Daily Activities

UPSC Prelims Current Affairs

UPSC Mains Current Affairs

Current Affairs

Page-8 of GS-I: Modern World History

China’s Historical Dependence on Foreign Capital

China has long been a nation with vast potential, but for many years it struggled to harness its resources due to a variety of economic and political challenges....

 January 31, 2024

Treaties of Tientsin Impact

The mid-19th century was a tumultuous period for China as it grappled with internal strife and foreign pressures. One significant event that unfolded during this era involved a...

 January 31, 2024

Impact of China’s Treaty System

China's sovereignty was significantly compromised in the 19th century as foreign powers imposed a series of treaties, which resulted in the loss of control over its own fiscal...

 January 31, 2024

Finance Imperialism in China (1895–1914)

In the late 19th century, the geopolitical landscape of China was undergoing significant changes as imperial powers sought to establish exclusive zones within its territories. This interest, while...

 January 31, 2024

Finance Imperialism in China

The history of China in the 19th and early 20th centuries is marked by significant external influences that reshaped its economic and political landscape. The concept of "unequal...

 January 31, 2024

Second Opium War Causes

The mid-19th century was a period of significant tension and conflict between Western powers and the Qing Dynasty in China. This era was marked by the struggle of...

 January 31, 2024

British Trade Decline in China

In the 19th century, British economic interests were deeply intertwined with China, particularly concerning the trade of opium, silk, and tea. However, an unexpected downturn in British exports...

 January 30, 2024

Chinese Treaty Port System

The history of international relations includes many instances where the outcome of conflicts led to significant changes in trade and diplomatic relations between nations. One such instance is...

 January 30, 2024

Foreign Penetration and Unequal Treaties in China

The Treaty of Nanking, signed in 1842, marked a pivotal moment in China's history, initiating a period of Western influence and control that would have profound implications for...

 January 30, 2024

Chinese Trade Laws and Opium

Opium trade in the 19th century was a significant factor in the economic interactions between China and the British Empire. The trade had profound implications on diplomatic relations,...

 January 29, 2024

Archives