Towards World War I
The First World War broke out with the declaration of war by Austria-Hungary, on July 28, 1914, upon Serbia. The World War was fought between- the Allied Powers, consisting originally of France, Britain and Russia, and the Central Powers, consisting of Austria-Hungary, Germany and the Turkish Empire. Italy joined the Allied powers in 1915; while the USA joined the Allied powers in April 1917. Also, after the Bolshevik Revolution in November 1917, Russia withdrew from the war.
19th Century International Relations are described as a combination of nationalism, economic imperialism and balance of power. Economic Imperialism was more an outcome of ultra-nationalism, industrial revolution and capitalism. Read More…
News for November 15, 2014
Important News from The Hindu:
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Backing for India’s U.N. resolution on yoga
[Important for: Prelims/Mains- IR, UNO, Culture]
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Army test-fires Prithvi-II missile
[Important for: Mains- Defense]
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Israel eases Jerusalem mosque restrictions
[Important for- Mains- IR, Middle-East]