Operation Polo and Hyderabad’s accession to India
Basics Relevance : GS-I (Modern Indian History), GS-II (Polity: Federalism, Integration) Why in News Overview Challenges Way Forward Conclusion Operation Polo symbolized India’s resolve to integrate princely states into a united democratic nation. While marked by violence, it laid the foundation for political stability, democratic governance, and India’s federal structure.
The Derozio effect: Disruptive moment in 19th century colonial Calcutta
Context Relevance : GS 1(Modern History) Derozio’s role The Derozians / Young Bengal Movement Political dimension Exemplary figures Impact & limitations Impact Limitations Legacy / Significance
How a Future Indian President was Inspired
Basic Background Relevance: GS 1(History ) Conditions in Ireland (Early 20th Century) Giri’s Activism in Dublin Key Influences on Giri Political Repercussions Indo-Irish Parallels Broader Analysis Contemporary Relevance
Topra Kalan Geographical & Historical Context
Geographical & Historical Context Relevance : GS 1(Heritage , Culture , History) Recent Discoveries (2024–2025) Chronological Insights Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Findings Buddhist Connection Archaeological & Preservation Challenges Tourism & Cultural Heritage Potential Significance of Findings
Eighty years on from Hiroshima
Historical Context: What Happened in 1945 Relevance : GS 1(World History ) Who Are the Hibakusha? Castle Bravo & the Turning Point in Nuclear Awareness Rise of Anti-Nuclear Movements The Norm of Non-Use: Definition & Reality The Changing Nature of Nuclear Threats Erosion of Norms in Today’s Conflicts Why This Matters Today: Key Takeaways Moral vs. […]
Paika Rebellion of 1817
Background: Paikas of Odisha Relevance : GS 1(Modern History ) British Annexation of Odisha (1803) Economic and Social Discontent The 1817 Paika Rebellion Legacy and Historical Debate Key Takeaways
The forced sterilisations of Emergency
Background and Policy Origins Relevance : GS 1(Post Independence) Scale and Statistics Implementation and Methods Reported Outcomes Comparative Global Context Public Memory and Long-Term Impact
A tragedy recorded for posterity
Key Highlights of the Discovery Relevance : GS 1(History , Inscriptions) ,GS 3(Disaster Management) Historical and Cultural Significance Socio-Economic and Humanitarian Insight Research and Analytical Value Broader Context Conclusion
A constant gardener of social revolution
Background & Early Influences Relevance : GS 1(Modern history ),GS 4(Ethics) Education as Emancipation Caste Critique & Revolutionary Writings Rejecting Orthodox Nationalism Satyashodhak Samaj (1873): Social Radicalism Critique of the 1857 Revolt Economic and Agrarian Vision Religious Rationalism & Secular Spirituality Gender Equality & Feminist Thought Critique of Caste Essentialism Legacy: The Gardener Metaphor
About The Raja Raja Chola I
Context: The birth anniversary of the legendary Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola I is celebrated every year during the Sadhaya Vizha in Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu Relevance: GS I: History Raja Raja Chola I Military Achievements and Expansion Cultural and Administrative Contributions Titles and Honors -Source: The Hindu