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16th August
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Indo-Afghan Relations: Developments in Afghanistan till 2016
source Backgrounder 1838-42 – British forces invade, install King Shah Shujah. He is assassinated in 1842. British and Indian troops are… Continue reading Indo-Afghan Relations: Developments in Afghanistan till 2016
16 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | The civil servants, even after being recruited through a transparent selection process, tend to become corrupt after entering into the service. Discuss the reasons behind this trend that has become very common now a days?
GS Paper 4 (Ethics & Integrity) Q.4) The civil servants, even after being recruited through a transparent selection process, tend… Continue reading 16 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | The civil servants, even after being recruited through a transparent selection process, tend to become corrupt after entering into the service. Discuss the reasons behind this trend that has become very common now a days?
16 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Focus should shift from relief measures to building resilience in flood-prone areas. In the context of above statement discuss the problems in flood governance regime in India. What should be done to improve the situation?
GS Paper 3 (Disaster management) Q.3) Focus should shift from relief measures to building resilience in flood-prone areas. In the… Continue reading 16 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Focus should shift from relief measures to building resilience in flood-prone areas. In the context of above statement discuss the problems in flood governance regime in India. What should be done to improve the situation?
16 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Centralising recruitment will not address the multiple problems in the judiciary. In the context of above statement critically discuss whether there is case for an all India Judicial service in India?
GS Paper 2 (Polity & Governance) Q.2) Centralising recruitment will not address the multiple problems in the judiciary. In the… Continue reading 16 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Centralising recruitment will not address the multiple problems in the judiciary. In the context of above statement critically discuss whether there is case for an all India Judicial service in India?
16 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents. How do they influence regional climates, fishing and navigation?
GS Paper 1 (Physical Geography) Q.1) Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents. How do they influence… Continue reading 16 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents. How do they influence regional climates, fishing and navigation?
16 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
GS Paper 1 (Physical Geography) Q.1) Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents. How do they influence… Continue reading 16 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
15th August
The Islands
There are two major island groups in India The island groups of Bay of Bengal: Andaman & Nicobar Islands The… Continue reading The Islands
The Indian Desert
The Indian desert is also known as the Thar Desert or the Great Indian Desert. Location and Extent: Location –… Continue reading The Indian Desert
The Coastal Plains
Of the total coastline of India (7517 km), that of the peninsula is 6100 km between the peninsular plateau and… Continue reading The Coastal Plains
Drainage System | Part 6
In the previous posts, we studied the Himalayan and Peninsular river systems in detail. Before we move further, let’s list… Continue reading Drainage System | Part 6
Drainage System | Part 5
The Peninsular Drainage: The Peninsular drainage system is older than the Himalayan one. This is evident from the broad, largely-graded… Continue reading Drainage System | Part 5
Drainage System | Part 4
The Ganga River System The Ganga river system is the largest in India having a number of perennial and non-perennial… Continue reading Drainage System | Part 4
Drainage System | Part 3
The Indian Drainage System The Indian drainage system consists of a large number of small and big rivers. It is… Continue reading Drainage System | Part 3
Chapter 9 | Post-Gupta Period II (750AD – 1000AD)
Area of interest: North India, Central India, and South India. After the decline of Harsha’s empire, a number of large… Continue reading Chapter 9 | Post-Gupta Period II (750AD – 1000AD)
Chapter 8 | Post-Gupta Period I (600AD – 750AD) Later Guptas, Badami Chalukyas, Pallavas, Pandyas
Area of interest: North India, Deccan India & South India The political situation became complex with the passing away of… Continue reading Chapter 8 | Post-Gupta Period I (600AD – 750AD) Later Guptas, Badami Chalukyas, Pallavas, Pandyas
Case Study | India Coinage
The study of coins is known as Numismatics. The importance of coins as a source of reconstructing history cannot be… Continue reading Case Study | India Coinage
Chapter 7 | Gupta Period (300AD – 600AD)
Areas of Interest: North India, Central India, and South India Unlike the previous period, this period saw was marked by… Continue reading Chapter 7 | Gupta Period (300AD – 600AD)
Chapter 6 | Post Mauryan Period (200BC to 300AD)
Areas of Interest – North, South & East India (specifically Kalinga) The five centuries that passed between the fall of… Continue reading Chapter 6 | Post Mauryan Period (200BC to 300AD)
Case study | Pottery – Evolution and significance
Pottery or ceramics or ceramic art refers to the creation of objects that are made up of hard brittle material… Continue reading Case study | Pottery – Evolution and significance
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