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Beginning of Naxalite Movement – Naxalbari Uprising (1967) – UPSC Post-Independence Notes

The Naxalite Movement, ignited by the Naxalbari Uprising of 1967, stands as a pivotal chapter in India's socio-political history.

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Bhoodan Movement – UPSC Post-Independence Notes

The Bhoodan Movement was initiated by eminent Gandhian leader Acharya Vinoba Bhave in the early 1950s. It aimed at bringing about land reforms through a movement rather than relying solely on government legislations.

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Ceiling on land holdings – UPSC Post-Independence Notes

A ceiling on land holdings, also known as land ceiling or land reform, refers to a government-imposed limit on the amount of land an individual or entity can own.

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Tenancy Reform in India – UPSC Post-Independence Notes

Tenancy reform in India represents a pivotal juncture in the nation's socio-economic landscape, aiming to address long-standing disparities and inefficiencies within the rental housing sector.

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Land Reform – UPSC Post-Independence Notes

Land reform refers to the systematic alteration of laws, regulations, and practices governing land ownership, distribution, and use to achieve social and economic justice.

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Operation Flood and Cooperatives and Formation of Amul – UPSC Post-Independence Notes

Operation Flood, a groundbreaking initiative, revolutionized India's dairy industry by establishing a network of cooperatives, with Amul as its shining beacon.

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Green Revolution – UPSC Post-Independence Notes

The Green Revolution refers to a significant period of agricultural transformation marked by the adoption of modern farming techniques and technologies, leading to a substantial increase in agricultural productivity.

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Tashkent Agreement and Death of Shastri – UPSC Post-Independence Notes

Tashkent Agreement: After the Indo-Pak War of 1965, both countries faced international pressure to resolve their differences.

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Lal Bahadur Shastri Years – UPSC Post-Independence Notes

Lal Bahadur Shastri, the unassuming yet resolute leader, assumed the helm of India's governance during a critical juncture in its history. Serving as the second Prime Minister of the nation from 1964 to 1966,

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Nehru’s Foreign Policy – UPSC Post-Independence Notes

Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, left an indelible mark on the nation's foreign policy landscape through his visionary approach and principled stance on global affairs.

Edukemy Team February 9, 2024