Why the Red Fort became the venue for the PM’s Independence Day speech Subject :History Section: Art and culture Why was Red Fort Chosen: Red Fort has historical significance in Indian history since Mughal time. When the country got its independence India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru chose the monument to hoist […]

    The lead-up to Indian independence from a British perspective: Path to Indian Independence unraveling the British Perspective on the Empire’s Decline Subject :History Section: Modern India Economic crisis following World War II While Britain emerged victorious from World War II, it was physically and financially exhausted. Its treasury was nearly empty by 1945, and […]

    ‘There is no link between Lord Mayo’s assassination and the Criminal Tribes Act’ Subject :History Section: Modern History Context: Richard Bourke, 6th Earl of Mayo, a British statesman and prominent member of the British Conservative Party who served as Chief Secretary for Ireland (1852, 1858-9, 1866-8) and Viceroy of India (1869-72) was the […]

    President Murmu pays tribute to Matangini Hazra, Kanaklata Barua: Subject : History Section: Modern History Context: During the Presidential address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu paid tributes to women freedom fighters like Matangini Hazra, Kanaklata Barua. More about Matangini Hazra: She was born in a village […]

    Yelagiri Hut: A Testament to Hill Tribe History Subject History Section: Art and culture Introduction Over 200 Malaiyali tribespeople built clay huts on Yelagiri hill 200 years ago. System for shelter, storage, farming, and cattle. Only one antiquated hut remains today, highlighting tribe’s evolution. The Last Traditional Hut Owner Govinthasamy owns and maintains […]

    Government Plans Law on Protection of Indian Manuscripts Subject : History Section: Art and culture Introduction Indian manuscripts hold valuable historical and cultural significance. The government is proposing the National Manuscripts Bill, 2023, for protecting and preserving these manuscripts. The primary goals include documentation, cataloging, maintaining accurate information, and regulating access to manuscripts. […]