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National Anthem of India, Jana Gana Man, Code of Conduct

The national anthem of a country is a powerful representation of the culture, history, and ideals of that country and it’s not just a piece of music. The National Anthem of India, “Jana Gana Mana,” is very dear to its people and reflects India’s unity and diversity in a beautiful way. National Anthem of India …

Rise of Nationalism in India, Learn all about Indian Nationalism

Rise of Indian Nationalism in India: The rise of nationalism in India is connected with the anti-colonial movement in India. The different groups of people in India shared a sense of bond with each other due to the oppression faced by all of them under colonialism. This article will share interesting insights on the various …

All-India Trade Union Congress, Introduction, History, Creation and Split

All India Trade Union Congress The AITUC’s complete name is the All India Trade Union Congress. The second-largest trade union organisation in India after the Indian National Trade Union Congress, it is the country’s first Central Trade Union. This article’s essential subject is AITUC for the UPSC Exams. Read about: Asiatic Society All India Trade …

Communist Movement in India History, Objective, Cases & Impact

Communist Movement in India The Communist Movement in India was established following the second Commintern Conference by M.N. Roy, Abani Mukherji, and others. It was established in Tashkent in 1920. (now the capital of Uzbekistan). The first chosen Commintern leader was M.N. Roy. Parties for workers and peasantry proliferated across the nation, disseminating Marxist and …

Anushilan Samiti, Background, Founder, Members & Revolutionary Activities

Anushilan Samiti A group called Anushilan Samiti advocated using revolutionary violence to overthrow the British Empire in India during the first three decades of the 20th century. It had two branches: the Jugantar Group in Kolkata and the Dhaka Anushilan Samiti in Dhaka. The Samiti was influenced by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s “Anandmath,” as well as …

List of Viceroy of India from 1856 to 1947, History, Tenure & Events

Viceroy of India List of Viceroy of India: The governor-general of India, formerly known as the viceroy of India, served as the monarch of the United Kingdom’s representative, and upon Indian Independence in 1947, the viceroy took on the role of the head of state of India. A Viceroy refers to a delegate of a …

Chauri Chaura Incident, Date, Causes, Effects, Impacts

Chauri Chaura Incident Chauri Chaura Incident is a district in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state. Following a violent encounter between British Indian police and political activists, the Chauri Chaura incidents happened during the fight for Indian independence. Gandhiji started the Non Cooperation Movement against the government on August 1st, 1920. It involves “refusing to aid …

Judicial System in British India, History, Reforms and Evolution

Judicial System in British India A common law system based on documented court precedents was first established by the East India Company in Madras, Bombay, and Calcutta in the year 1726. The Mughal legal system was replaced when the Company transitioned from a commercial company to a governing force, adding new components. This post will …

Poona Pact History, Provision, Significance, Impact & Limitations

Poona Pact Poona Pact was signed by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi on September 24, 1932, in the Yerwada Central Jail in Pune. The administration emphasizes the agreement as a modification to the Communal Award. The pact is a result of the fusion of two diametrically opposed ideas (Gandhi’s Social Approach and Ambedkar’s Political …

Laws on Acid Attacks in India

Government of India must make strict “Laws on Acid Attacks in India” and create more awareness in society regarding Acid, and parents must teach their children about the importance of their boundaries and consents. Section 326B of IPC defines an acid as “any substance which has acidic or corrosive character or burning nature that is …