Context: Uranium deposits in India: The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has confirmed that “small deposits” of uranium were found at Kasha Kaladi in Shimla and Tileli in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. The largest deposit in the state is at Rajpura in Una district. The size of the find has put Himachal Pradesh at …
The Ministry of Women and Child Development approved the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme on 22nd November, 2017. Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) is a sub-scheme under the Umbrella Scheme Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shashaktikaran Yojana (PMMSY). The Scheme will provide an interface for rural women to approach the government for availing …
Context: The 141stbirth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu also known as Nightingale of India/ Bharat Kokila, a doyen of Indian Independence movement, is being celebrated on 13th February, 2021. Analysis Sarojini Naidu was eventually drawn towards Indian National Congress’ movement to liberate India from the British. She went on to become a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and …
Context: The Election Commission announced the schedule for elections to four graduates’ and teachers’ constituencies in the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh legislative councils. These are constituencies in which only teachers and graduates respectively are eligible to vote. Analysis Composition of State Legislative Council Unlike the members of the legislative assembly, the members of the legislative …
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PART A CHAPTER 2- INDIAN PAINTINGS Art and Culture By Nitin Singhania Introduction • History of paintings- can be traced through the ancient and medieval period. • Books illustrated paintings. In Mughal and Rajput courts miniature style dominated. • With the coming of the Europeans, the art of painting and engraving took a western turn. …
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PART A CHAPTER 1- INDIAN ARCHITECTURE, SCULPTURE, AND POTTERY Art and Culture By Nitin Singhania Architecture • Derived from the Latin word ‘tekton’ which means builder • Refers to the construction and designing of buildings • Depends primarily on on engineering and measurements • a mixture of various types of materials Sculpture • Derived from …
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Each aspirant’s strategy for UPSC comes from their own personal struggle, hence the following need not be taken as the sole way of preparation. The following English Literature Optional UPSC strategy is from a personal experience and takes a cue from successful aspirants like Hamna Mariyam (UPSC Rank- 28, 2016), Anjali S (UPSC Rank- 26, …
DIADEMY IAS PRESENTS ANCIENT INDIA HISTORY NECRT, WHERE WE HAVE COVERED MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS BASED ON THE UPSC SYLLABUS. CHAPTER 4: THE STONE AGE FROM ANCIENT INDIA HISTORY NECRT Periodical Division of Indian Ancient History NCERT Palaeolithic Period: 2 million BC – 10,000 BC Mesolithic Period: 10,000 BC – 8000 BC Neolithic Period: 8000 BC …
The civil service examination conducted by the union public service commission is considered to be one of the toughest examinations in India. It is a long rigorous journey consisting mainly of a preliminary examination, the mains examination and an interview round. In this examination, the optional subject consists of 500 marks and hence becomes a …
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GEOGRAPHY NCERTs – CLASS 6TH, 7TH, 8TH INDEX Sn. No. Name of the Topic ( GEOGRAPHY NCERT) Page No. CLASS VI The Earth in the Solar System 3 Globe: Latitudes and Longitudes 4 Motions of the Earth 5 Major Domains of the Earth 7 Major Landforms of the Earth 9 Our Country- India 10 …
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