Nationalism – Rise and Impact
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Nationalism – Rise and Impact Until the French revolution, except for Britain, the Europe was under the domination of feudal system and there was no concept of a Nation. There…
French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars
French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars Society of 18th century France was divided into three classes or estates. The Clergy was the first estate, the Nobles were the second estate and…
American Revolution (1765-1783)
American Revolution (1765-1783) While British Mercantilism created an environment of resentment among the White Americans, the Seven Year War created conditions, which became the immediate trigger for the American Revolution.…
English Revolution and Seven Year Global War (1754-63)
English Revolution and Seven Year Global War (1754-63) The English Revolution There were struggles for democracy against the rule of Absolute Monarchy in England. The English Civil War (1642-51) was…
Modern Era: Renaissance and Reformation
Modern Era: Renaissance and Reformation From 14th to 17th century some important developments like Renaissance and Reformation took place, which resulted in an end to Feudal order. Renaissance (Rebirth) –…
Feudalism, Church Rule, Emergence of Merchant Class
Feudalism, Church Rule, Emergence of Merchant Class Feudalism Medieval Period in Europe was the period from 600 AD to 1500 AD Derived from the word ‘feud’, which means ‘conditional ownership…
OPEC, ADB, NAM, NATO
OPEC, ADB, NAM, NATO Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an international organization and economic cartel whose mission is to coordinate…
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) HQ at Jakarta (Indonesia); Established in 1967 in Bangkok via Bangkok Declaration Founding Fathers of ASEAN > Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand Since then,…
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) An economic & geopolitical organization of 8 countries that are primarily located in South Asia Established in 1985; Secretariat – Kathmandu, Nepal; Official language –…
World Trade Organization (WTO)
World Trade Organization (WTO) Officially commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which commenced in 1948 An organization that intends to supervise and liberalize international trade…
New Development Bank (BRICS Bank)
New Development Bank (BRICS Bank) New Development Bank (BRICS Bank) Agreed in 5th BRICS summit held in Durban, South Africa in 2013 6th BRICS summit held in Fortaleza, Brazil, 2014, signed the document…
World Bank (WB)
World Bank (WB) HQ – Washington Set up in 1944 with a charter to drive post-World War II reconstruction Officially known as IBRD ( International bank for reconstruction and Development)…
