Explain why the Palmer Raids took place in 1920. How did attitudes in the USA towards immigrants change during the years 1920 to 1929?

After the First World War ended, there were several political and social problems like wartime prisoners, drive for nationalism and the fear of socialism. The revolutionary challenge was tackled with twin tactics of reform and repression. As a result, the ..

Krishnadevaraya : Accomplished scholar & Great patron of literature

Krishnadevaraya was one of the greatest rulers of South India. He was the third ruler of the Tuluva dynasty and brought almost entire South India under his reign. He was bestowed with various titles such as Andhra Bhoja, Moory Rayara ..

What are the findings of the economic outlook update on the Urbanisation trends?

The economic outlook update released by the Asian Development Bank highlights the following trends in urbanization based on the World Urbanization Prospects data. Trends in Urbanisation The number of the urban population in developing Asia has increased almost five-fold since 1970. ..

Violence against doctors is a symptom and not the disease. Structural and policy changes in India’s hospitals and not increased security. Comment.

The recent attack on junior doctors in a Kolkata hospital by angry relatives of a patient who had died there. Doctors across the country went on strike amid calls for strict action and increased security to them. The incidence throws ..

Do you think extension of Right to Education to younger children is a welcome move?

India has made very slow progress on Right to Education especially in the absence of a wilful political commitment in many states. The proposal for extension to younger age-group will be a step in the right direction. The move finds ..

What is the ingredient of the indelible ink used during the process of voting?

Indelible ink is the one which is used during the process of voting in India. It is applied on the forefinger of voters after they have cast their vote in order to ensure that they do not do it again. ..

Critically analyse the key features of the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP)-2016.

Defence procurement procedure was brought in with an aim to ensure timely procurement of defence (military) equipment, systems, and platforms required by the armed forces through optimum utilization of allocated budgetary resources. Benefits of the DPP-2016 Threshold at which offset ..

Economic Viability of Bullet Trains

Mumbai –Ahmedabad bullet train will be the first bullet train in India which would reduce the time required to travel to 3 hrs, with help of Japanese investment in technology and finance. Many questions have been raised regarding its viability ..

While elucidating the key events, discuss the significance of the Great October Socialist Revolution of 1917.

The October Revolution also known as Red October or Bolshevik Revolution was a revolution in Russia by the Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin. The October revolution was followed by the February Revolution which overthrew the Tsarist autocracy and established the ..

Trace the steps by which Cambodia became a victim of the Cold War in the period 1967 to 1991?

Cambodia is a country located in Southeast Asia. The minority group of Cambodia includes Vietnamese, Chinese, Chams, and several hill tribes. In 1953, it became independent from France. Due to the extension of the Vietnam War in 1965, it faced ..