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140th Foundation Day of Indian National Congress (INC)

Source:  IE Subject:  Modern History Context: The Indian National Congress (INC) marked its 140th Foundation Day on December 28, 2025, prompting renewed reflection on its historical role in India’s freedom struggle and post-Independence politics. About 140th Foundation Day of Indian National Congress (INC): What it is? The Indian National Congress is one of India’s oldest …

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115 Years of Savarkar’s Poem ‘Sagara Pran Talamalala’

Source:  DD News Subject:  History Context: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation addressed a cultural programme in Sri Vijayapuram to mark 115 years of Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s poem Sagara Pran Talamalala. About 115 Years of Savarkar’s Poem ‘Sagara Pran Talamalala’: What it is? ‘Sagara Pran Talamalala’ (often rendered as Sagara Pran Talmalala / …

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Explain the role of Rajendra Prasad in the Champaran and non-cooperation movements. How did these experiences shape his later constitutional responsibilities?

Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country Q1. Explain the role of Rajendra Prasad in the Champaran and non-cooperation movements. How did these experiences shape his later constitutional responsibilities? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: PIB Why the question Rajendra Prasad’s birth anniversary highlights …

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Peasant movements during British rule were driven by both economic exploitation and social injustice. Do you agree? Analyze the factors that contributed to major peasant uprisings.

Topic: Modern India Q2. Peasant movements during British rule were driven by both economic exploitation and social injustice. Do you agree? Analyze the factors that contributed to major peasant uprisings. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: How agrarian distress under British rule had both economic and social dimensions and to assess …

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“The Quit India Movement was less about immediate success and more about preparing the ground for independence”. Analyse with reference to its features and outcomes.

Topic: Quit India Movement Q1. “The Quit India Movement was less about immediate success and more about preparing the ground for independence”. Analyse with reference to its features and outcomes. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Because the Quit India Movement (1942) was a turning point in India’s struggle where immediate …

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How did the second phase of revolutionary nationalism (post-1919) differ in ideology and methods? What contributions did it make to the freedom struggle?

Topic: Revolutionaries (Phase 1 & 2), Reasons for Emergence & Philosophy Q2. How did the second phase of revolutionary nationalism (post-1919) differ in ideology and methods? What contributions did it make to the freedom struggle? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS  Why the question Arises from the shift in revolutionary strategies after 1919, when …

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How did the Swadeshi Movement of 1905 shape the methods of later Gandhian mass movements? Examine how these inherited methods were adapted to mobilize a wider and more diverse section of Indian society.

Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. Q1. How did the Swadeshi Movement of 1905 shape the methods of later Gandhian mass movements? Examine how these inherited methods were adapted to mobilize a wider and more diverse section of Indian society. (10 M) Difficulty …

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Trace Nehru’s ideological evolution during the freedom struggle. Examine how these ideas shaped his vision of post-independence India.

Topic: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country. Q2. Trace Nehru’s ideological evolution during the freedom struggle. Examine how these ideas shaped his vision of post-independence India. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: TH Why the question: In light of contemporary political and academic reassessment …

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Kuka Rebellion

Source:  IE Context: On January 17, the Punjab Chief Minister paid tribute at a function held at the Namdhari Shaheed Smarak in Malerkotla to commemorate Kuka Martyrs’ Day. About Kuka Rebellion: What it is: The Kuka Rebellion was an anti-British uprising led by the Namdhari sect, also known as Kukas, in Punjab. The movement combined …

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Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya

Source:  News on Air  Context: Prime Minister paid tribute to educationist and social reformer Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya on his birth anniversary. About Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya: Birth: Born on December 25, 1861, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Education: Studied at Muir Central College, Allahabad, graduating in 1884. Profession: Began as a teacher, later practiced law …

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