Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar (1820-1891)
In 1850, Vidyasagar became the secretary of the Bethune School and contributed to the higher education for women.
In 1851, Vidyasagar became the principal of Sanskrit College and opened its gates to non-brahmin students.
Due to his efforts, the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act was passed. The first lawful Hindu widow remarriage among the upper castes in our country was celebrated under the supervision of Vidyasagar.
Vidyasagar wrote a Bengali primer, Barnaparichay. He also wrote the book Babuvivah.
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In 1850, Vidyasagar became the secretary of the Bethune School and contributed to the higher education for women.
In 1851, Vidyasagar became the principal of Sanskrit College and opened its gates to non-brahmin students.
Due to his efforts, the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act was passed. The first lawful Hindu widow remarriage among the upper castes in our country was celebrated under the supervision of Vidyasagar.
Vidyasagar wrote a Bengali primer, Barnaparichay. He also wrote the book Babuvivah.
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Sarvodaya
Sarvodaya (Sarva - all; Udoya - the welfare of all) means 'Universal Uplift' or 'Progress of All'. It was first coined by M. K. Gandhi as the title of his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's "Unto This Last."
Sarvodaya Society
According to Vinoba Bhave, Sarvodaya (welfare of all) means to establish a classless and casteless society based on truth and non-violence. In this society, everyone will get equal opportunities for their highest development.
The Sarvodaya consists of two things:
1. Happiness for all by removing social dogmas and discrimination
2. Establishing a new society with equality, divinity, and kindness.
To establish Sarvodaya society, Vinoba launched several non-violent movements, such as Bhoodan (land gift) Movement, the Gramdan (village gift) Movement, and the Sampatti dan (wealth gift) Movement.
Impact of Ruskin's 'Unto This Last' on Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi received a copy of Ruskin's "Unto This Last" from a British friend, Mr. Henry Polak, while working as a lawyer in South Africa in 1904. According to Gandhi, after reading this book, he could not sleep that night and decided to change his life in accordance with its ideals.
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Sarvodaya (Sarva - all; Udoya - the welfare of all) means 'Universal Uplift' or 'Progress of All'. It was first coined by M. K. Gandhi as the title of his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's "Unto This Last."
Sarvodaya Society
According to Vinoba Bhave, Sarvodaya (welfare of all) means to establish a classless and casteless society based on truth and non-violence. In this society, everyone will get equal opportunities for their highest development.
The Sarvodaya consists of two things:
1. Happiness for all by removing social dogmas and discrimination
2. Establishing a new society with equality, divinity, and kindness.
To establish Sarvodaya society, Vinoba launched several non-violent movements, such as Bhoodan (land gift) Movement, the Gramdan (village gift) Movement, and the Sampatti dan (wealth gift) Movement.
Impact of Ruskin's 'Unto This Last' on Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi received a copy of Ruskin's "Unto This Last" from a British friend, Mr. Henry Polak, while working as a lawyer in South Africa in 1904. According to Gandhi, after reading this book, he could not sleep that night and decided to change his life in accordance with its ideals.
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Important points about Annie Besant:
Annie Besant was a member of the Theosophical Society (not a founder).
She was a member of the Fabian Society.
She was the first woman president of INC.
She founded the Central Hindu School in Benaras in 1898, later developing into the Benaras Hindu University.
She started the Home Rule League in September 1916.
She founded the Women's Indian Association (WIA) in 1917.
Fabian Society (1884):
The Fabian Society is a British socialist organisation established in 1884. Its purpose is to advance the principles of social democracy and democratic socialism through gradualist and reformist efforts in democracies rather than revolutionary overthrow.
The Fabian Society was also historically related to radicalism, a left-wing liberal tradition.
The Fabian Society founded the London School of Economics in 1895.
Annie Besant joined the Fabian Society in 1885. Jawaharlal Nehru was also a member of the Fabian Society.
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Annie Besant was a member of the Theosophical Society (not a founder).
She was a member of the Fabian Society.
She was the first woman president of INC.
She founded the Central Hindu School in Benaras in 1898, later developing into the Benaras Hindu University.
She started the Home Rule League in September 1916.
