink, just go through it once. Context: In the Independence Day address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed “Nari shakti”, and paid tribute to various women leaders. Women Heroes …
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Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. 1. Chandrashekhar Azad’s idea of nationalism may not have matched with that of Mahatma Gandhi but his contributions for the cause of Indian independence remain immense. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: A Brief History of Modern …
Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. 1. The acceptance of Partition in 1947 was only the final act of a process of step-by-step concession to the League’s intransigent championing of a sovereign Muslim state. Elucidate. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: India’s Struggle for …
GS Paper 1 Topics Covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently laid the foundation stone for Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University in Aligarh. It will provide affiliation to 395 colleges of the Aligarh division. Who …
