General Knowledge

Chittaranjan Das, a prominent Indian freedom fighter, was popularly known as Deshbandhu, meaning Friend of the Nation.

The Khilafat Movement was a political campaign launched by the Ali Brothers (Shaukat Ali and Mohammad Ali) to influence the British government to protect the Ottoman Caliphate.

Raja Rammohan Rai is widely regarded as the Father of the Indian Renaissance for his efforts in social reform and modernizing Indian society.

The visit of the Prince of Wales to India in 1921 was met with widespread protests and demonstrations organized by the Indian National Congress.

Annie Besant formed the Home Rule League in 1916 to advocate for self-rule within the British Empire. The movement demanded dominion status for India and inspired many nationalists. Bal Gangadhar Tilak also started a separate Home Rule League the same year.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was famously known as Lokmanya, which means accepted by the people as a leader.

The third Round Table Conference was held in London in 1932 to discuss constitutional reforms for India.

J.B. Kripalani was the President of the Indian National Congress during the time of India's independence in 1947.

Subhash Chandra Bose reorganized the Indian National Army in Singapore in 1943 to fight for India's independence.

Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1887.

The Swadeshi movement was launched in 1905 as a protest against the partition of Bengal.

Gopal Krishna Gokhale was considered the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi acknowledged Gokhale's guidance on Indian political issues and liberal nationalism. Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society and was a mentor to many leaders.

Mahatma Gandhi expressed his ultimate aim as wiping every tear from every eye, reflecting his commitment to the welfare of the poorest.

Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 to promote social and human development.

The Khilafat Movement saw significant cooperation between Hindus and Muslims, as Gandhi supported the cause to foster national unity.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad took office as India's first President on January 26, 1950, from C. Rajagopalachari, who was the last Governor-General of independent India. Rajaji served as Governor-General from June 1948 until January 1950 when India became a Republic.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel led the Bardoli Satyagraha in 1928, which was a successful peasant movement against tax hikes.

Lord Curzon announced the partition of Bengal in 1905, which led to widespread protests.

The Rowlatt Act, which allowed for indefinite detention without trial, was passed by the British government in 1919.

The Fall of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, is a symbolic event that marked the beginning of the French Revolution.

The Russian Revolution of 1917 was led by Vladimir Lenin, who headed the Bolshevik party.

The Treaty of Versailles, which officially ended World War I, was signed on June 28, 1919.

The Communist Manifesto was written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels and published in 1848. It served as the political platform for the Communist League.

Mohammed Ali Jinnah proposed the two-nation theory arguing that Hindus and Muslims were two separate nations requiring separate countries. This ideology became the basis for Pakistan's creation in 1947. Jinnah advocated for a separate Muslim homeland.

Adolf Hitler was the leader of the Nazi Party and the dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945. He rose to power in the context of post-WWI German politics.