Science During Freedom Struggle Subject – History Context – Indian scientists helped India in gaining Independence, sustained it for 75 years: Jitendra Singh Concept – Mahatma Gandhi was one of the greatest scientific strategists who, through his weapon of Non-Violence, waged scientific battle against British subjugation and aggression. Bapu and many of his […]

    The icons Madhya Pradesh is honouring Subject – History Context – From renaming two railway stations and a university after tribal icons, to setting up memorials and museums highlighting the participation of tribal leaders in freedom struggle, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh is leaving no stone unturned to woo […]

    Rani Gaidinliu Subject – History Context – Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday virtually laid the foundation stone for the ‘Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum’ in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. Concept – A spiritual and political leader, Rani Gaidinliu, belonged to the Rongmei tribe. At 13, she became associated with freedom fighter […]

    Criminal Tribes Act 1871 Subject – History Context – ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’ is a part of the steps being taken to secure the culture and welfare of India’s tribal communities. Concept – The various pieces of legislation in India during British rule since the 1870s were collectively called the Criminal Tribes Act (CTA). […]

    Nalanda Subject – History Context – Recent scholarship has brought about a shift in the way Nalanda, the world’s most ancient university, is seen. Concept – Nalanda, the ruins of one of the world’s most prestigious seats of learning, is located 95 kilometres from Patna, the capital of Bihar, and 110 km from […]