She founded the Women's Indian Association (WIA) in 1917.
Fabian Society (1884):
The Fabian Society is a British socialist organisation established in 1884. Its purpose is to advance the principles of social democracy and democratic socialism through gradualist and reformist efforts in democracies rather than revolutionary overthrow.
The Fabian Society was also historically related to radicalism, a left-wing liberal tradition.
The Fabian Society founded the London School of Economics in 1895.
Annie Besant joined the Fabian Society in 1885. Jawaharlal Nehru was also a member of the Fabian Society.
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National Social Conference (1887)
M. G. Ranade emphasised social democracy along with political democracy.
In the 1886 Calcutta Session, Dadabhai declared that the Congress would take up only national questions and not deal with religious and social matters. Hence, Ranade decided to form a separate body for social reforms and established the National Social Conference in 1887, during INC’s third session.
Ranade called the National Social Conference the younger sister of Congress.
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M. G. Ranade emphasised social democracy along with political democracy.
In the 1886 Calcutta Session, Dadabhai declared that the Congress would take up only national questions and not deal with religious and social matters. Hence, Ranade decided to form a separate body for social reforms and established the National Social Conference in 1887, during INC’s third session.
Ranade called the National Social Conference the younger sister of Congress.
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Lectures from Colombo to Almora (1897) is a book of Swami Vivekananda based on the lectures he delivered in Sri Lanka and India after his return from the West in 1897.
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Note:
There is a dispute over whether the Bengal Gazette (the Bengal Gejeti) or Samachar Darpan was the first journal in an Indian language, as both were launched in May 1818. The nationalist historians credit the Bengal Gazette as the first.
Some historians believe that Satya Prakash was established in 1855.
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There is a dispute over whether the Bengal Gazette (the Bengal Gejeti) or Samachar Darpan was the first journal in an Indian language, as both were launched in May 1818. The nationalist historians credit the Bengal Gazette as the first.
Some historians believe that Satya Prakash was established in 1855.
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Important Difference
The Government of India Act of 1919 established a division of central and provincial subjects. This meant that the central and provincial legislatures were authorized to create laws pertaining to their respective subjects. However, the powers given to the provinces were granted by the Centre. Therefore, the Act emphasized decentralization instead of federation.
The 1935 Act provided a federal system as provinces were recognised in law as separate entities, exercising executive and legislative powers in their field. After the passing of the Act of 1935, the provinces were no longer considered subordinate authorities.
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The Government of India Act of 1919 established a division of central and provincial subjects. This meant that the central and provincial legislatures were authorized to create laws pertaining to their respective subjects. However, the powers given to the provinces were granted by the Centre. Therefore, the Act emphasized decentralization instead of federation.
The 1935 Act provided a federal system as provinces were recognised in law as separate entities, exercising executive and legislative powers in their field. After the passing of the Act of 1935, the provinces were no longer considered subordinate authorities.
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As 2024 is an election year, it is important to consider the historical evolution of elections and rules in modern Indian history. The following points are worth focusing on:
🕸Separate electorate
🕸Voting rights for women
🕸First elected Indian speaker of Central Assembly
🕸Provincial election of 1937
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🕸Separate electorate
🕸Voting rights for women
🕸First elected Indian speaker of Central Assembly
🕸Provincial election of 1937
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Important For Prelims
After the non-cooperation movement, No-changers did not participate in the Legislative Council elections, but they did participate in the elections of municipalities and other local bodies.
In 1924, Jawaharlal Nehru was the Mayor of Allahabad, Vallabhbhai Patel of Ahmedabad, C. R. Das of Calcutta, and Rajendra Prasad of Patna.
This year, 2024, marks the centenary of their entry into the civic body.
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After the non-cooperation movement, No-changers did not participate in the Legislative Council elections, but they did participate in the elections of municipalities and other local bodies.
In 1924, Jawaharlal Nehru was the Mayor of Allahabad, Vallabhbhai Patel of Ahmedabad, C. R. Das of Calcutta, and Rajendra Prasad of Patna.
This year, 2024, marks the centenary of their entry into the civic body.
