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  3rd May 2021 Important officers and their role in the Maurya Empire Sannidhata – Treasurer and keeper of the stores in Maurya Period. He was in charge of the collection of revenue from various parts of the kingdom and looked after the income and expenditure by supervising the works of akshapataladhyaksha (Accountant-General) Samharta– His function was to collect Revenue… Continue reading Key/Important Terms related to Ancient/ Medieval History

  1st May 2021 Important Socio-Cultural Reform movements   1. Brahmo Samaj Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1772-1833) founded the Brahmo Sabha in August 1828; it was later renamed Brahmo Samaj. The Samaj was committed to “the worship and adoration of Eternal, Unsearchable, Immutable Being who is the author and Preserver of the Universe”. Prayers, Meditations and reading… Continue reading Important Historical Literature/Books/Newspapers in the Freedom Struggle and Important Social Religious Reforms Movements

Click here to fill the Samanvaya form for 1-1 mentorship. We will call you within 24 hours. (Also provided at the bottom of the article) It’s been said, tried and tested multiple times that reading Laxmikant is inevitable for UPSC prep. In Fact we must use this book as the pretext for our preparation for Polity.… Continue reading How to prepare Polity for IAS Prelims?| Fill up Samanvaya for a free 1-1 mentorship session

  30th Apr 2021 1. SHREYAS Scheme: Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skill (SHREYAS) Launched by- Ministry of Human Resource Development Important objectives- Improve employability: The scheme aims to improve the employability of introducing employment relevance to the learning process of higher education. Linking education with industry: Close link between education and industry/service sector. Establishing… Continue reading Important Policies and Schemes Regarding Education

  29th Apr 2021 Tasman Sea The Tasman Sea is a marginal sea of the South Pacific Ocean, situated between Australia and New Zealand. It measures about 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) across and about 2,800 kilometres (1,700 mi) from north to south. The sea was named after the Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman, who was… Continue reading Important Seas and Mountain Ranges of the World

  28th Apr 2021 In India, the British Government passed various laws and acts before the formulation of the constitution. The Regulating Act of 1773 was enacted as a first step to regulate the working of East India Company. However, the Indian Independence Act, 1947 finally ended the British rule in India and declared India… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Constitutional Developments under British/ British Administrative Measures

  27th Apr 2021 With almost absolute power the Governor-General and viceroy played a significant role in the shaping history of the country. Following are some of these important figures and significant events and major reforms carried out by them.         Governor Generals of                 … Continue reading Polity Titbits: Important Governor Generals and Viceroys

  26th Apr 2021 First Amendment Act, 1951 Empowered the state to make special provisions for the advancement of socially and economically backward classes. Provided for the saving of laws providing for the acquisition of estates, etc. Added Ninth Schedule to protect the land reforms and other laws included in it from the judicial review.… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Important Amendments in the Indian Constitution

  24th Apr 2021 Local self-government: various committees   Balwant Rai Mehta Committee Ashok Mehta GVK rao Singhvi Mandate To examine working of Community development programme and national extension services To study Panchayati Raj Administrative arrangement for rural development and poverty alleviation Revitalisation of panchayati raj Suggestion 3 tier Panchayati Raj linked through indirect election… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Panchayati Raj- Local governance

  23rd Apr 2021 Constitutional bodies   Appointment Tenure Removal Process of removal Eligibility for reappointment w/i govt Attorney general (Advocate general) President (governor) Pleasure of President (governor) President (governor) No reason needs to be mentioned Yes Election Commission (SEC) President (governor) 6 years/ 65 President CEC and SEC by a special majority   Other… Continue reading Polity Titbits: Constitutional and Quasi-judicial bodies.