The Ramosi Movement was a peasant uprising that took place in the Maharashtra region of India in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The movement was led by the Dalit (formerly known as “Untouchable”) community and was a response to the oppression and exploitation they faced at the hands of the upper-caste landlords. The …
Abhinav Bharat Society was an Indian nationalist organization founded in 1904 with the goal of promoting Indian nationalism and independence from British rule. The society was founded by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, who was a prominent freedom fighter and writer, and a group of like-minded individuals who sought to end British colonial rule in India. The …
Anushilan Samiti was a secret revolutionary organization founded in Bengal, India, in 1902. It was formed with the aim of overthrowing British rule in India and promoting nationalism and self-rule. The organization was active in Bengal and other parts of India, and was part of a larger movement of Indian independence and nationalism that was …
The Eka Movement was led by peasants of north India that emerged in Hardoi, Bahraich, and Sitapur in 1921. It started with the Congress and Khilafat movements and it was later led by Madari Pasi. What was the cause of Eka Movement? The high land rent was the main reasons for the movement. The Eka …
The split of the Indian National Congress (INC) in Surat in 1907 was a significant event in India’s freedom struggle against British rule. The split was the result of a power struggle within the INC between two groups: the Moderates, who advocated for gradual reforms within the existing framework, and the Extremists, who demanded more …
Permanent Settlements in Bengal refer to a system of land revenue collection and administration introduced by the British East India Company in Bengal in 1793. The Permanent Settlement was a major reform of the revenue system in Bengal and had far-reaching implications for the rural economy and society. Under the Permanent Settlement, revenue from land …
European Penetration into India refers to the colonization of India by European powers, primarily the Portuguese, Dutch, French, and British, during the 16th to 18th centuries. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to establish a significant presence in India, arriving in the early 16th century and establishing a chain of trading posts along the western …
The National Wildlife Board (NWB) is a statutory body established under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 in India. Its main objective is to advise the central and state governments on matters relating to wildlife conservation and management in India. The NWB is responsible for advising the government on various aspects of wildlife conservation, such …
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, India. It covers an area of 38.81 square kilometers and was established in 1967 as a sanctuary for migratory birds and saltwater crocodiles. The sanctuary is situated on the southern tip of the Indian Peninsula and is known for …
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a government scheme launched in India in 2019 with the aim of providing financial support to small and marginal farmers. The scheme provides an income support of 6,000 Indian Rupees per year to farmers who own less than 2 hectares of land. The main objective of the PM-KISAN scheme …