Second Phase of Revolutionary Activities (1920s–1930s)

Reason Emerged primarily due to the sudden suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement by Mahatma Gandhi in 1922, which disillusioned young nationalists and steered them toward radical armed resistance. Nature The second wave was deeply influenced by the Russian Revolution, shifting … Continue reading →

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Quit India Movement

The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Revolution, was launched by Gandhi in response to the failure of the Cripps Mission, widespread public discontent, and Britain’s defeat in Southeast Asia. On August 8, at Gowalia Tank in Bombay, … Continue reading →

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Delimitation in India

Delimitation means the act or process of fixing limits or boundaries of territorial constituencies in a country to represent population changes. The Constitution mandates that the Commission’s orders are final and cannot be questioned before any court, and it works … Continue reading →

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Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs)

Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) are primary cooperative banks located mainly in urban and semi-urban areas.  Features They provide credit and banking services to small traders, salaried persons, professionals, MSMEs and other local borrowers. Registered under the relevant State Cooperative Societies … Continue reading →

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Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA)

The FCRA was passed in 1976 due to concerns that foreign governments were funding independent organizations to meddle in India’s internal affairs. The law aims to control foreign donations to organizations and people to ensure that they operate following the … Continue reading →

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