India - Events After 1960
India experienced significant political, economic, and social events after 1960, shaping the nation's development trajectory in subsequent d
Core concept
India faced wars with neighbouring countries, including conflicts with China in 1962 and Pakistan in 1965 and 1971, shaping its defence policies.
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The Green Revolution in the late 1960s significantly transformed Indian agriculture, increasing food production and self-sufficiency.
Why it matters
Economic liberalisation in 1991 marked a major turning point, opening India's economy to global markets and accelerating growth.
Key detail
India's political landscape saw various changes, including periods of different party leadership, reflecting the nation's democratic evolution.
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• Wars: China (1962), Pakistan (1965, 1971).
• These shaped defence policies.
• Green Revolution: late 1960s.
• Transformed agriculture, increased food production.
• Economic liberalisation: 1991, major turning point.
• Opened economy to global markets.
• Political landscape: various leadership changes.
• This reflects democratic evolution.