August 15, 1947, is considered one of the most significant days in the history of India. This day marked the formal end of nearly two centuries of colonial British rule in India, after which India became aન Independent nation. But the question arises why August 15 was selected as the Independence Day of India. It …
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The Mountbatten Plan or the 3rd June Plan was proposed by Viceroy Lord Louis Mountbatten on 3rd of June 1947. This plan became the blueprint for the transfer of power and partition of British India into two separate dominions. This plan was formulated against the backdrop of growing communal riots, political deadlock, and the British …
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The Quit India Movement, which started on August 8, 1942, was probably one of the most decisive mass movements in India’s fight for independence from Britain. Initiated by Mahatma Gandhi and Indian National Congress, the movement was aimed at immediate withdrawal of British rule from India. “The historic slogan of the movement was coined by …
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The 1946 mutiny of the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) was one of the last major incidents of resistance to British rule in the India. The mutiny was began on 18th February 1946 at HMIS Talwar in the Bombay, initially it was protest by Indian sailors against the poor quality of their food, bad working conditions …
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The Indian National Army (INA), or Azad Hind Fauj, emerged as one of the most remarkable stories in the history of India’s freedom struggle during the Second World War. With Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as its leader, the INA sought to free India by means of armed revolution against British rule. Though the military efforts …
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Gallantry Medals have been awarded to 301 members of the Police Force and Fire Services in connection with the Independence Day 2026 awards for outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty. A large number of the awards went to those serving in LWE-affected areas. In all, 1,057 members of the Police Force, Fire, Home Guard and …
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The Government of India Act, 1935 was the most detailed constitutional change made by the British Parliament to govern India prior to its independence. This was the result of years of constitutional changes, nationalist agitation, and negotiations after the Simon Commission, Round Table Conference, Communal Award, and White Paper. The Act provided for provincial autonomy, …
Round Table Conferences were a series of three conferences held in London from 1930 to 1932 discussing the future of Indian Constitution including the issue of Dominion status, federal system, minorities’ representation and responsible government. The Round Table Conferences were convened by the British government due to the rise of Civil Disobedience Movement and Indian …
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As India geraing up for its 80th independence day in 2026, Tricolour would become the focal point of national festivities. The Indian National Flag symbolizes more than just independence; it has special meanings embodied in its colors and 24-spoke Ashoka Chakra. The flag that is used today in its modern form was adopted by the …
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National symbols are not merely about the official symbols of the country but rather about the history of India, cultural tradition, biological diversity and values of the constitution as well as civilisation. Among the national symbols are the Bengal Tiger and Indian Peacock, Lotus, Ashoka Chakra, Lion Capital. All together they express the notion of …
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Welcome to the Current Affairs Section of Adda247. If you are preparing for Government Job Exams, then it is very important for you to read the Daily Current Affairs. All the important updates based on current affairs are included in this Daily Current Affairs 2026 article.
