Tag: indian national congress

Posted on

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 …

Continue reading “140th Foundation Day of Indian National Congress (INC)”

Posted on

200th anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji

Source:  FPJ Subject:  History Context: India celebrated the 200th birth anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji in 2025, honouring his legacy as a nationalist leader, economic thinker and early architect of the freedom movement. About 200th anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji: Who he was? Dadabhai Naoroji (1825–1917) was an Indian nationalist leader, economic theorist, social reformer, scholar, and …

Continue reading “200th anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji”

Posted on

The philosophy of the Moderates reflected cautious optimism rather than radical confrontation. Explain their ideological basis. Assess how this shaped their demands from the British Raj.

Topic: Demands of Moderates. Q1. The philosophy of the Moderates reflected cautious optimism rather than radical confrontation. Explain their ideological basis. Assess how this shaped their demands from the British Raj. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question To test understanding of the ideological orientation of the Moderates and how their philosophy …

Continue reading “The philosophy of the Moderates reflected cautious optimism rather than radical confrontation. Explain their ideological basis. Assess how this shaped their demands from the British Raj.”

Posted on

Sir Sankaran Nair

Source:  IE Context: Prime Minister of India paid tribute to Sir Sankaran Nair on the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, recalling his legal battle against British atrocities. About Sir Sankaran Nair: Who was Sir Sankaran Nair? Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair was a distinguished jurist, statesman, and fearless nationalist known for speaking truth to …

Continue reading “Sir Sankaran Nair”

Posted on

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.

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 …

Continue reading “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.”

Posted on

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 …

Continue reading “Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya”

Posted on

The Moderates played an important role at a critical period in the history of Indian national struggle. Elaborate on their contributions.

Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. 1. The Moderates played an important role at a critical period in the history of Indian national struggle. Elaborate on their contributions. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: A Brief History of Modern India by Spectrum Publishers. Why …

Continue reading “The Moderates played an important role at a critical period in the history of Indian national struggle. Elaborate on their contributions.”

Posted on

When the First World War broke out in 1914, there was a growing demand for self-government among the Indian nationalists and they realised the importance of unity of effort in opposition to the British rule. Comment in the light of Lucknow pact of 1916.

Topic: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. 1. When the First World War broke out in 1914, there was a growing demand for self-government among the Indian nationalists and they realised the importance of unity of effort in opposition to the British rule. Comment in …

Continue reading “When the First World War broke out in 1914, there was a growing demand for self-government among the Indian nationalists and they realised the importance of unity of effort in opposition to the British rule. Comment in the light of Lucknow pact of 1916.”

Posted on

Extremism in the Indian National scene did not spring up suddenly in the first decade of the twentieth century. In fact, it had been growing slowly but invisibly since the Revolt of 1857 itself. Discuss.

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. 2. Extremism in the Indian National scene did not spring up suddenly in the first decade of the twentieth century. In fact, it had been growing slowly but invisibly since the Revolt of 1857 itself. Discuss. …

Continue reading “Extremism in the Indian National scene did not spring up suddenly in the first decade of the twentieth century. In fact, it had been growing slowly but invisibly since the Revolt of 1857 itself. Discuss.”

Posted on

Even though their political demands were moderate, their economic demands were radical in nature. Elucidate with respect to the moderate phase of Indian National Congress.

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues. 1. Even though their political demands were moderate, their economic demands were radical in nature. Elucidate with respect to the moderate phase of Indian National Congress. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Chapter 7 – India’s …

Continue reading “Even though their political demands were moderate, their economic demands were radical in nature. Elucidate with respect to the moderate phase of Indian National Congress.”