MODERN INDIA

GS 1 – MODERN INDIA Context: On January 17, Punjab Chief Minister paid tribute at the Namdhari Shaheed Smarak in Malerkotla to honor the martyrs of the Kuka Rebellion, a significant anti-British movement in Punjab’s history. What is the Kuka Rebellion? The Kuka Rebellion was an anti-British uprising initiated by …

GS 1 – Modern India Born on January 3, 1831, in Naigaon, Maharashtra, Savitribai Phule came from the Mali community. As India’s first female teacher and a leading social reformer, she married Jyotirao Phule at the age of 10. Under his mentorship, she received an education at home and later …

GS 1 – Modern Indian history  The Indian National Congress (INC) is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the historic Belagavi Session. Planned activities include a two-day Congress Working Committee (CWC) extended session and a public rally titled ‘Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan’. Overview of the Belagavi Session (December 26–27, …

GS 1 – Modern india history  Background The Vaikom Satyagraha was a nonviolent movement held in Vaikom, located in the princely state of Travancore (modern-day Kerala), from March 30, 1924, to November 23, 1925. This agitation was a landmark protest against untouchability and caste-based discrimination, addressing practices that had long …

GS1 – Modern India Context: Mahaparinirvan Diwas is observed annually on December 6 to pay tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his death anniversary. Significance of “Mahaparinirvan”: The term originates from Buddhist scriptures, referring to Lord Buddha’s passing, symbolizing liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth. About Dr. B.R. …