The Second World War

The Second World War

Before the world could recover completely from the havoc caused by the First World War (1914-18), it was shocked to learn about the outbreak of the Second World War – (1939-45). The interval between the end of the First World War and the beginning of the Second World War was 20 years and 9 months. … Read more

Napoleon Bonaparte and the Congress of Vienna

Napoleon Bonaparte and the Congress of Vienna

Napoleon Bonaparte and the Congress of Vienna. The Treaty of Chaumont had bound the four principal allied powers Austria, Russia, Prussia, and Great Britain together in their quest to defeat Napoleon. The subsequent treaties of peace with France stated that all the former belligerent countries should send delegates to a congress in Vienna. Early Days … Read more

Feudalism in Europe

Feudalism in Europe

Feudalism was a set of legal and military customs in medieval Europe that flourished between the 9th and 15th centuries. It can be broadly defined as a system for structuring society around relationships derived from the holding of land, known as a fiefdom or fief, in exchange for service or labour. This Topic about Feudalism … Read more

Causes of the French Revolution

Causes of the French Revolution

The French Revolution was a watershed event in modern European history that began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s with the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte. During this period, French citizens razed and redesigned their country’s political landscape, uprooting centuries-old institutions such as absolute monarchy and the feudal system. This article discuss about Causes … Read more

The War of American Independence

The War of American Independence

American Revolution, also known as the United States War of Independence or American Revolutionary War, (1775–83), insurrection by which thirteen American colonies won political independence and went on to form the United States of America. The new age:- The American Revolution has a central place in the American memory as the story of the nation’s … Read more

Causes of the Modern Dictatorship

Causes of the Modern Dictatorship

Dictatorship is a type of government that is being led by a single person or party who decides and holds all political power of a nation. Some examples of dictators are Hitler from Germany, Mao Zedong in China, and Benito Mussolini in Italy. Dictatorship makes the government more stable since only one person decides for … Read more

The Structure & Functions of the UNO

The Structure & Functions of the UNO

The Structure, Functions and Powers of the UNO and Its Main Organs. The main organs of the United Nations are the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the UN Secretariat. All were established in 1945 when the UN was founded. The Structure … Read more

Aims of United Nations Organization

Aims of United Nations Organization

Aims of United Nations Organization is international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights. The UN was established after World War II with the aim of preventing future wars, succeeding the ineffective League of Nations. On 25 April 1945, 50 governments met in San … Read more

Judicial Review in United States

Judicial Review in United States

In the United States, judicial review is the legal power of a court to determine if a statute, treaty or administrative regulation contradicts or violates the provisions of existing law, a State Constitution, or ultimately the United States Constitution. Power of Judicial Review:- The Supreme Court is the most powerful judicial agency in the world. … Read more

Federal Jurisdiction in United States

Federal Jurisdiction in United States

Federal courts are courts of limited jurisdiction, meaning they can only hear cases authorized by the United States Constitution or federal statutes. The federal district court is the starting point for any case arising under federal statutes, the Constitution, or treaties. Jurisdiction of the Federal Judiciary:- The powers of the Federal Government being delegated they … Read more