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15th August
Chapter 5 | Mauryan Period (400BC – 200BC)
Areas of Interest: North India NORTH INDIA I. Political Background The period from the sixth to the late fourth century… Continue reading Chapter 5 | Mauryan Period (400BC – 200BC)
Chapter 4 | Vedic and Later Vedic Period (1500BC – 600BC)
Note4Students It is important to understand the transformations that occur from the Vedic to the Later Vedic period as many… Continue reading Chapter 4 | Vedic and Later Vedic Period (1500BC – 600BC)
Case Study | Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Rock-cut cave architecture occupies a very important place in the Indian Art tradition. From the humble beginnings at the Barabar… Continue reading Case Study | Ajanta and Ellora Caves
Chapter 2 | Chalcolithic Age
Note4Students This chapter, again, is not important from UPSC perspective. Make a note of various cultures that developed in this… Continue reading Chapter 2 | Chalcolithic Age
Chapter 1 | Stone Age – Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic
Note4Students This topic is not one of UPSC’s favorites. A deeper understanding is not required. You need to make a… Continue reading Chapter 1 | Stone Age – Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic
Terms and Definitions
Defining all the recurring themes in one place. 1. Stupas These are hemispherical dome structures originally built over the… Continue reading Terms and Definitions
16 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘International Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (IMMSAREX)’: 1. It was started in 1991.… Continue reading 16 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
14th August
India – ASEAN | Origins, member countries, trade history and the growing geo politic discourses
Backgrounder Despite India’s geographical proximity to South-East Asia, sharing over 1,600 km of land boundary with Myanmar and maritime boundaries… Continue reading India – ASEAN | Origins, member countries, trade history and the growing geo politic discourses
14 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
GS Paper 1: World History Q.1) Industrial Revolution paved the way for new imperialism. Comment. NCERT Hints: Answer structure: The… Continue reading 14 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
14 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | In India under-utilisation and misutilisation of public funds and their implications is a serious concern. Discuss the role of effective utilization of public funds in meeting development goals. Suggest with examples how public funds can be effectively utilised.
GS Paper 4: Ethics & Integrity Q.4) In India under-utilisation and misutilisation of public funds and their implications is a serious concern. Discuss… Continue reading 14 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | In India under-utilisation and misutilisation of public funds and their implications is a serious concern. Discuss the role of effective utilization of public funds in meeting development goals. Suggest with examples how public funds can be effectively utilised.
14 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | “A more appropriate exchange rate would stimulate exports and dampen imports, just as it would help domestic manufacturing firms to be more competitive.” Upto what extent, this statement is correct from Indian Economy perspective.
GS Paper 3: Indian Economy Q.3) “A more appropriate exchange rate would stimulate exports and dampen imports, just as it would… Continue reading 14 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | “A more appropriate exchange rate would stimulate exports and dampen imports, just as it would help domestic manufacturing firms to be more competitive.” Upto what extent, this statement is correct from Indian Economy perspective.
14 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Do you think article 35A should be abolished? Critically comment.
GS Paper 2: Polity & Governance Q.2) Do you think Article 35A should be abolished? Critically comment. Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.in/2017/08/07/why-its-dangerous-for-the-centre-to-tamper-with-article-35a-in_a_23068270/ http://www.firstpost.com/india/article-35a-apart-a-larger-debate-over-article-370-is-needed-for-permanent-solution-to-kashmir-problem-3907729.html… Continue reading 14 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Do you think article 35A should be abolished? Critically comment.
14 Aug 2017 | GS 1 | Industrial Revolution paved the way for new imperialism. Comment.
GS Paper 1: World History Q.1) Industrial Revolution paved the way for new imperialism. Comment. NCERT
14 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
Q.1) Which of the following items comes under the Union List or List-I given in Seventh Schedule in the Constitution… Continue reading 14 August 2017 | Prelims Daily with Previous Year Questions & Tikdams
13th August
Agriculture optional for civil engineering graduate
Sir, I have done my graduation in civil engineering b.tech. I have had biology background in junior college. I want… Continue reading Agriculture optional for civil engineering graduate
March 2017 current affairs Magazine
I already have others except march. There is combo available on Online store but i want to buy only march… Continue reading March 2017 current affairs Magazine
12th August
[Official Review] 12 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
World Geography: GS Paper 1 Q.1) Why Commercial fishing industry of the world concentrated around North America, Europe, Norway & Japan… Continue reading [Official Review] 12 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers
12 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | While visiting a red light area in the heart of a metropolitan city, which is often known for several illegal activities besides flesh trade, a District Magistrate is appalled by the plight of the sex workers. He wants to do something for the uplift of the sex workers, but finds that there are many powerful vested interests which would make the task impossible. Some of his colleagues advise him that he should desist from putting his hand into the matter otherwise his peace and calm would be disturbed. He cannot do anything to change an age old practice and he should accept his helplessness. The District Magistrate is clueless what to do. What course of action on his part do you suggest for him and why?
Ethics & Integrity: GS paper 4 Q.4) While visiting a red light area in the heart of a metropolitan city, which… Continue reading 12 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | While visiting a red light area in the heart of a metropolitan city, which is often known for several illegal activities besides flesh trade, a District Magistrate is appalled by the plight of the sex workers. He wants to do something for the uplift of the sex workers, but finds that there are many powerful vested interests which would make the task impossible. Some of his colleagues advise him that he should desist from putting his hand into the matter otherwise his peace and calm would be disturbed. He cannot do anything to change an age old practice and he should accept his helplessness. The District Magistrate is clueless what to do. What course of action on his part do you suggest for him and why?
12 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | As a premier think-tank of the Government of India, NITI provides critical knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurial support to the country. Critically evaluate the working of NITI Aayog since its inception.
Indian Economy: GS Paper 3 Q.3) As a premier think-tank of the Government of India, NITI provides critical knowledge, innovation and… Continue reading 12 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | As a premier think-tank of the Government of India, NITI provides critical knowledge, innovation and entrepreneurial support to the country. Critically evaluate the working of NITI Aayog since its inception.
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