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UGC-NTA NET Political Science – Jaya Prakash Narayan
Jaya Prakash Narayan, commonly known as JP, was a prominent Indian political leader and social reformer. He played a vital role in India’s struggle for independence and was figure in shaping post-independence political thought. His contributions to political philosophy, particularly ..
New Social Movements in Comparative Political Analysis
New Social Movements (NSMs) have gained prominence since the late 20th century. They differ from traditional movements, which primarily focused on economic class struggles. NSMs address contemporary issues that relate to identity, culture, and lifestyle. This shift reflects a broader ..
Indian Political Thought: M.N. Roy
Manabendra Nath Roy, commonly known as M.N. Roy, was figure in Indian political thought and activism. Born on March 21, 1887, in Bengal, India, he played a vital role in the Indian independence movement and developed influential philosophical ideas. Biographical ..
UGC-NTA NET Political Science – Political Theory – Ecologism
Ecologism is a political ideology that prioritises ecological balance and environmental sustainability. It argues that the protection of the environment is crucial for the well-being of society. This ideology emerged as a response to growing environmental concerns, advocating for a ..
Cyberactivism in India- T.M. Ladwa
Activism has long been the mobilization of people for political rights, fighting the social issues like suppression, untouchability, racism, fascism, poverty, hunger, environmental degradation, terrorism or any other issue which is concerned to mankind or environment as a whole. The ..
May 21: Anti-Terrorism Day Observed
May 21, the death anniversary of ex-PM of India, Shri Rajiv Gandhi is also observed as Anti Terrorism Day all over the country. It was on May 21, 1991 that former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi fell to the designs of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
President visits Phoenix Settlement, Durban
During her recent visit to South Africa, President Pratibha Patil visited the Phoenix Settlement. Phoenix Settlement: Founded by Mahatma Gandhi in 1904 on the north-western edge of Durban, South Africa to experiment with Satyagraha, Sarvodaya and Ahimsa (non-violence). It was ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Gandhian Jharna Jhara honoured with Peace and Harmony Award
Veteran Gandhian of Bangladesh Ms Jharna Jhara honoured with Chaudhary Ranbir Singh International Peace and Harmony Award. The award was given last time to well-known Gandhian Dr S N Subbarao. 85-years-old Ms Jharna Jhara is working for cause of rural ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
Current Affairs : January 6, 2012
Election Commission takes various steps for effective implementation of Model Code of Conduct The Uttar Pradesh Government has been asked to transfer 259 Block Development Officers in view of their over stay in the same districts Setting up communication centres ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2012
“Occupy Wall Street” Movement
Thousands of protesters occupied New York City’s Times Square, buoyed by a day of demonstrations around the world in support of their month long campaign against corporate greed. This is a people powered movement named as Occupy Wall Street (OWS). ..