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  Operation Bluestar, also known as the Golden Temple Raid, was a military operation conducted by the Indian Army in June 1984 to flush out Sikh militants from the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, Punjab. The operation was launched on the orders of then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, after negotiations with the militant leader, Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, failed. Image Credit: Indian History Collective The Golden Temple complex is a revered site for Sikhs worldwide and is the holiest shrine in Sikhism. It was occupied by Bhindranwale and his armed followers who had turned it into a fortress. The militants were demanding a separate Sikh homeland, Khalistan, which would be carved out of the Indian state of Punjab. Click here to watch the video The Indian government had been grappling with the issue of Sikh militancy for several years before Operation Bluestar. The situation had escalated with the rise of Bhindranwale, who had gained a large following among Sikhs, particularly in...

  UPSC (Mains) 2021 1. Differentiate the causes of landslides in the Himalayan region and Western Ghats 2. Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product(GDP) in percentage. Discuss 3. what are the environmental implications of the reclamation of the water bodies into urban land use? Explain with examples 4. Mention the global occurrence of volcanic eruptions in 2021 and their impact on regional environment. 5. Why is India considered as a sub-continent? Elaborate your answer. 6. Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world and explain their impact on local weather conditions, with examples. 7. How do the melting of the Arctic ice and glaciers of the Antarctic differently affect the weather patterns and human activities on the Earth? Explain. 8. Discuss the multi-dimensional implications of uneven distribution of mineral oil in the world. 9. What are the m...

  The Khalistani movement, also known as the Sikh separatist movement, is a political movement aimed at establishing an independent Sikh state in Punjab, India. The movement has its roots in the early 20th century, when some Sikh leaders started demanding greater autonomy and rights for the Sikh community. However, it gained momentum in the 1980s, leading to a violent insurgency that lasted for more than a decade. The roots of the Khalistani movement can be traced back to the British colonial period when the Sikh community demanded the creation of a separate Sikh state within India. Under the leadership of Tara Singh, who believed the Sikh to be a distinct community from Hindus, the demand for separate state gained voice. However, this demand was not accepted by the Indian National Congress and other political parties, and Punjab remained a part of India after independence in 1947. Click here to watch the video In the 1970s, the Akali Dal, a Sikh political party, demanded great...

  UPSC (Mains) 2021 1. Explain the difference between computing methodology of India's Gross Domestic Product(GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015. 2. Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets. 3. How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the socio-economic conditions of marginal and small farmers ? 4. How and to what extent would micro-irrigation help in solving India's water crisis ? 5. Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels. 6. Do you agree that the Indian economy has recently experienced V-shaped recovery? Give reasons in support of your answer. 7. Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth”. Discuss in the light of India's experience. 8. What are the salient features of t...

  UPSC (Mains) 2021 1. Trace the rise and growth of socio-religious reform movements with special reference to Young Bengal and Brahmo Samaj. 2. To what extinct did the role of moderates prepare a base for the wider freedom movement? comment 3. Bring out the constructive programmes of Mahatma Gandhi during Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement. UPSC (Mains) 2020 1. Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long term implications on the national movement. (Answer in 150 words). 2. Since the decade of the 1920s, the national movement acquired various ideological strands and thereby expanded its social base. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words). UPSC (Mains) 2019 1. Assess the role of British imperial power in complicating the process of transfer of power during the 1940s. 2. The 1857 Uprising was the culmination of the recurrent big and small local rebellions that had occurred in the preceding hundred years of British rule. Elucidate. 3. Examine ...

  UPSC (Mains) 2021 1.        Examine the uniqueness of tribal knowledge systems when compared with mainstream knowledge and cultural systems. 2.        Examine the role of ‘Gig Economy’ in the process of empowerment of women in India. 3.        What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India? 4.        Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in detail. 5.        What is Cryptocurrency? How does it affect global society? Has it been affecting Indian society also? 6.        How does Indian society maintain continuity in traditional social values? Enumerate the changes taking place in it. UPSC(Mains) 2020 7.        Has caste lost...

  The origins of Taiwan can be traced back over 5,000 years ago when Austronesian peoples first settled on the island. These early inhabitants were believed to have originated in modern-day Southeast Asia and migrated to Taiwan by sea. The Austronesian peoples were skilled seafarers, and their arrival on the island marked the beginning of Taiwan's unique cultural history. Throughout history, Taiwan has been inhabited by various ethnic groups, including the Han Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, and Japanese. In the 16th century, Portuguese sailors were the first Europeans to make contact with Taiwan. However, it was the Dutch who established a presence on the island in the 17th century, which led to a period of colonization. Click here to watch the video The Dutch established the colony of Dutch Formosa in 1624, which lasted for over 38 years. During this period, the Dutch introduced new agricultural techniques, such as irrigation systems, which greatly improved the island's agricultur...