Explanation

• Visited India: 22 March 1942
• Stayed until: 12 April 1942
• Headed by: Sir Stafford Cripps
• Objective: Resolve constitutional issues and secure Indian support in World War II
• Reason: Japan's advance towards India's borders
• Result: Mission failed, leading to the Quit India Movement (August 1942).

Last verified on 17-07-2026

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• The first Satyagraha took place in 1906
• Location: Transvaal, South Africa
• Led a protest against the Asiatic Registration Ordinance. 

Additional information

• The first Satyagraha in India was the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917,
• The famous Salt Satyagraha (Dandi March).
• Satyagraha theory influenced Martin Luther King Jr.'s and James Bevel's campaigns
• During the Civil Rights Movement in the United States

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

Explanation

• The PNA started mass protests against the government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
• PNA stands for the  Pakistan National Alliance
• A political alliance of nine opposition parties
• Founded: 5 January 1977
• Dissolved: 24 January 1978
• Ideology: Conservatism, Capitalism
• Political position: Right-wing
• Colors: Green
• Slogan: Nizam-e-Mustafa (1977)

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

Explanation

• The historic "Poor Man's Budget" (1947-1948) was presented by Liaquat Ali Khan
• At that time Finance Member of the Interim Government of India
• He introduced this iconic, pro-poor budget on February 28, 1947

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

Explanation

• First Introduced: 1933 by Chaudhary Rahmat Ali.
• Pamphlet: Titled "Now or Never" meaning Are We to Live or Perish Forever?

Additional information:

• First Use of Pakistan: Word appeared for the first time in this pamphlet.
• Based On: Two-nation theory of Syed Ahmed Khan.

Regions Represented (Pakistan):

1. Punjab
2. Afghanistan
3. Kashmir
4. Sindh
5. Baluchistan

Last verified on 24-03-2026

Explanation

• The Cabinet Mission Plan 1946 was announced on 16 May 1946 from New Delhi.
• It arrived in India on 24 March 1946.
• The mission was sent by the British government to plan transfer of power.
• It was headed by Lord Pethick-Lawrence.
• Its members included Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

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• World War II ended in 1945.
• The war started in 1939 and lasted for 6 years.
• Germany surrendered in May 1945, ending the war in Europe.
• Japan surrendered after atomic bomb attacks in August 1945.
• The official end is marked in September 1945.

Additional information:

• Hiroshima was bombed on 6 August 1945.
• Nagasaki was bombed on 9 August 1945.
• Japan officially signed surrender on 2 September 1945.
• This ended the global conflict involving most world nations.

Important information:

• World War I: Global war in Europe, 28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• After Sir Aga Khan III, Raja Sahib of Mahmoodabad became President of the All-India Muslim League in 1916.

Additional information:

Presidents of the All-India Muslim League:

1. Sir Aga Khan III – 1906–1913
2. No permanent President – 1913–1916
3. Raja Sahib of Mahmoodabad (Sir Ali Muhammad Khan) – 1916–1933
4. Muhammad Ali Jinnah – 1934–1947

Last verified on 15-07-2026

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Last verified on 30-04-2026

Explanation

• Maharaja Gulab Singh was the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir.
• He became the ruler in 1846 after the Treaty of Amritsar.
• He founded the Dogra Dynasty in Jammu and Kashmir.

Additional information:

• Second Maharaja: Maharaja Ranbir Singh (1857–1885)
• Third Maharaja: Maharaja Pratap Singh (1885–1925)
• Fourth Maharaja: Maharaja Hari Singh (1925–1952)

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