Freedom Struggle

Contribution of Tribals in India’s Freedom Struggle – UPSC GS1

Context: Union Cabinet has approved 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas to remember the contributions of tribal freedom fighters for the country. This date was chosen as it is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda who is revered as Bhagwan by tribal communities across the country. Tribal contributions to the Indian freedom struggle: Several tribal …

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How Quit India movement gave a new direction to India’s freedom struggle? – UPSC GS1

 On August 8, 78 years ago, Mahatma Gandhi gave the call for British colonizers to “Quit India” and for the Indians to “do or die” to make this happen. What led to the events of August 1942? While factors leading to such a movement had been building up, matters came to a head with the …

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Chauri Chaura incident – UPSC GS1

NOTE: 100 year completed in 2022 About Chauri Chaura incident: The Chauri Chaura incident took place on 4 February 1922 at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of the United Province(Uttar Pradesh) in British India. The sequence of Events: Launch of Non-Cooperation Movement: In 1920, Mahatma Gandhi, launched the non-cooperation movement. It was launched to challenge oppressive …

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Mahatama Gandhi’s Ideology – UPSC GS1

Significant Aspects of Mahatma Gandhi’s Ideologies: Opportunities for the Weakest in Society: Mahatma Gandhi saw his place among the weakest and the poorest. His notion of a just and truthful politics was that in such an environment, the weakest should have the same opportunities as the strongest. Simplicity: Gandhiji is a great example of simplicity …

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