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Module 1: The Formative Years: Nation-Building and Consolidation (1947 - 1964)
1.1. The Immediate Aftermath of Independence & Partition
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1.1.1. The Legacy of Colonialism & Division
1.2. Integration of Princely States: Forging a United India
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1.2.1. The Challenge of Accession
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1.2.2. The Architects of Integration: Sardar Patel & V.P. Menon
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1.2.3. Case Studies of Difficult Integrations
- 1.2.4. Integration of Smaller States and Enclaves
- 1.2.5. Overall Successes and Unfinished Agendas (...)
1.3. Crafting the Constitution and Establishing Democratic Institutions
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1.3.1. The Constituent Assembly
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1.3.2. Salient Features of the Indian Constitution
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1.3.3. Early Democratic Functioning
1.4. Reorganisation of States: Linguistic and Administrative Demands
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1.4.1. The Demand for Linguistic States
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1.4.2. States Reorganisation Act, 1956
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1.4.3. Impact and Subsequent Reorganisations
1.5. The Nehruvian Economic Model: Foundations of Development
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1.5.1. The Vision of a Mixed Economy
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1.5.2. Early Five-Year Plans (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
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1.5.3. Agrarian Reforms (First Phase)
1.6. Foreign Policy: Non-Alignment and Internationalism
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1.6.1. Principles of Nehruvian Foreign Policy
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1.6.2. Relations with Major Global Powers
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1.6.3. Relations with Neighbours
Module 2: Decades of Transformation and Turmoil (1964 - 1990)
2.1. Political Transition and Centralisation of Power
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2.1.1. Post-Nehruvian Succession
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2.1.2. Indira Gandhi's Ascent and Consolidation
2.2. The Emergency (1975-1977): A Democratic Crisis
2.3. Post-Emergency Politics and Rise of Coalition Era
2.4. Economic Policies: Green Revolution and Public Sector Dominance
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2.4.1. Green Revolution (Mid-1960s onwards)
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2.4.2. Industrial Policy and Public Sector
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2.4.3. Poverty Alleviation Programs (Early Initiatives)
- 2.4.4. Growing Economic Challenges (...)
2.5. Major Wars and Strategic Developments
2.6. Internal Security Challenges: Regionalism and Insurgency
2.7. Social Movements and Justice
Module 3: India in the Era of Liberalization, Globalization & Contemporary Challenges (1991 - Present)
3.1. Economic Reforms and Liberalization (1991 onwards)
- 3.1.1. Crisis and Reforms (...)
- 3.1.2. Key Reforms
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3.1.3. Impact of Reforms
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3.1.4. Contemporary Economic Initiatives & Challenges
3.2. Political Landscape: From Coalition to Stable Majorities
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3.2.1. Era of Coalition Governments (1989-2014)
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3.2.2. Emergence of Stable Majority Government (Post-2014)
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3.2.3. Governance Reforms and Public Policy Initiatives
3.3. Social Justice and Identity Politics in Modern India
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3.3.1. Caste and Affirmative Action
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3.3.2. Religious Identity and Secularism
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3.3.3. Gender Justice and Women's Empowerment
- 3.3.4. LGBTQ+ Rights
- 3.3.5. Disability Rights
- 3.3.6. Health and Education
3.4. India's Evolving Foreign Policy in a New World Order
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3.4.1. Post-Cold War Reorientation
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3.4.2. Neighbourhood First Policy
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3.4.3. India as a Rising Global Power
- 3.4.4. Energy Security & Climate Diplomacy
3.5. Internal Security: Contemporary Challenges and Responses
3.6. Science, Technology and Environment
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3.6.1. Developments in Space Technology
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3.6.2. Information Technology and Digital Infrastructure
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3.6.3. Biotechnology and Healthcare Innovations
- 3.6.4. Nuclear Technology
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3.6.5. Renewable Energy and Climate Change
- 3.6.6. Environmental Concerns
3.7. Cross-Cutting Themes and Future Trajectories
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3.7.1. Federalism in Contemporary India
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3.7.2. Demographic Dividend and Challenges
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3.7.3. Role of Media and Civil Society
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3.7.4. Disaster Management
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3.7.5. India's Position in a Multipolar World Order