General Studies 1

Background of British Advnt to India 1599 – Formation of English East India Company 1600 – Queen Elizabeth gave monopoly to the company for trade in the East. Progress of the British in India in West and South Year  Events … Continue reading →

Timeline in India 1602 – Formation of Dutch East India Company 1606 – First settlement in Masulipatnam 1609 – First fort in Pulicat Lake and it is called Fort Jalidara which acts as Dutch headquarters and later shafted to Devapatnam., … Continue reading →

The Advent of European Powers in India Factors Leading to the Advent of European Powers in India Week Rulers and Mutual Rulers in India Vast wealth in India Huge demand for Indian goods in Europe Fall of Constantinople to Arabs … Continue reading →

What is Population ? Population refers to the total number of inhabitants living in a specific area at a particular time. Factors Influencing the Distribution of Population in India Physical Features: Mountains & Hills: Low population due to tough conditions … Continue reading →

Role of Women in India Tradition and Family Structure: Women have traditionally managed households, cared for families, and played key roles in decision-making within joint families. Education and Literacy: Increased access to education has improved literacy among women, enabling them … Continue reading →

What is a society? A society is a group of people participating in continuous social connection, or a broad social group occupying the same social or spatial territory, normally exposed to the same political power and dominant cultural standards. Nature … Continue reading →

What was it? The Chinese Revolution refers to the political and social transformations in China during the 20th century, leading to the establishment of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 1949 under Mao Zedong. Background  Before the Chinese Revolution, … Continue reading →

Phases of Decolonization Decolonization in Asia (1945-1950s) India & Pakistan (1947) – India’s non-violent resistance led by Gandhi & Nehru resulted in independence. Indonesia (1949) – Fought against Dutch rule after WWII. Vietnam (1954) – Ho Chi Minh’s forces defeated … Continue reading →

What is Decolonization? Definition: Decolonization refers to the process by which colonies gained independence from European imperial powers, primarily after World War II (1945-1975). Causes of Decolonization Impact of World War II (1939-1945) European powers weakened economically and militarily after … Continue reading →

Basics of Colonisation  ​Colonialism refers to the practice where a powerful nation establishes control over foreign territories, aiming to exploit their resources, labor, and markets for economic gain. This often involves the subjugation of indigenous populations and the imposition of … Continue reading →