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Tibetan Democracy Day

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: IE   Context: Tibetan Democracy Day, celebrated on September 2nd, marks the establishment of the Tibetan democratic system in exile. It commemorates the inauguration of the Tibetan government-in-exile in Dharamshala over six decades ago. The day is known as Mangsto Duchen and signifies the beginning of Tibetan democracy, governing over …

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Union of 100 states: Why India must have many small states. It will make for a better economy and better politics

GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Post Independence: State reorganization   Source: TOI  Context: Demand by various groups and organizations for newer states has always been in the news. Recently, TIPRA Motha Party demanded a separate state of Greater Tipraland.     Various committee recommendations: Dhar Commission JVP Committee State Reorganization Commission (Fazal Ali Commission) States Reorganization …

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