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Lord Linlithgow (Viceroy of India, 1936–1944) had severely strained relations with Indian leaders during World War II due to:

Unilateral Declaration: He announced India’s entry into WWII (1939) without consulting Indian political parties, angering the Congress and Gandhi.

Quit India Movement (1942): His harsh crackdown on protests (mass arrests, violence) worsened tensions.

Failed Negotiations: Rejected demands for post-war independence, leading to the 1942 Cripps Mission’s collapse.

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The War of Independence in 1857, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857,

It was a significant uprising against British rule in India.

It marked a major turning point in the history of British colonial rule.

It leading to the dissolution of the East India Company and the direct control of India by the British Crown.

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British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald created the Communal Award on 16 August 1932.

Also known as the MacDonald Award,

It was announced after the Round Table Conference (1930–1932) 

The background to the Poona Pact was the Communal Award of August 1932,

They provided a separate electorate for depressed classes.

In 1932, B.R. Ambedkar negotiated the Poona Pact with Mahatma Gandhi.

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The British East India Company annexed Awadh in 1856, led by Governor-General Lord Dalhousie, under the Doctrine of Lapse.

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The river flows under the bridge can be used when the flow of the river is normal.

Note: during a flood, when the river has more water beyond its carrying capacity, then at times it starts flowing above the river.

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Nick Houghton is a retired British Army General.

He served as the Chief of the Defence Staff from 2013 to 2016.

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Andy Murray, the Scottish tennis player, was knighted in 2017 for his services to tennis and charity.

He was awarded the title of Sir Andy Murray in the New Year Honours list.

It recognizing his outstanding achievements in tennis.

Including his three Grand Slam titles and two Olympic gold medals.

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• Know everything about BRICS: 
• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• BRICS Member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
  
• BRICS total members: 10 
• South Africa joined BRICS: 2010
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009)