Area of interest : North India, Deccan India & South India     Political situation became complex with the passing away of the Guptas and the demise of the Vakataka rulers. Vassals of the Guptas became independent in the North. In the Deccan and far South too multiplicity of powers was witnessed. NORTH INDIA I.… Continue reading [Static Revision] Chapter 8 | Post-Gupta Period I (600AD – 750AD)

National Income Accounting  National Income Accounting refers to the practice of calculating the output of an economy. It helps in assessing how the economy is doing. Some of the most standard identities used are GDP, GNP, National Income, etc. We will be studying those in detail once we cover the basics. Since GDP is the… Continue reading National Income Accounting

The Indian desert is also known as the Thar Desert or the Great Indian Desert. Location and Extent: Location – To the north-west of the Aravali hills. It covers Western Rajasthan and extends to the adjacent parts of Pakistan. The Physiographic Divisions of India | The Indian Desert Geological History and Features Most of the… Continue reading [Static Revision] The Indian Desert

Planning Commission NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) Mobilization of Resources: National Development Council; Finance Commission; States Finance Commission

Article Outline: Location and Extent Geological History and Features Chief Characteristics General elevation and flow of rivers Important physiographic features The Deccan Trap Physiographic Divisions The Central Highlands The Deccan Plateau The Northeastern Plateau. Hill ranges of the peninsula The Aravallis Vindhyan Ranges Satpura ranges Western and Eastern Ghats Significance of this region   Peninsular… Continue reading [Static Revision] The Peninsular Plateau | Part 1

Economic planning has been a central belief of India’s development strategy since independence. Since the time of independence, India has successfully followed the path of planned development. Understanding How Planning Worked: The Model The Indian Situation at the time of Independence. The Choices The basic question’s that planners had to decide are: The First question:… Continue reading [Static Revision] Issues related to Planning in India

Areas of Interest – North, South & East India (specifically Kalinga)     The five centuries that passed between the fall of the Mauryas and rise of the Guptas witnessed a lot of political instability and upheaval in the North of India. The South however remained fairly stable. NORTH INDIA I. Political Background As the… Continue reading [Static Revision] Chapter 6 | Post Mauryan Period (200BC to 300AD)

10635Areas of Interest : North India, Central India and South India     Unlike the previous period, this period saw was marked by political stability that ensured and encouraged cultural florescence. The Guptas and Vakatakas were the major powers in the north and central india respectively. South however witnessed a transitionary period called the Kalabhra… Continue reading [Static Revision] Chapter 7 | Gupta Period (300AD – 600AD)

Areas of Interest : North India                      NORTH INDIA I. Political Background The period from sixth to late fourth century BC witnessed the rise of territorial polities (mahajanapadas) in North India. This culminated into the establishment of the Mauryan Empire in about 325 BC. The Mauryan… Continue reading [Static Revision] Chapter 5 | Mauryan Period (400BC – 200BC)

Sustainable Development Goals and India The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The 17 Goals build on the successes of the Millennium Development Goals, while including new areas such as climate… Continue reading [Static Revision] Sustainable Development Goals and India