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Lucknow Pact, 1916
The Lucknow Pact of 1916 was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League on a common scheme of constitutional…
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Home Rule Movement in India
About The Home Rule Movement was an important phase in India’s freedom struggle during the First World War. It was led mainly by Bal…
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First Phase of Revolutionary Activities (1907–1917)
The first phase of revolutionary nationalism developed alongside the rise of militant nationalism and the decline of the Swadeshi movement. Young nationalists increasingly lost…
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Morley–Minto Reforms, 1909
Morley–Minto Reforms, officially enacted through the Indian Councils Act, 1909, were introduced under John Morley, the Secretary of State for India, and Lord Minto,…
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Era of Militant Nationalism in India
Introduction · The period between 1905 and 1917 witnessed the rise of a more assertive form of nationalism within the Indian…
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Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a trade arrangement between two or more countries or economic blocs to facilitate commerce by reducing the tariffs,…
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Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a specially designated area where a special trade and regulatory framework is applied to promote exports, investment, employment…
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Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank)
The Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) is a specialised financial institution formed in 1982 to promote India’s international trade. EXIM Bank’s primary role…
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Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023
A Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 guides the principles for accelerating and simplifying India’s export process, making it more responsive to the needs of…
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New Development Bank (NDB)
The New Development Bank (NDB) is a multilateral development bank, established by the BRICS countries, to provide alternate sources of financing for infrastructure and…
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