Source: TH Context: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological parent of the BJP, is celebrating its centenary year in 2025. About Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh: What it is? A socio-cultural organisation promoting the idea of a Hindu Rashtra. Known as the ideological fount of the Sangh Parivar. Established in: Founded on 27 September 1925 by …
Topic: Roles of Robert Clive, Warren Hastings Q1. Outline the contributions of Robert Clive and Warren Hastings in laying foundations of British political authority in India. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question To compare early colonial figures who transformed the East India Company from a trading body into a political power …
UPSC Mains 2025 GS Paper 1 & GS Paper 2 Analysis (Videos) — Sample Answers & Strategy Held on 23 Aug 2025 • Detailed analysis videos with sample answers & approach • Ideal for revision and future attempts. Watch the UPSC CSE Mains 2025 General Studies Paper 1 and General Studies Paper 2 analysis. Each …
Source: NOA Context: India strongly condemned the vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman’s historic residence in Bangladesh, emphasizing its symbolic importance in the country’s freedom struggle. About Sheikh Mujibur Rehman: Founding Father of Bangladesh: Led the independence movement and became its first President and Prime Minister. Political Evolution: Initially associated with the All-India Muslim League, later …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 27 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
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: …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Syllabus: Ancient India Source: TH Context: 2024, marks the centenary of the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization, spanning 2,000 sites across India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. First announced by John Marshall in 1924, this Bronze Age civilization, also known as the Harappan civilization, remains an enigma. Known for advanced town planning, metallurgy, and craftsmanship, …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 2 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: IE Context: The 169th anniversary of the Santhal rebellion is celebrated Hul Divas is observed annually on June 30 in memory of tribal leaders — Sidho and Kanhu Murmu — who led the Santhal hul (rebellion) on June 30, 1855, at Bhognadih in Sahebganj district (now Jharkhand) About Santhal Rebellion:
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 1 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Syllabus: Post-Independence India Source: IE Context: On June 25, India marked the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, a 21-month period from 1975 to 1977, during which Prime Minister Indira Gandhi suspended civil liberties, curtailed press freedom, made mass arrests, cancelled elections, and ruled by decree. What is an “Emergency”? An Emergency refers to legal …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15 June 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: PIB Context: The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the great social reformer, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary About Jyotiba Phule (1827 to 1890)
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Modern India: Reform movements Source: ThePrint Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered Swami Vivekananda’s speech at Chicago in the US on this day in 1893. On September 11 in 1893, more than a century ago, Swami Vivekananda delivered a speech at the World Parliament of Religions in …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Personalities related to the Indian Freedom struggle Source: Indian Express Context: A statue of Subhas Chandra Bose was unveiled by PM Modi at India Gate, inaugurated along with the Kartavya Path that was earlier known as Rajpath. About Subhas Chandra Bose: In 1919, Bose was selected to be in Indian …
GS Paper 1 Source: Indian Express Direction: Try to remember some reforms by the governor general and Viceroys. This is important for both Prelims and Mains. Context: The Bardhaman municipality, West Bengal has decided to erect a statue of an erstwhile maharaja in front of the landmark Curzon Gate in the city. …
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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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. Source: The Indian Express Context: On August 9, 1942, the biggest mass movement of the Indian freedom struggle i.e Quit India Movement was launched. This year marks 80 years of the Quit India Movement …
ARCHIVES 09 September 2014 “No event as encompassing as the French Revolution occurs in an intellectual vacuum”. Comment [200 words,2007] ‘The French Revolution attacked privileges and not property’. Comment [200 words,2003]
