Day: June 21, 2026

Q. “Europe faced peace in 1945 politically disorganized and economically crippled.” Elaborate. [UPSC- 2010] Ans: When the Second World War ended in 1945, Europe was technically at peace, but it was a peace born out of exhaustion, destruction and uncertainty. The war had destroyed cities, industries, transport networks, political institutions and social confidence. Germany and […]

Q. Discuss how Fascism was a response to the post-war situation arising out of political instability, thwarted nationalist hopes and fears of the spread of communism ? [UPSC- 2022] Ans: Fascism emerged in Europe after the First World War as a reaction to the deep crises produced by the war and the fragile peace settlement […]