Indian Rebellion [1857] [Sepoy Mutiny] – Causes | Consequences | Leaders | Study Material for UPSC WBCS BPSC UPPSC
Army Rebellions Before Indian Rebellion Causes of the Indian Rebellion Economic Cause Political Cause Religious and Social Causes *The objective of this act was to remove the Hindu right of…
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Communal Award and Poona Pact
Introduction: Communal Award and Poona Pact Communal Award (1932) The Communal Award was fiercely opposed by many Indian leaders, particularly Mahatma Gandhi, who saw it as a policy of divide…
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Date and Venue Key Participants The Second Round Table Conference was notable for the wide range of participants, including representatives from the British government, Indian princely states, and various Indian…
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Introduction: Rowlatt Act Background Rowlatt Committee Act Provisions Controversy Reaction Aftermath The Rowlatt Act was a highly controversial piece of legislation that severely restricted civil liberties in India, leading to…
Click to readKanishka [127–150 CE]: The Most Famous Kushan Ruler and His Legacy
Kanishka’s Reign and Expansion Capitals and Administration Patronage of Buddhism Kanishka Stupa and Buddhist Architecture Cultural and Religious Influence Rabatak Inscription FAQs
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Rajagopalachari Formula
C. Rajagopalachari's formula (Rajaji formula) was a proposal formulated by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari to solve the political deadlock between the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress. In the elections of 1937, Congress emerged as the largest party in 7 out of 11 provinces with a...
Click to readMontague Declaration [1917] | UPSC WBCS Notes for Modern Indian History
Key Facts about Montague Declaration
Click to read205 Countries with Capital and Currencies
List of Countries with Capitals and Currencies Country Capital Currency Afghanistan Kabul Afghani Algeria Algiers Algerian Dinar Angola Luanda New...
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Important Dates and Days of the Year | GK for Competitive Exam
International Days: Important Dates and Days of the Year January 04 Jan World Braille Day 24 Jan International Day of...
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National Symbols of India | Important Facts of GK for UPSC State PSC SSC
National Flag | National Anthem | National Song | National Emblem | National Bird | National Animal
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1. “1984” by George Orwell 2. “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee 3. “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by...
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Defence Research in India
Ballistic Missile System Name Type Range Agni-I Agni-II Agni-III Agni-IV Agni-V Agni-VI Ballistic missile Cruise Missile Systems in India Cruise...
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First Man in The World First Secretary-General of United Nations Trygve Lie (Norway) First President of United States of America...
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands | General Knowledge for Competitive Exam
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a union territory of India. It is a group of islands consisting of 572 islands but only 38 are permanently inhabited. The Andaman group has 325 islands while the...
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Andhra Pradesh – Economy [2024], Brief History, Geography, Rivers | GK for Competitive Exams
Andhra Pradesh at a Glance Formation 2 June 2014 Capital Amaravati Area 162,970 km2 (7th) Highest point – Arma Konda (lies in the northern part of the State) also known as Sitamma…
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Read MoreMastering General Studies for UPSC State PSC SSC and Other Government Exams [2024]: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction: General Studies for UPSC State PSC Preparing for government exams like UPSC, State PSC, SSC CGL, and others requires a deep understanding of the General Studies (GS) paper. The…
Click to readUnderstanding Power and Privileges of Member of Parliament in India – Article 105
Article 105: Powers, Privileges, and Immunities of Parliament and Its Members Article 106: Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament Read More: Officers of the Parliament of India Summary
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Renewable Energy in India – Nuclear, Wind, Solar, Biomass, Small Hydro Power | General Knowledge for Competitive Exam
As of July 2023, Renewable energy sources in India, including large hydropower, have a combined installed capacity of 176.49 GW.
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Economic Planning in India
Economic Planning in India Five-Year Plans First Five-Year Plan (1951-1956) Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) Third Five-Year Plan (1961-1966) Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969-1974) Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974-1978) Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980-1985)…
Read MoreMastering General Studies for UPSC State PSC SSC and Other Government Exams [2024]: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction: General Studies for UPSC State PSC Preparing for government exams like UPSC, State PSC, SSC CGL, and others requires a deep understanding of the General Studies (GS) paper. The…
Read MoreFDI in India – Updated Data [2024] | Indian Economy Notes for UPSC State PSC SSC
Definitions: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Foreign Direct Investment Foreign Direct Investment is an investment through capital instruments by a person resident outside India in an unlisted Indian company; or 10%…
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Banking in India | Economy of India
History of Banking in India Banking is mentioned in the Vedas with the word Kusidin translated as “usurer”. Usury also has been mentioned in Sutras and the Jataka stories. Usury is the practice of…
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