Indian Polity Quiz

India formally announced its Look East Policy in the early 1990s, aiming to strengthen relationships with Southeast Asian nations.

The 'Act East Policy' is a continuation and evolution of the Look East Policy, aiming to strengthen political, economic, and cultural ties with Southeast Asian nations. It was initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a political and economic organization of 10 Southeast Asian countries, founded in 1967.

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) dealing with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaptation, and finance starting in the year 2020.

The Tashkent Agreement, signed in 1966 after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, symbolized a peace treaty involving India and Pakistan.

Human security emphasizes protecting individuals, focusing on issues like hunger, disease, and natural disasters, acknowledging that these can cause greater harm than war.

The Garibi Hatao (remove poverty) slogan was a part of the Indian National Congress party's political strategy, popularized by Indira Gandhi during the 1971 general elections.

C. Rajagopalachari was the first Indian Governor-General of India, holding the position after India's independence.

The Indian constitution's Article 352 allows the declaration of a state of emergency in the country, due to external aggression or armed rebellion.

The States Reorganization Act of 1956 restructured India, leading to the formation of 14 states and six union territories, based on language and cultural factors.

The Warsaw Pact was a political and military alliance formed in 1955 with the Soviet Union as its leader. Its main purpose was to counter the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)'s presence in Europe during the Cold War.

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an organization with its headquarters in Kathmandu, Nepal, aimed at regional cooperation among its members.

The 'Dalit Panther' movement was a militant organization formed in 1972 in Maharashtra, India, fighting for the rights of Dalit communities.

The Chipko Movement, a grassroots movement in India, predominantly in Uttarakhand, involved villagers physically embracing trees to prevent them from being cut down.

The Narmada Bachao Andolan (Save the Narmada Movement) is a movement in India protesting the construction of large dams on the Narmada River, focusing on the potential displacement of communities and environmental consequences.

The Total Revolution movement was a campaign launched by Jai Prakash Narayan in the 1970s in India, aiming for a complete transformation of society, including social, political, and economic changes.

India conducted its first nuclear test in 1974, leading to its recognition as a nuclear power state.

The Fall of the Berlin Wall marked the end of the Cold War era in 1989, symbolizing the collapse of communist rule in Eastern Europe.

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a major global event in 1962, involving the Soviet Union's placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba, creating tension between the US and USSR.

The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 triggered significant global geopolitical changes. It led to the prolonged Afghan War (1979 - 1989) and contributed to the decline of the Soviet Union.

The New International Economic Order (NIEO) was a set of proposals by developing countries in the 1970s, aimed at restructuring the global economic system to address inequalities and promote economic justice.

The South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) is a free trade agreement within the SAARC framework, focusing on promoting trade and economic cooperation among South Asian nations.

Agenda 21 is a plan for sustainable development, adopted at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, focusing on environmental protection, social equity, and economic development.

The term 'Sustainable Development' was popularized during the 1992 Rio Summit, emphasizing the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental protection and social equity.

The 'Global South' is a collective term often used to refer to developing countries worldwide, representing a significant majority of the world's population.

The concept of 'Global Security' gained prominence in the 1990s, addressing interconnected global threats like climate change, pandemics, terrorism, and nuclear proliferation.

Operation Infinite Reach was a military operation conducted by the US in 1998, targeting Al-Qaeda camps in Sudan and Afghanistan in response to the 1998 US Embassy bombings.

Operation Enduring Freedom was a military operation launched by the US in 2001, targeting the Taliban regime in Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks.

Operation Iraqi Freedom was a military operation launched by the US in 2003, targeting Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq.

The Kamraj Plan was a proposal in 1963, aiming to rejuvenate the Indian National Congress party by encouraging senior leaders to resign from key positions, allowing for new blood to enter the party.

The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization with 193 member countries, founded in 1945, aiming to promote international peace and cooperation.

The Treaty of Maastricht was signed in 1992, laying the foundation for the establishment of the European Union (EU), promoting economic and political integration among European nations.

The Bombay Plan was a proposal in 1944 by a group of Indian industrialists, advocating for a planned economy and state involvement in industrial and economic development in India.

The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a group of nuclear-weapon states that aims to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

The Cold War was a period of geopolitical tension and ideological conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies after World War II.

The Instrument of Accession was signed by Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir on October 26, 1947, formally joining the state of Jammu and Kashmir with India.

The self-respect movement was a social reform movement in India, launched in 1925 by E.V. Ramasami Naickar, advocating for equality, social justice, and the upliftment of lower castes.