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BHAVIKA CHOPRAAIR 25· 2025

Question Q.1GS1GS2

Write a short note on the following: a) Balfour Declaration b) Cuban Missile Crisis c) October revolution

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Introduction

Made in 1917 for Jewish people to establish homeland in Palestine

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Main Body

(a) Balfour Declaration

1. Made in 1917 for Jewish people to establish homeland in Palestine.

2. Led to rise in Zionist nationalism.

3. Later behind settlements in Palestine and West Bank.

4. Indirect cause behind 'Intifada' or ousting of PalestiniansArab-Israeli conflict.

5. Betrayed Axen by Arabs by Britain.

6. Fuels Israeli-Arab conflict even in today's time.

(b) Cuban Missile Crisis

(USA-PRSG)

1. During Khrushchev-Kennedy time—13 day standoff between US and USSR in 1962.

2. Regarding deployment of nuclear missiles by USSR in Cuba (close to US coast)

3. Led to comprehensive arms control agreements.

4. Closest to war during Cold War tensions.

5. Culminated in agreement between USSR and USA.

6. Fidel Castro's government received USSR supportCuba still maintained partially by USA.

(c) October Revolution

1. Russian Bolshevik Revolution took place in 1917. Under Vladimir Lenin.

2. Against decision of Alexander Kerensky to stay in World War I.

3. Took place as Lenin promised Bread, freedom and land to people.

4. Bolshevik government in power, distribution of private resources.

5. Established a communist state in Russia via Bloody revolution—as troops diverted from WWI to civil war within.

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Conclusion

Established a communist state in Russia via Bloody revolution—as troops diverted from WWI to civil war within

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  • Concise bullet-point format covering main events
  • Clear chronological sequence for each topic
  • Clear structure covering three major historical events
  • Relevant historical facts
  • Connection to broader Cold War context

Topper

BHAVIKA CHOPRA

AIR 252025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS2

Topic

Cold War and International Relations

20th Century Geopolitical Crises

Cuban Missile Crisis, Balfour Declaration, October Revolution

Writing Stats

219

Total words

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