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Success or Failure of a Movement
The Ghadar movement did not succeed in its immediate objective of organising an armed revolt and driving out the British. Similarly, the non-cooperation movement (1920-22) and the Quit India movement (1942) could not succeed in immediately winning independence. Should we call these movements failures?
The success or failure of a political movement is not always to be measured in terms of its achievement of stated objectives. It should be measured in terms of whether there was a furthering of nationalist feelings, the creation of traditions of resistance, the emergence and trial of new methods of struggle, and the spread of forward-looking ideologies of secularism, democracy, and egalitarianism. In that case, these movements occupy a very important place in India's struggle for freedom.
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The Ghadar movement did not succeed in its immediate objective of organising an armed revolt and driving out the British. Similarly, the non-cooperation movement (1920-22) and the Quit India movement (1942) could not succeed in immediately winning independence. Should we call these movements failures?
The success or failure of a political movement is not always to be measured in terms of its achievement of stated objectives. It should be measured in terms of whether there was a furthering of nationalist feelings, the creation of traditions of resistance, the emergence and trial of new methods of struggle, and the spread of forward-looking ideologies of secularism, democracy, and egalitarianism. In that case, these movements occupy a very important place in India's struggle for freedom.
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The GoI has highlighted the following personalities during its "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" campaign.
Rani Chennamma
https://cmsadmin.amritmahotsav.nic.in/event-detail.htm?2360
Rani Velu Nachiyar
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?312
Rani Avantibai
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?314
Pandita Ramabai
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?23123#:~:text=Pandita%20Ramabai%20Sarasvati%20was%20born,representatives%20at%20the%201889%20Congress.
Pritilata Waddedar
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?137
Bina Das
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/district-reopsitory-detail.htm?2416
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Santi Ghosh
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?4087
Kalpana Dutta
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/district-reopsitory-detail.htm?11988
Captain Lakshmi Sahgal
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?244
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Rani Chennamma
https://cmsadmin.amritmahotsav.nic.in/event-detail.htm?2360
Rani Velu Nachiyar
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?312
Rani Avantibai
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?314
Pandita Ramabai
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?23123#:~:text=Pandita%20Ramabai%20Sarasvati%20was%20born,representatives%20at%20the%201889%20Congress.
Pritilata Waddedar
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?137
Bina Das
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/district-reopsitory-detail.htm?2416
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Santi Ghosh
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?4087
Kalpana Dutta
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/district-reopsitory-detail.htm?11988
Captain Lakshmi Sahgal
https://amritmahotsav.nic.in/unsung-heroes-detail.htm?244
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Please take note of the following topics, events, and personalities that have been in the recent news:
Jagannath Shankarseth
Michael Madhusudan Dutta
Battle of Colachel
Lachit Borphukan
Rani Velu Nachiyar
Ramakrishna Math and Mission
Usha Mehta
Ram Manohar Lohia
Mahatma Phule
Vaikom Satyagraha
Ahilyabai Holkar
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Jagannath Shankarseth
Michael Madhusudan Dutta
Battle of Colachel
Lachit Borphukan
Rani Velu Nachiyar
Ramakrishna Math and Mission
Usha Mehta
Ram Manohar Lohia
Mahatma Phule
Vaikom Satyagraha
Ahilyabai Holkar
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He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna, stayed in America for some time; and was also elected to the Central Assembly. He was:
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23%
Aurobindo Ghosh
14%
Bipin Chandra Pal
55%
Lala Lajpat Rai
9%
Motilal Nehru
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In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha"?
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79%
All India Home Rule League
4%
Hindu Mahasabha
4%
South Indian Liberal Federation
13%
The Servants of India Society
The 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the
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88%
Agitation against the partition of Bengal
4%
Home Rule Movement
8%
Non-Cooperation Movement
0%
Visit of Simon Commission to India
Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'?
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78%
Swadeshi Movement
11%
Quit India Movement
6%
Non-Cooperation Movement
6%
Civil Disobedience Movement
The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
Anonymous Quiz
5%
the First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended.
86%
King George V abrogated Curzon's Act at the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911.
5%
Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement.
5%
the Partition of India in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan.