General Studies 1

Revolutionary Activities During 1920s

Reason Gandhi’s immediate withdrawal from the Non-Cooperation Movement. Regions with Major Movements Punjab, UP, and Bihar Belt Hindustan Republican Association (1924) Formation: Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) was a revolutionary organization in India established in 1924. Leaders: Initial leaders were Sachindra … Continue reading

Posted in General Studies 1, Modern History |

Swaraj Party

Formation The Swaraj Party or the Congress-Khilafat Swaraj Party, was a political party formed in India on 1 January 1923 after the Gaya annual conference in December 1922 of the National Congress. It was formed by CR Das. Background for … Continue reading

Posted in General Studies 1, Modern History |

Non-Cooperation Movement (NCM)

Basics Launch: Launched by Gandhi on 1st August 1920. Idea: Based on ideals of boycotts of all government posts, boycotts of titles given by the Britishers, and non-payment of taxes. Main Events of the Non-Cooperation Movement Tilak’s Stand: Tilak was … Continue reading

Posted in General Studies 1, Modern History |

Gandhi’s Early Movements in India

Champaran Satyagraha (1917) – Bihar Issue: Indigo planters (peasants) were forced to grow indigo on a part of their land under the Tinkathia system. Leaders Involved: Rajkumar Shukla invited Gandhi. Method: Gandhi used Satyagraha (peaceful protest) for the first time … Continue reading

Posted in General Studies 1, Modern History |

Khilafat Issue

Background During World War I, Turkey was an ally of Germany, and when World War I ended Turkey and Germany were defeated.  The Treaty of Sevres was imposed on Turkey leading to the abolition of the Caliph’s rule in Turkey … Continue reading

Posted in General Studies 1, Modern History |

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre(1919)

What is it? The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre also referred to as the Massacre of Amritsar, took place when British soldiers opened fire on a large gathering of unarmed Indians in the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar,  shooting several people and wounding … Continue reading

Posted in General Studies 1, Modern History |

Rowlatt Act 1919

What is it? As per recommendations of the Sydney Rowlatt commission (1917 ) who was appointed to examine and repress the country’s revolutionary movements, the Rowlatt Act was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in 1919. The acts provided for … Continue reading

Posted in General Studies 1, Modern History |

Gandhi in Africa

Early Life of Gandhi Birth: Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat. Education: He studied law in England. Gandhi in Africa Residence: Gandhi lived in South Africa for nearly 20 years. Satyagraha: He began his experiments with … Continue reading

Posted in General Studies 1, Modern History |

Home Rule League

Leaders Major Leaders were Tilak and Annie Besant. Other leaders were G.S. Khaparde, Sir S. Subramania Iyer, Joseph Baptista, and Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Objectives To achieve self-government in India. To promote political education and discussion to set up agitation for … Continue reading

Posted in General Studies 1, Modern History |

Muslim League

The All-India Muslim League (popularised as the Muslim League) was a political party established in 1906 in Dhaka in British India. It was founded as an alternative political group to the Indian National Congress. It was created to represent the … Continue reading

Posted in General Studies 1, Modern History |