Historical Personalities
1. Gwyer, Sir Maurice Linford He was the first chief justice of India (Federal Court) from 1937 to 1943 when he retired and became the vice chancellor of Delhi University. He also made a significant contribution to the drafting of the constitution of India.
2. Hamida Banu Begam wife of Humayun and mother of Akbar, she exercised a great influence in shaping the personality of Akbar.
3. Hare, David A watchmaker by profession, he was specially interested in the spread of western education in India. It was largely due to his efforts that the Hindu college was opened in 1817 at Calcutta.
4. Hemachandra A prominent jaina author of the 12th century, he was the author of Trisastisalaka Purushacharita, an enormous work dealing with the lives of 126 Jaina saints. The Parisistaparvan (which deals with, among other things, the conversion of Chandragupta Maurya to Jainism) is its supplement.
5. Illbert, Sir Courtney A law member of the Viceory’s Executive Council between 1882 and 86, he sponsored the famous Ilbert Bill and steered it with some fundamental modifications (due to European protest) through the legislature, Later he served as the vice chancellor of the Calcutta University.
6. Impey, Sir Elijah He was appointed the first chief justice of the Supreme Court in Calcutta by the Regulating Act of 1773. In 1775 he convicted Nanda Kumar for forgery and sentenced him to death, probably under the influence of Warren Hastings (a class mate of Impey)
7. Jahanmara Elder of the two daughters of Shah Jahan, she supported Dara in the war of succession and after the accession of Aurangzeb she voluntarily devoted herself to the service of her imprisoned father.
8. Jayadeva An eminent poet and contemporary of Lakshmana Sena (late 12th century), he wrote the famous lyric, Gita Govinda.
9. Jainmal A valiant fighter of Mewar, he was left in charge of Chittor by Rana Udai Singh when it was attacked by Akbar. He heroically defended the fort for four months before falling to the Mughal forces.
10. Jinnah, Muhammad Ali This founder of Pakistan was originally a successful lawyer. He joined Indian polities as a follower of moderate Congress leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji and G.K. Gokhale, but soon joined the Muslim League (1913) and became its president in 1916 (Lucknow Session). After the ascendancy of Gandhiji in the national politics, he completely broke away from the Congress. Later he reorganised the League and demanded the partition of India on a religious basis (1940). Known as the ‘Qaid-i-Azam’ (Great Leader), he became the First Governor General of Independent Pakistan.
Topics to be covered from Hindu Paper dated on Saturday November 3rd
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Cap on LPG cyclinders to be reviewed
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Making cities liveable
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Garbage as our alter ego
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Open, Sesame
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‘Myanmar’s leaders must send out strong message of reconciliation to Rakhine’
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Seeking to energise itself, grouping of Indian Ocean rim states admists U.S. as dialogue partner
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Call to bolster Somalia mission No deal on Antarctic protection
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Question to be learn
1.Consider the following statement regarding Sarayu Nahar Pariyojana
1.The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure approved the inclusion of "Sarayu Nahar Pariyojana" of Uttar Pradesh in the scheme of National projects.
2.Under the scheme of National Projects, this project would become eligible for 70% funding from the Central Government.
3.The Sarayu Nahar Pariyojana has been under execution by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh since 1976-78.
4.The total central liability on account of this project is approximately Rs.2915 crore.
Correct statement is /are
(a)Only 1
(b)2 and 3
(c)1 and 4
(d)All of the above
2.Consider the following statement
1.The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for creation of the Central Academy for Police Training (CAPT) at Bhopal.
2.In 2011 alone, 142 million mobile-cellular subscriptions were added in India.
3.The trade between India and Belgium is dominated at present by the gems and jewellery sector which accounts for about 69.84% of the bilateral trade.
Correct statement is/are
(a)Only 1
(b)Only 2
(c)1 and 2
(d)All of the above
3.Consider the following statement regarding to NSTFDC
1.The NSTFDC is an apex organization for economic development of Scheduled Tribes, was set up in April 2000 under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
2.This Corporation provides financial assistance to Scheduled Tribes at concessional rates of interest for taking up income generation activities.
3.Shri Gur Saroop Sood is Chairman-cum-Managing Director of NSTFDC
Correct statement is/are
(a)Only 1
(b)2 and 3
(c)1 and 3
(d)All of the above
4. Consider the following statement
1.Port Blair is the southernmost air station of the Indian armed forces.
2.Indian banks need to raise Rs 1.5 lakh crore to Rs 1.75 lakh crore as capital to meet the BASEL-III norms.
Choose correct code:
(a)Only 1
(b)Only 2
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)None of above
